Freedom

Freedom is a comprehensive app and website blocking tool that helps you eliminate digital distractions across all your devices simultaneously. The platform lets you block distracting websites, apps, and even the entire internet on desktop and mobile devices using scheduled sessions, making it impossible to access distractions even when willpower fails.

Best For: People serious about eliminating digital distractions who need forced accountability and the ability to block apps/sites across multiple devices simultaneously.

Key Features

How does Freedom block distractions?
Create custom blocklists of websites and apps to block across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Chrome. Start blocking sessions manually or schedule them in advance. During an active session, blocked content becomes completely inaccessible. "Locked Mode" prevents you from ending sessions early, removing the temptation to cheat.

Can Freedom sync across multiple devices?
Single account works across unlimited devices simultaneously. Start a blocking session on your computer and it automatically activates on your phone, tablet, and all other logged-in devices. Ensures you can't circumvent blocks by simply switching devices.

What scheduling features does Freedom provide?
Recurring schedules for regular focus times (weekday mornings, every Tuesday 2-4pm, etc.). Multiple blocklists for different contexts (deep work blocks everything, light focus blocks social media only). Default schedules that run automatically without manual activation.

How does Freedom compare to browser extensions?
Device-level blocking (not browser-based) means blocks work across all browsers, apps, and system-wide. Can block desktop applications like Slack, Spotify, or games. Can block the entire internet or just specific sites. Cannot be easily disabled by simply switching browsers or working in incognito mode.

Pricing & Plans

Monthly: $8.99/month - Unlimited blocking sessions, unlimited devices, all features
Annual: $39.99/year ($3.33/month) - Same features with 55% savings
Forever: $179 one-time - Lifetime access with no recurring fees

All plans include sync across unlimited devices, scheduling, locked mode, and all blocking features. 7-day free trial available.

Limitations

• Requires installation on each device (can't use without setup)
• Locked mode can create issues if you truly need access for emergency
• Some workarounds exist for determined users (different user accounts, etc.)
• Mobile blocking requires VPN connection (uses battery)

Getting Started

1. Create account and install Freedom on all devices
2. Build first blocklist (start with top distractions)
3. Run a test session to confirm blocks work
4. Set up recurring schedules for regular focus times
5. Enable locked mode when you're serious about focusing

Learn More: freedom.to