1Focus
6.5#12 in distraction blocking softwareFrom $9.99 a yearFree planmacOS
Visit1Focus vs Freedom
What both publish
| Fact | 1Focus | Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| App blocking | The free version blocks unlimited apps, including email apps. | Freedom can block desktop apps on Mac and Windows as well as apps on mobile platforms. |
| Internet blocking | It can block internet access by blocking installed web browsers and the App Store. | Freedom offers sessions that block the entire internet. |
| Privacy | The app does not collect personal data, upload data, or store which apps or websites users visit; Pro contacts the site for category updates and sends only the current category version number. | The company says desktop and mobile blocking runs locally and that browsing or app activity is not logged or transmitted by the blockers. |
| Purpose | 1Focus blocks distracting websites and apps to help users stay focused. | Freedom blocks distracting apps, websites, or the entire internet to help people focus. |
| Scheduling | Pro supports recurring blocks, including schedules such as weekdays during working hours. | Freedom supports advance and recurring schedules that can start blocking sessions automatically. |
1Focus plans
- 1Focus FreeFree
- 1Focus Pro monthly$1.99 a month
- 1Focus Pro yearly$9.99 a year
Freedom plans
- FreeFree
- Premium (monthly)$8.99 a month
- Premium (yearly)$40 a year
- Forever$99.50, paid once
Pick 1Focus if…
It suits students, writers, programmers, remote workers, parents, and people with attention-related challenges who want to block digital distractions. Its recurring schedules and locked sessions may suit people who want blocks to continue through set periods.
Pick Freedom if…
Freedom may suit people seeking fewer interruptions for work, study, or daily life. Its device syncing is useful for people who switch between supported platforms, while site exceptions are limited by platform.