LockedOut vs Freedom
One blocks distractions while you work. The other builds daily habits that change your life.
The key difference
Freedom is built for focus sessions. You schedule a 2-hour work block, it blocks distracting websites and apps, and when the 2 hours are up, you're free again. It's designed for deep work during the workday.
LockedOut is built for lifestyle habits. It locks your apps until you go to the gym, study for an hour, clean your room, or hit your step count. It's not about work hours—it's about building a better life around the clock.
Freedom helps you focus during work. LockedOut helps you build a better daily routine.
Feature comparison
| Feature | LockedOut | Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Task-based unlocking | ✓ | ✗ |
| GPS gym verification | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI room scanning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Website blocking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cross-device sync (Mac, Windows, iOS, Android) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduled sessions | ✗ | ✓ |
| App blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Study mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Apple Watch | ✓ | ✗ |
| Friends & leaderboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Price | £14.99/mo | £8.99/mo |
Who Freedom is for
Freedom is perfect for remote workers and students who need distraction-free focus sessions. You schedule your work hours, Freedom blocks the worst distractions, and you stay focused.
If your problem is "I can't focus because Reddit and YouTube distract me during work hours", Freedom solves it. The fact that it works on Mac and Windows is a bonus if you need that.
Who LockedOut is for
LockedOut is for anyone who wants to build daily habits and earn their screen time as a reward. You're not just trying to focus during work—you're trying to change your entire routine.
If you want to go to the gym more, stop procrastinating on study, or actually keep your room clean, LockedOut makes it happen. Apps don't unlock until you've earned them. The structure forces the habit.
The bottom line
Freedom helps you focus during work. LockedOut helps you build a better daily routine. Different tools for different problems.
If your challenge is workday focus, pick Freedom. If your challenge is building better habits around gym, study, sleep, and productivity, pick LockedOut.