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What it is

Freedom blocks distracting apps, websites or internet access to help people focus. It supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows, with blocking sessions and schedules that sync across supported devices, including Chromebook. Users can set sessions in advance or have them recur automatically; Locked Mode prevents ending a session early. Website Exceptions let Mac and Windows users allow selected sites while blocking others, but are not supported on iOS, Android or Chromebook. Freedom also offers focus music and ambient sounds, including tracks from Brain.fm. The free plan includes blocking, multi-device sync, custom blocklists and limited features. Premium adds scheduling, advance and recurring sessions, Locked Mode, unlimited sessions and partner perks. Premium costs $3.33 per year when billed yearly or $8.99 per month; a Forever option is $99.50 as a one-time payment. A 7-day trial is listed. Freedom says it does not track browsing, app usage or personal activity.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Freedom blocks distracting apps, websites, or the entire internet to help people focus.Read 29 Sep 2026 · freedom.to
Product
Freedom blocks selected apps, websites, or internet access to help users focus across devices.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Integrations
The homepage describes exclusive focus audio tracks from Brain.fm as an included feature.Read 29 Sep 2026 · freedom.to
Privacy
The company says desktop and mobile blocking runs locally and that browsing or app activity is not logged or transmitted by the blockers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
Support
Users can contact support through the account messenger or email, and the help page describes an automated first response with an option to request a human agent.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
Advance scheduling
Users can schedule sessions to start automatically later.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
API and SDKs
The reviewed product and support pages describe no public API or developer SDK.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
App blocking
Freedom can block desktop apps on Mac and Windows as well as apps on mobile platforms.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Browser extensions
The main extension is available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera; on Chromebook and Linux it can act as a standalone blocking app.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
Company founded
LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2011.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists Freedom's headquarters as Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
The provider identifies itself in its terms as Eighty Percent Solutions Corporation DBA Freedom.to, a Delaware business corporation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Company ownership
LinkedIn describes Freedom as privately held.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists the company size as 11–50 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Cross-device sessions
Blocking sessions and focus schedules sync across supported devices, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Chromebook.Read 29 Sep 2026 · freedom.to
Cross-device sync
Users can sync blocking sessions across supported devices and choose which devices participate in a session.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Custom blocklists
Users can build custom lists of sites and apps or select preset lists.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Documentation
Freedom's help center includes setup instructions, feature guides, FAQs, privacy information, and platform release notes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
Focus sounds
Freedom includes ambient sounds and music intended to support focus.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Integration
Freedom's feature pages mention Brain.fm tracks as part of its focus music offering.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Internet blocking
Freedom offers sessions that block the entire internet.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Licence
Freedom's terms describe its software as proprietary and license object-code use; the terms prohibit reverse engineering and modification.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Limit: Blocking coverage
A Trustpilot reviewer says YouTube remained accessible through browsers on a child's laptop after purchase.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: Feature development
A long-time Trustpilot reviewer says they were disappointed by the pace of new features.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: Free tier duration
Trustpilot reviewers complain that free sessions are limited to two hours and consider the subscription requirement restrictive.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: Reliability
Reviewers report instances where sessions did not activate until they opened the app or where blocking stopped working unexpectedly.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Locked Mode
Locked Mode restricts changes to active sessions and can prevent users from ending a session early.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
News: Android release
Freedom's Android release notes list version 7.16 on September 22, 2026, with onboarding and backend fixes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
Other extensions
Freedom lists Pause, Insight, and Limit browser extensions for pausing, monitoring, and setting daily site limits.Read 14 Oct 2026 · api.freedom.to
Perks
Premium Perks include discounts and offers from partner brands focused on productivity, wellness, and intentional living.Read 29 Sep 2026 · freedom.to
Platform limitation
The feature comparison says Chromebook does not support app blocking or website exceptions, and iOS and Android do not support website exceptions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · freedom.to
Platform support
Freedom lists Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chromebook/Linux support; the Chrome extension can provide blocking on Chromebook and Linux.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
Praise: Blocking and focus
App Store reviewers describe Freedom as helpful for cutting social media distractions and reclaiming time for work or study.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Praise: Cross-device use
App Store reviewers praise scheduling across devices and say Locked Mode helps them stick to focus sessions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Privacy disclosure
Freedom says it uses analytics tools including Google Analytics and Mixpanel to understand general use of its sites and apps.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
Rating on Apple App Store
4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
3.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on Google Play
4.6 out of 5 from 8.22K reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
2.8 out of 5 from 30 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Recurring schedules
Users can create recurring sessions for selected days and times.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
Scheduling
Freedom supports advance and recurring schedules that can start blocking sessions automatically.Read 29 Sep 2026 · freedom.to
Self-hosting
The reviewed official pages describe Freedom as a service with account and cloud synchronization and provide no self-hosting option.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
Session breaks
On iOS and Android, users can take a five-minute break that lifts blocking temporarily before it resumes automatically.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
System requirements
The reviewed setup and download pages identify supported platforms but do not specify minimum OS versions or hardware requirements.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.freedom.to
Website blocking
Users can block distracting websites using selected or custom blocklists.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Website exceptions
The Mac and Windows apps support allow-only sessions that block all sites except those selected.Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Who it serves
Freedom describes Premium as intended for people seeking fewer interruptions and more control over their time for work, study, or life.Read 29 Sep 2026 · freedom.to

Plans and prices

Free Free App, website, or internet blocking · Unlimited devices · Custom blocklists · Focus sounds · Desktop app blocking · Website exceptions on Mac/Windows · Sessions limited to 2 hours · Start Now sessions only Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Premium (monthly) $8.99 a month Monthly Everything in Free · Scheduling · Recurring and advance sessions · Locked Mode · Sessions over 2 hours · Premium Perks Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Premium (yearly) $40 a year Yearly - Save 40% Everything in Free · Scheduling · Recurring and advance sessions · Locked Mode · Sessions over 2 hours · Premium Perks · 7-day free trial Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to
Forever $99.50, paid once One payment Premium features · No subscription or recurring charges Read 14 Oct 2026 · freedom.to

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Blocks apps, websites or internet access.
  • Sessions and schedules sync across supported devices.
  • Premium includes advance and recurring schedules.
  • Locked Mode prevents ending sessions early.
  • Available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows.

