
Freedom
8.2#1 in screen time management appsFrom $40 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
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| Fact | Freedom | Jomo |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | The company says desktop and mobile blocking runs locally and that browsing or app activity is not logged or transmitted by the blockers. | The homepage says app usage stays on the user's phone and is not sold to advertisers. |
| Purpose | Freedom blocks distracting apps, websites, or the entire internet to help people focus. | Jomo helps people build better screen time habits by blocking distracting apps and supporting focus. |
| Scheduling | Freedom supports advance and recurring schedules that can start blocking sessions automatically. | Users can block distracting apps at set times, after a limit, or until they take action. |
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.
Jomo suits people who want scheduled or limit-triggered blocks on Apple devices, along with options that make bypassing a rule harder. Its Mac blocking and journaling may suit users who want to review app and website habits as well.