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Freedom

Version 2.12.1

App and website blocker.

2.9
Based on 6 user ratesRead reviews & comments
$79.99
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Freedom overview

Freedom is the app and website blocker used by more than 350,000 people to improve focus and productivity. Use Freedom to block distractions so you can get your work done. Block what you want, when you want, and be more productive.

Freedom also comes in monthly and annual subscriptions. Review full pricing info.

What’s new in version 2.12.1

Updated on Sep 07 2022

  • We've fixed an issue when website exceptions option was not indicated properly
  • We've fixed an issue which prevented adding new website exceptions after a session ends
  • We've fixed an issue that caused reset of DNS settings in non-proxy mode
  • We've improved how we handle hiding and blocking on unsupported browsers

Information

License

Shareware

Size

16.4 MB

Developer’s website

https://freedom.to

Downloads

7683

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • OS X 10.10 or later
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Gazman
Gazman
Sep 22 2021
2.5.9
4.5
Sep 22 2021
4.5
Version: 2.5.9
The price listed above ($129US) is actually the price of the 'Forever' plan, not the annual subscription. Their forever plan is currently (23rd Sept, 2021) half price at $64.50 (see https://freedom.to/upgrade). From a user who used to pay the annual subscription, but just bought the Forever plan,.
anonymous-walrus-4353
anonymous-walrus-4353
Aug 20 2019
2.2.1
0.0
Aug 20 2019
0.0
Version: 2.2.1
A software blocking webseites and applications is called "Freedom"? This will leave me confused for the rest of the day.
Gazman
Gazman
Nov 29 2018
2.0.3
4.5
Nov 29 2018
4.5
Version: 2.0.3
This is a great app. When I really need to focus, but keep getting distracted, I'll put it on for 20 minutes or half an hour of focus time. The great thing is that it syncs to all my devices, so it'll turn the internet off (except for those sites I've whitelisted) on both my Mac and my iPhone. It can also block desktop apps. It's not a failsafe, but it often helps me get started when I'm struggling with distraction.
Turquoise
Turquoise
Oct 21 2015
1.0
0.0
Oct 21 2015
0.0
Version: 1.0
Has Freedom become recently web based?
If so, I will start looking elsewhere.
Turquoise
Turquoise
Dec 26 2014
1.0
0.0
Dec 26 2014
0.0
Version: 1.0
Finally, we are seeing and update! Version 1.2 now.
Reegor
Reegor
Nov 7 2014
1.0
3.0
Nov 7 2014
3.0
Version: 1.0
I used this with pretty good success for about a year. It was cheap/free at the time (I don't recall.) Now it's $10, that seems too steep.
Xenophon
Xenophon
Dec 25 2013
1.0
0.0
Dec 25 2013
0.0
Version: 1.0
Sorry, but why on earth would you pay for this? This is mind-boggling! Please consider sending a $4.99 donation to some charitable organization instead. Again, I apologize if anyone is offended by my remarks. Xen
Turquoise
Turquoise
Nov 5 2013
0.6.1
0.0
Nov 5 2013
0.0
Version: 0.6.1
$4.99 wuld be a fairer price, imho. Also, recent update failed to make it retina display friendly. Other than that, the app does its simple task well.
Gazman
Gazman
Sep 3 2013
0.5.2
4.5
Sep 3 2013
4.5
Version: 0.5.2
I own Freedom and love the concept behind it. However, I also want the opposite of this - where, for example, I can set myself a twenty minute window to surf the internet and at the end of the twenty minutes my internet gets cut off. Anyone know if this is possible?
anonymous-gerbil-5319
anonymous-gerbil-5319
May 14 2010
0.5.2
0.0
May 14 2010
0.0
Version: 0.5.2
Good plan, but not really suitable for a webdesigner. I want my freedom too (and use Concentrate..)
Gazman
Gazman
Apr 12 2010
0.5.1
4.5
Apr 12 2010
4.5
Version: 0.5.1
I really like the concept behind this app. The one thing it needs to add to get 5 stars from me is the ability to just run it as a system preference or menubar app.
IslandApe
IslandApe
Apr 28 2009
0.5
5.0
Apr 28 2009
5.0
Version: 0.5
Works as advertised. Anything more complicated and the procrastinators would spend an hour fiddling with it instead of working!
Odysseus
Odysseus
Apr 23 2009
0.4.1
2.0
Apr 23 2009
2.0
Version: 0.4.1
This has the potential to be a very useful program, but its fundamental operational principles are not well-documented: when you specify the amount of time you want to be internet-free, you are not specifying a countdown, but rather the actual amount of time your computer will be used before networking is restored. In other words, if it is 2pm when you specify 2 hours, your computer will only have networking restored at 4pm if you've actually used your computer for 2 hours during that time. Since sleep does not count toward computer usage, you never know exactly when networking will return. When I inquired about this, the developer replied that this was a design decision and would not be changed. The program should accommodate both the current approach and a simpler one, where the user specifies a time interval during which networking isn't available (say 2-4pm). Since the developer is not responsive to this need, I would not contribute money this project.
John-Locke
John-Locke
Nov 25 2008
0.3
0.0
Nov 25 2008
0.0
Version: 0.3
I think this could be useful with kids..."No internet till homework is done!" Maybe it needs to go up to 8 or 9 hours so parents can say "No internet while I'm gone," since it's nice to be able to supervise internet use.
Odysseus
Odysseus
Jul 10 2008
0.3
2.0
Jul 10 2008
2.0
Version: 0.3
This only temporarily affects networking and doesn't permanently alter any files, does it?
Lessig
Lessig
Jul 9 2008
0.3
0.0
Jul 9 2008
0.0
Version: 0.3
Fantastic idea. A bit flakey in its implementation (better to have a count down till when the lock is removed). But lots of psych data supports the idea that tiny blocks can change behavior significantly.
Rich-K-
Rich-K-
Jul 8 2008
0.3
0.0
Jul 8 2008
0.0
Version: 0.3
hi great program but my 10.5.4 system is telling me: the ZIP is 1.3 MB. the unzipped DMG is 10 MB and the final program is 604kb plus 4kb for the read me. I dont understand the numbers but it feels odd.
Gazman
Gazman
Nov 29 2018
4.5
Nov 29 2018
4.5
Version: null
Reegor
Reegor
Nov 7 2014
3.0
Nov 7 2014
3.0
Version: null
hugelshofer
hugelshofer
Jan 25 2013
1.0
Jan 25 2013
1.0
Version: null
Gelenkpfanne
Gelenkpfanne
Sep 7 2011
2.0
Sep 7 2011
2.0
Version: null
IslandApe
IslandApe
Apr 28 2009
5.0
Apr 28 2009
5.0
Version: null
Odysseus
Odysseus
Apr 23 2009
2.0
Apr 23 2009
2.0
Version: null
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