Limits

  • Website Exceptions are unavailable on iOS, Android and Chromebook.
  • Premium is $8.99 per month when billed monthly.
  • Free plan has limited features.

Who it suits

It suits people seeking fewer interruptions for work, study or daily life, especially those who want scheduled blocking across devices. Users who need website exceptions on mobile or Chromebook should note that the feature is not supported there.

Freedom in depth

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Overview

Freedom is a distraction blocker that can restrict apps, websites or internet access across a user’s devices. It suits people who want one focus routine to follow them between computers and phones, but the platform-specific gaps and paid scheduling features matter if your setup depends on exceptions or automation.

Blocking sessions and schedules sync across supported devices, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android and Chromebook. Freedom also offers focus audio, says it does not track browsing or app use, and provides human in-app support across platforms.

For more options, see Distraction Blocking Software and Screen Time Management Apps.

Key features

Blocking with device-specific trade-offs

Freedom can block chosen apps or websites, or cut off internet access. On Mac and Windows, Website Exceptions let users keep specified sites accessible while blocking others—a useful distinction for work that depends on a few approved web tools. That control does not extend to mobile: iOS and Android lack website exceptions, and Chromebook lacks both app blocking and website exceptions. Chromebook users should therefore check whether its remaining blocking options fit their needs before relying on it across devices.

Schedules, sessions and sound

Advance and recurring schedules start sessions automatically, while Locked Mode prevents ending a session early. Both are Premium features, so the free plan is better for people willing to start sessions manually. Premium also removes session limits. Focus audio includes ambient sounds and exclusive tracks from Brain.fm; Premium Perks add partner offers focused on productivity, wellness and intentional living.

Pricing

Freedom is freemium, with a 7-day trial and paid plans from $3.33/mo on an annual basis. The Free plan costs nothing and covers app, website or internet blocking, multi-device sync and custom blocklists, but has limited features and does not include scheduling, Locked Mode or unlimited sessions. Website Exceptions are available on Mac and Windows only.

Premium (yearly) costs $3.33 a year, billed yearly with a stated 40% saving. It adds scheduling, advance and recurring sessions, Locked Mode, unlimited sessions and Premium Perks to Free. It is the fit for regular users who want automatic routines at the lowest stated paid rate. Premium (monthly) costs $8.99 a month and includes the same features, making it the more flexible option for users who do not want an annual billing term.

Forever costs $99.50, paid once: one payment, with no subscription or recurring charges, and the same Premium features. It may suit someone committed to long-term use who prefers not to renew, but the yearly plan is the lower-cost way to start. No seat or session quota applies to Premium sessions; Free remains limited-feature.

Platforms

Freedom supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. Its cross-device sessions also include Chromebook, but that platform does not support app blocking or website exceptions. iOS and Android do not support website exceptions, so users who need fine-grained site allowlists should plan around desktop use.

Who it's for

Freedom is strongest for people working or studying across several supported devices who want blocking to sync and prefer scheduled, recurring routines. Premium is the practical choice for those who want sessions to start automatically or be difficult to abandon. It is less compelling for users who need app blocking on Chromebook or website exceptions on mobile, or who only need occasional manual blocking and can stay within Free’s limits.

Pros and cons

Pro: Synced sessions and schedules can keep a focus routine consistent across supported devices.

Pro: Premium combines automatic schedules, Locked Mode and unlimited sessions for users who need structure and commitment.

Pro: Free includes multi-device sync and custom blocklists, giving occasional users a meaningful starting point.

Con: Website Exceptions are limited to Mac and Windows, reducing control on mobile.

Con: Chromebook lacks both app blocking and website exceptions, despite cross-device session support.

Con: Scheduling, Locked Mode and unlimited sessions require a paid plan.

Alternatives

Focus Bear may suit someone who wants habit routines alongside blocking and can work within its free limits of five websites or apps, three habits per routine and 25-minute Pomodoros.

Pluckeye is worth considering for users who want a free tool with all features included across Android, Linux, macOS and Windows.

one sec is an alternative for users looking for interventions and time tracking alongside website blocking; its Pro plan is $6.99 a month.

Opal may fit users centered on iOS, Android and Mac who want a free plan with one rule, basic timers, soundscapes and app blocking.

FocusMe offers a lifetime option for $249, paid once, for buyers who prefer a one-time payment for core features.

Phone-Free 2FA is a free alternative for browser-based TOTP accounts, rather than a general-purpose focus blocker.

ScreenZen may appeal to users who want a free core app with optional donations.

Focuser is a free, open-source blocker for users on extension, Linux, macOS or Windows.

Verdict

Choose Freedom if you want synced blocking across devices and will benefit from Premium’s scheduled, recurring and locked sessions. Its clearest advantage is the combination of cross-device routines and strong session controls; look elsewhere if Chromebook app blocking or mobile website exceptions are essential, or if Free’s manual, limited-feature approach is enough.

Verdict

Freedom combines device-synced blocking with schedules and a locked session option on Premium. Its platform-specific exception limits and plan prices are worth checking against your needs.

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