Freedom
8.2#1 in screen time management appsFrom $40 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitFreedom vs Timex
What both publish
| Fact | Freedom | Timex |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The homepage describes exclusive focus audio tracks from Brain.fm as an included feature. | Timex includes an optional local MCP server for AI clients, and its setup instructions name Claude Code and Claude Desktop. |
| 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 maker says activity stays in a local file on the Mac, with no account, telemetry endpoints, or outgoing network connection for activity data. |
| Purpose | Freedom blocks distracting apps, websites, or the entire internet to help people focus. | Timex is a Mac menu bar app that automatically tracks app, window, and browser-tab activity, with a break timer and stay-awake mode. |
Freedom plans
- FreeFree
- Premium (monthly)$8.99 a month
- Premium (yearly)$40 a year
- Forever$99.50, paid once
Timex plans
- Timex$49, 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 Timex if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.