Freedom - Reduce Distractions Reviews

Worth it

vertigo254

I bought the premium version while finishing my dissertation. I still use it to create focused work time. If you have a habit of fiddling on the internet, this is really helpful.

Blocks everything but Instagram and Facebook

jess8295920

I set up multiple sessions to attempt to try and block these two apps and Freedom must not have permission to block them on iPhone. You can block the website, which isn’t helpful on the phone.

No help ability (at least that I could find) did not block any app - but again that probably because I did not set it up right and again no help screen for me to correct it. I really really wish this worked...

Does NOT Work on Apps

AriaZT7

Truly useless unless you are using a computer in which case you could not load the app anyway. Who uses Websites on a tablet or smartphone? That’s right, no one is on the mobile versions in Instagram, Facebook and every other site that utilizes apps. Useless. Don’t waste your time or money.

Doesn’t work anymore

Lobro18

Worked fine when I had the trial, but once I purchased, it doesn’t work anymore - I’ll have an open session and still have access to the social media apps that are supposed to be blocked, even if I don’t “kill” the app in the background. Disappointed because I really enjoyed the app when it was functional.

Not working

newchick23

How can I get a refund or help with this? I’ve scheduled session and blocking of websites but I’m still able to access.

Deserves to be known about

Mo Peezie

I bought a lifetime subscription on this app several years ago. It is simple and very effective - I use it on all my Apple devices. I couldn’t recommend it more strongly.

Difficult to configure on several devices

Not good very very good

We have been using on several devices. It is good, but there should be some systematic procedures to start with. We randomly chose sites to be blocked and started sessions on single devices/ multiple devices. We cannot fine tune as we cannot terminate the sessions.

Does not work properly. Customer service never responds

Jules Ash

I purchased last year. It did not work as described. I immediately contacted customer service for a refund. I contacted them again. They never got back to me. Then they automatically billed me again this year. I contacted them for a refund. They still never got back to me. SCAM.

Huge improvement - must have

TerryB.

I subscribed to this years ago though let it lapse because it had a few areas that need improvement. They've improved and I've now subscribed forever. This is not really an app blocker for your cell phone (because Apple doesn't permit such things) but you can effectively control block settings on your computers - good for being nice to your future self.