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Freedom blocks apps, websites, or the entire internet, and can sync blocking sessions and schedules across supported devices. It offers advance and recurring schedules, Locked Mode to prevent early exits, focus sounds, and website exceptions on Mac and Windows. Its free plan includes blocking and multi-device sync; Premium starts at $3.33/mo billed yearly, with monthly and one-time payment options also available. Platform limits matter: Chromebook lacks app blocking and website exceptions, while iOS and Android lack website exceptions.

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   StayFree

   Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

   Cross-device usage statistics and granular website limits — StayFree adds cross-device usage graphs and time limits to Freedom’s blocking and synced sessions.

   7.0 Free plan Visit site
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   Opal

   Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

   Timed focus rules and wellbeing signals — Opal adds a focus timer, Opal Score, Focus Gems, and iOS Shortcuts automations, while covering fewer platforms than Freedom.

   7.2 Free plan · paid from $8.29/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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   ScreenZen

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

   Physical-boundary blocking and uninstall protection — ScreenZen adds Bluetooth boundary blocking and uninstall protection, unlike Freedom’s scheduled cross-device sessions.

   7.1 Free plan Visit site
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   YourHour

   Free plan AndroidiPhone

   Screen-time reports, mindful pauses, and Android TV limits — YourHour adds detailed usage reports, breathing or reflection prompts, and Android TV controls, while Freedom supports more platforms.

   Free plan Visit site
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   AppBlock

   Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone

   Strict blocks triggered by time, location, or Wi-Fi — AppBlock adds URL and keyword blocking plus profiles triggered by time, location, or Wi-Fi.

   7.5 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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   Apple Screen Time

   Free plan iPhoneMac

   Parents managing children’s Apple-device use — Apple Screen Time centers on parental controls, including app limits, downtime, activity reports, and location tracking.

   7.3 Free plan Visit site
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   Focusly

   Free plan Open source ExtensionMacWindows

   Offline desktop focus without accounts or cloud sync — Focusly adds desktop usage tracking and Pomodoro sessions but lacks Freedom’s mobile apps and cross-device sync.

   8.9 Free plan Visit site
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   ActivityWatch

   by ActivityWatch

   Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4
   7.7 Free plan Visit site
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   FocusMe

   Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3
   7.5 Free plan · paid from $9.95/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    ManicTime

    by ManicTime

    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    one sec

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3
    7.3 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Deskly

    Free plan Windows
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    FadeTop

    Free plan Windows
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Focusd

    Free plan Windows
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Jomo

    Free plan iPhoneMac
    7.1 Free plan · 3-day trial Visit site
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    ActionDash

    Free plan Android
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Google Digital Wellbeing

    Free plan Android
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Screen Time

    by Screen Time

    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
    7.0 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Hikage

    Free plan Mac
    6.9 Free plan · paid from $9 · 31-day trial Visit site
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    Joystick AI

    Free plan Mac
    6.9 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
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    Lock Me Out

    Free plan Android
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    RescueTime

    Free plan Web
    6.8 Free plan · paid from $7/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Roots

    Free plan iPhone
    6.7 Free plan · paid from $59.99/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
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    ScreenTimeTrack

    Free plan iPhone
    6.7 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Timex

    Free plan Mac
    6.6 Free plan · paid from $49 Visit site

You may want an alternative if you need usage reports, family controls, or restrictions triggered by location or Wi-Fi. The options below range from cross-device usage statistics and habit prompts to focused blocking on Apple devices or desktop systems. Compare which devices each tool covers, whether you want to block distractions or review usage, and how limits should work: on a schedule, after a daily threshold, or within a physical boundary. Also weigh each product’s access and privacy approach against Freedom’s synced sessions, schedules, and Locked Mode.

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