Freedom

Freedom is a focus tool that blocks websites, apps, and even the entire internet on your phone, tablet, or computer. Instead of relying on willpower to avoid distractions, you set up a block session — and Freedom enforces it across all your devices. You can block specific time-wasting sites like social media, news, or streaming services, or go nuclear and cut off everything except the work tools you need.

You schedule block sessions ahead of time or start one instantly. Custom blocklists let you decide exactly what to block, and Locked Mode makes it impossible to quit a session early — no bypassing with a quick settings change. Sessions sync across devices, so if you block Twitter on your laptop, it’s blocked on your phone too. The tool also tracks your session history, so you can see how much focused time you’ve actually racked up.

Freedom is best for anyone who struggles to ignore their phone or browser tabs while working, studying, or reading. Remote workers, students, and writers are the typical crowd, but parents also use it to limit kids’ screen time. If you’ve tried every “focus mode” in your OS and still end up on YouTube, Freedom is the heavy-duty solution that actually locks you out.