Freedom
8.2#1 in screen time management appsFrom $40 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitFreedom vs Hikage
What both publish
| Fact | Freedom | Hikage |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | The company says desktop and mobile blocking runs locally and that browsing or app activity is not logged or transmitted by the blockers. | Hikage does not record actual keystrokes, typed text, pointer coordinates, clipboard contents, window titles, screen images, or media titles. |
| Purpose | Freedom blocks distracting apps, websites, or the entire internet to help people focus. | Hikage records app and website activity locally so users can review their usage timeline. |
Freedom plans
- FreeFree
- Premium (monthly)$8.99 a month
- Premium (yearly)$40 a year
- Forever$99.50, paid once
Hikage plans
- FreeFree
- Personal Perpetual License$9, paid once
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.
Pick Hikage if…
Hikage suits macOS users who want to review their app and website activity locally, organize usage statistics, and optionally create calendar event candidates. It is intended for personal review rather than attendance, billing, medical, safety, or evidence workflows.