Freedom: Site/App Blocker

Website & App Blocker - Control screen time & block distractions to stay focused

Freedom: Site/App Blocker

App stats

Version: 2.1.496 (Last updated: 2024-11-21)
Creation date: 2018-12-03
Permissions
Other:
  • bind to a notification listener service
  • interact across users
  • full license to interact across users
  • update component usage statistics
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • prevent device from sleeping

Other platforms

Freedom - Website Blocker for Chrome (v19.0.0)
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App summary

Freedom App Blocker

Freedom is the app & website blocker used by over 3 million people worldwide. Use Freedom to temporarily block websites & time-wasting apps to stay focused & be more productive. Take control of your screen time!

If you work from home & want to be more productive, study better, break a phone habit, do a digital detox, or focus on your writing – Freedom’s website & app blocker has got you covered 24x7!

Have ADHD? We understand the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD. Our app blocker and site blocker provide specialized features to support concentration, making tasks more manageable & less overwhelming.

Simply select the apps & websites you want to block & start a Freedom app and website blocker session. If you try to open a blocked app or website during the session, Freedom prevents it from opening.

There's no limit to the number of devices (including Mac, Windows, iOS, and Chrome) you can connect to Freedom’s website & app blocker, so you can block apps, websites & social media wherever you are or whatever you're doing.

Freedom users report gaining an average of 2.5 hours of productive time every day.

“Our favorite distraction-killing content blocker.” – Lifehacker

“One antidote to the always-on life is Freedom…” – Time Magazine

“As Freedom shows, the solution to the problems created by technology isn't anti-technology, but more & better technology.” – Huffington Post

“The granddaddy of the Internet restriction programs, Freedom has garnered celeb fans like Dave Eggers, Nick Hornby, Seth Godin & Nora Ephron.” – Mashable

FREEDOM APP BLOCKER - BLOCK DISTRACTIONS FEATURES

📵STAY FOCUSED
Bid farewell to distractions. Our social media, website & app blocker ensures you remain focused on your tasks, enhancing your concentration & efficiency.

📵DIGITAL DETOX
In the age of constant connectivity, take control of your digital life. Our app encourages mindful phone use, enabling you to detox from the digital world & reclaim your time.

📆SCHEDULING
Schedule Freedom to run at specific days & times. Block apps & websites at the times you're most vulnerable & build new habits & a new relationship with your phone.

🔗CUSTOM BLOCKLISTS
Select the distracting & time-consuming apps & websites that you want to block from our lists or create your custom blocklist. Block as many distractions as you’d like, whenever you’d like, for as long as you'd like!



📱SYNC ACROSS ALL YOUR DEVICES
Distractions aren’t limited to your phone. Sync your block sessions to your Mac or Windows computer, your Chromebook & your iOS & Android devices. There’s no limit to the number of devices!

🔒LOCKED MODE
Until you’re used to life without distractions, it’s tempting to try and access your go-to game or social app. Enter Locked Mode. Locked Mode keeps you focused. Break your most compulsive habits and addictions.

🎵FOCUS SOUNDS
Free audio tracks give you an assortment of music, café, office & nature sounds to help you stay focused & productive, no matter where you are.

FREEDOM PREMIUM
Start a free trial & install Freedom on as many devices as you'd like & take it for a spin. We're confident you'll love the focus & productivity you experience with Freedom.

Freedom Premium gives you:
★ Unlimited Sessions & Devices
★ Scheduling – Advance or Recurring
★ Locked Mode
★ Multi-device support (Android, iOS, Mac, Windows & Chrome)
★ Session History & Annotation
★ Block All Except
★ Freedom Perks - discounts on popular productivity products
★ Focus Sounds & Music

Permissions required:
• Device Administrator: To keep the app active & to prevent uninstallation.
• Accessibility API - To block the apps & websites you choose.
We do not collect or share any personal or sensitive information provided by Device Administrator or Accessibility API.

Subscription options:
★ $39.99 per year for Freedom Premium

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effectively blocks apps and websites, helping with productivity.
  • Ability to sync between mobile and desktop devices.
  • Customizable scheduling and block lists add flexibility.
  • Helpful for creating boundaries in smartphone usage.
  • Responsive customer service offered assistance.
Cons
  • Frequent bugs and glitches impacting the app's functionality.
  • Issues with maintaining accessibility permissions.
  • Requires significant setup time and is not user-friendly initially.
  • Inconsistent performance, with some users experiencing slow connectivity.
  • No option to edit blocklists during active sessions.
Most mentioned
  • Bugs and performance issues affecting user experience.
  • Difficulty in editing block lists while sessions are active.
  • Syncing features work well across devices.
  • Customer service responsiveness but often not resolving problems.
  • Need for improved blocking of certain categories like adult content.
User reviews
A Real Digital Detox. This completely blocks with 'Locked Mode' because you can't delete , circumvent, whatever, etc... Phone, laptop, tablet can be on their own or same schedule. I block during distracting times and I need to be mindful of when I'll need an app outside of a scheduled block. Will power does not work for most. Can have the convenience of a smartphone without the distraction of it. This does the job and allows me to pay attention to what really matters. Great Job Freedom.
by Michael Gonzalez, 2024-11-30

The app worked amazing but now I have been experiencing many many bugs. Biggest one being that even after a session has been finished on my phone, the apps continue to be blocked. When I open the app, I see no sessions in effect but the session is still active in the background. Contacted support and no reply. Please fix the issue.
by shagun gupta, 2024-10-19

Does exactly what it says. However, the music function stutters frequently on my phone. Considering the amount charged for the premium version, it is a bit disappointing to be finding glitches like this on something that is supposed to be soothing. Makes playing music on my phone from the app pointless. Overall great experience with the app though. Works best when you get frequently distracted by other devices. I block my phone completely and allow minimal function on my pc to get work done.
by Wyatt LeBouton, 2024-09-16
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