| Customized blocking: Freedom is very easy to customize based on your productivity needs |
Some features are web-only: Some features, including Focus Sounds, are only available for browsers, not mobile apps |
| You can block as many or as few sites as you want, for as long as you want |
Requires a lot of permissions: Understandably, Freedom requires permission to block or restrict certain apps, websites, and notifications |
| It’s also easy to block all sites and apps with just a few exceptions |
Freedom guarantees that it does not send your data to their servers and that it always respects your privacy, but still, those who are extra concerned about privacy and security might be hesitant to grant admin-level permissions |
| Habit-building: By setting up recurring blocks, you can develop good productivity habits on your own |
Sluggish time tracking reportTracking time is only half the job |
| (After a while, you might not even need the app!) It’s tough at first, but you’ll get used to not reaching for your phone or checking out Facebook every half hour |
The other half is providing a thorough report on your activities |
| Affordable pricing: Although there is no long-term free plan (you can enjoy 7 free sessions as a free trial), Freedom’s subscription pricing is pretty affordable, coming in at just $3.33/month when you pay annually. |
And this is where Freedom fails dramatically. |
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