Review

FreedomChecked by Vetteroo review

Students.

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What it is
Website and app blocker for focus
Best for
People who want to block distractions on every device
Price
About $3.33/month yearly, checked October 30, 2026
Prices checked
October 30, 2026

We researched Freedom's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Freedom ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

  • Students.
  • Writers.
  • Remote workers.

Who should skip it

  • Probably not the best fit if you want a one-device blocker only.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Freedom’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 30, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Freedom ourselves.

Pick sites and apps to block, start a session or schedule, and work.

Key features in use

  • Blocklists
  • Schedules
  • Locked mode
  • Sync
  • Ambient sounds

Setup and learning curve

Minutes.

Integrations

None.

Support

Email and help center.

Real-world use cases

  • Studying
  • Writing
  • Deep work
  • Bedtime

What it costs

Prices checked October 30, 2026, from Freedom’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

  • Premium about $3.33/month billed yearly or $8.99 month to month; Forever lifetime plan $99.50 (shown down from $199) (checked October 30, 2026).
  • Check its terms for refunds before buying; we did not find a stated money-back window.

What we like

  • Syncs across devices.
  • Scheduled sessions.
  • Lifetime option.
  • Locked mode.

What to watch for

  • Trustpilot showed 2.8 out of 5 as of October 30, 2026, a weak score we disclose; read recent reviews before you buy.
  • Refund terms are unclear.
  • Some blocks can be bypassed.
  • Subscriptions auto-renew.

The fine print

  • Read the terms on refunds before buying lifetime.
  • Set up on every device you use.

The main alternative: Cold Turkey

Cold Turkey is a strict desktop blocker.

What it costs: Varies

Pick FreedomChecked by Vetteroo if you…

  • want cross-device sync.
  • use phones and computers.
  • want schedules.

Pick Cold Turkey if you…

  • want strict desktop blocks.
  • want a one-time price.
  • use one computer.

Our take

Freedom is a handy cross-device blocker, but its weak Trustpilot score means read reviews first.

Side by side

CompanyBest forStarting priceTrial / refund
Freedom Checked by VetterooPeople who want to block distractions on every deviceAbout $3.33/month yearly, checked October 30, 2026Free trial sessions; check refund terms
Cold TurkeyDesktop website and app blockerVariesSee its refund policy

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

  • Freedom's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 30, 2026
  • Freedom's Trustpilot profile, read October 30, 2026
  • Cold Turkey's details: read on its official pages on October 30, 2026 (comparison only; not reviewed)
  • The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 30, 2026)

Sources

Visit Freedom’s official site

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.

Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.