Freedom vs StayFree

Freedom9.4Visit StayFree8.8Visit

Higher score Freedom #1 in Screen Time Management Apps 9.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Freedom

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StayFree #6 in Screen Time Management Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit StayFree

• Freedom fits best

  Cross-device blocking across nearly every platform

• StayFree fits best

  Free cross-platform usage tracking and limits

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Side by side

Feature	Freedom 9.4/10 Visit ↗	StayFree 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Screen Time Management Apps	#6 in Screen Time Management Apps
Best for	Cross-device blocking across nearly every platform	Free cross-platform usage tracking and limits
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$3.33/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Freedom 0/4 · StayFree 4/4
Usage reports	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Application limits	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Scheduled limits	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Focus sessions	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Devices included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Wear OS
Usage history retention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Blocks apps, websites, or the entire internet Syncs sessions across desktop, mobile, and browser extensions Premium adds recurring schedules and Locked Mode	Covers web, desktop, mobile, browsers, and Wear OS Combines usage charts, limits, blocking, and scheduled focus mode Supports synchronization, overuse reminders, sleep mode, and CSV export
Cons	Premium costs $8.99 per month on monthly billing Advanced scheduling features require a paid plan App-store pricing may vary by region	CSV is the listed format for usage-data exports Controls focus on apps and websites rather than broader device management Managing coverage across platforms may require multiple apps or extensions
Our verdict	Freedom is a distraction-blocking application for work, study, or personal focus. It can block selected apps, websites, or the entire internet across Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Chromebook, and Linux devices. Browser extensions support… Read the review →	StayFree is a screen time management app for people who want to understand and reduce device usage across phones, computers, browsers, and Wear OS. It records app and website activity, presents usage history through charts and statistics,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Freedom — where it wins

  • Blocks apps, websites, or the entire internet
  • Syncs sessions across desktop, mobile, and browser extensions
  • Premium adds recurring schedules and Locked Mode

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium costs $8.99 per month on monthly billing
  • Advanced scheduling features require a paid plan
  • App-store pricing may vary by region

• StayFree — where it wins

  • Covers web, desktop, mobile, browsers, and Wear OS
  • Combines usage charts, limits, blocking, and scheduled focus mode
  • Supports synchronization, overuse reminders, sleep mode, and CSV export

  Where it doesn't

  • CSV is the listed format for usage-data exports
  • Controls focus on apps and websites rather than broader device management
  • Managing coverage across platforms may require multiple apps or extensions

• Freedom9.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A flexible cross-device blocker with strong scheduling and session controls.

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• StayFree8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad free option for tracking usage, setting limits, and blocking distractions.

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