Freedom is a solid pick if you need to block distractions across your computer and phone together. The trade-off is cost: it is subscription-heavy, and the free plan barely lets you try it. Lock In is free on mobile with friction Freedom does not offer. Here is the comparison.


| Feature | Lock In | Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Free core features | ||
| No subscription | ||
| Conscious-friction unlock | ||
| Whitelist mode | ||
| Desktop support | ||
| Focus stats and streaks | ||
| Lock in with friends |
If blocking your laptop is essential, Freedom's cross-device sync is its real strength, and Lock In is mobile-first today. But if your distractions live on your phone, Lock In gives you stronger in-the-moment friction, stats, and streaks without any subscription, where Freedom asks for one almost immediately.
Want to see how Lock In stacks up against every major blocker? See the full comparison.
Real blocking, stats, and streaks, free on iOS and Android. No subscription.