one sec vs StayFree

one sec9.0Visit StayFree8.8Visit

Higher score one sec #4 in Screen Time Management Apps 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit one sec

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

• one sec fits best

  Intervention-focused blocking across devices

• StayFree fits best

  Free cross-platform usage tracking and limits

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Side by side

Feature	one sec 9.0/10 Visit ↗	StayFree 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#4 in Screen Time Management Apps	#6 in Screen Time Management Apps
Best for	Intervention-focused blocking across devices	Free cross-platform usage tracking and limits
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features one sec 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	Configurable interventions before distracting apps or websites open Recurring schedules and strict sessions support consistent boundaries Works across desktop, mobile, and browser-extension platforms	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	Paid pricing varies by region Listed integrations are limited to Structured and Lengo Strict sessions reduce flexibility while a block is active	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	one sec is a distraction-blocking and screen-time app for people who want more intentional technology use. It adds a configurable intervention before selected apps or websites open, then supports blocking during active or scheduled… 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

• one sec — where it wins

  • Configurable interventions before distracting apps or websites open
  • Recurring schedules and strict sessions support consistent boundaries
  • Works across desktop, mobile, and browser-extension platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid pricing varies by region
  • Listed integrations are limited to Structured and Lengo
  • Strict sessions reduce flexibility while a block is active

• 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

• one sec9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A cross-platform blocker for people who want structured, harder-to-bypass screen-time limits.

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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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