Freedom
8.2#1 in screen time management appsFrom $40 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitFreedom vs Joystick AI
Joystick AI
6.4#18 in screen time management appsFrom $19 a monthFree planmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Freedom | Joystick AI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 site says data is stored on the user's personal device, cloud integration is not required, and no data is shared with Joystick. |
Freedom plans
- FreeFree
- Premium (monthly)$8.99 a month
- Premium (yearly)$40 a year
- Forever$99.50, paid once
Joystick AI plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$19 a month
- ProClarity$29 a month
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 Joystick AI if…
Joystick AI suits individuals, small teams, startups, enterprises, and large teams using macOS Apple Silicon. The Free plan is specifically for individual, non-commercial use.