FacePause
5.2#35 in screen time management appsmacOS
VisitFacePause vs Freedom
What both publish
| Fact | FacePause | Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The site specifically names Zoom and Teams as video-call apps during which monitoring pauses. | The homepage describes exclusive focus audio tracks from Brain.fm as an included feature. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says face and camera data remain on the Mac and are never transmitted to servers. | The company says desktop and mobile blocking runs locally and that browsing or app activity is not logged or transmitted by the blockers. |
| Purpose | FacePause detects signs of screen fatigue using your face and nudges you to take breaks. | Freedom blocks distracting apps, websites, or the entire internet to help people focus. |
FacePause plans
- FacePause—
Freedom plans
- FreeFree
- Premium (monthly)$8.99 a month
- Premium (yearly)$40 a year
- Forever$99.50, paid once
Pick FacePause if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.