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We've built the world's best app and website blocker, trusted by over 3 million individuals and teams to deliver focused attention for the things that matter most.\n\nDuring a Freedom session, when you attempt to open an app or website on your blocklist, Freedom blocks the app from opening and displays a peaceful green screen - reminding you that you're currently free of that distraction. Freedom users report gaining an average of 2.5 hours of productive time every day. They're more fulfilled, happier with work and family life, and have a healthier relationship with their technology.\n\nSchedule a Freedom app blocking session to start automatically when you need it – for complete, seamless control over distractions. Because Freedom works across all your devices, you'll feel confident knowing you're in complete control. We call it mindful productivity.\n\nThere's no limit to the number of devices (including phones, tablets, and computers) you can connect to Freedom, so you can block apps and websites regardless of where you are or what you're doing. You'll stay focused, productive, and distraction-free.\n\n\"Our favorite distraction-killing app blocker.\" – Lifehacker\n\n\"One antidote to the always-on life is Freedom...\" – Time Magazine\n\n\"As Freedom shows, the solution to the problems created by technology isn't anti-technology, but more and better technology.\" – Huffington Post\n\n\"Freedom has garnered celeb fans like Dave Eggers, Nick Hornby, Seth Godin, and Nora Ephron.\" – Mashable\n\nPEACE OF MIND - COVER EVERY DEVICE\n- For one price, Freedom covers all your devices (phones, tablets, and computers) with our powerful distraction-blocking technology.\n\nTURN OFF THE NOISE - BLOCK APPS and WEBSITES\n- Block distracting apps and websites for as long as you want. Select from a pre-made blocklist or create a custom blocklist of your time-consuming distractions.\n\nEXPERIENCE TOTAL PEACE - BLOCK THE INTERNET\n- Block the internet with a single button. Enjoy peace, quiet, and focus, away from all distractions. Freedom won't block important texts or calls, so you can enjoy offline time knowing you can be reached if need be!\n\nSMART COVERAGE - SYNC ACROSS YOUR DEVICES\n- Distractions aren't limited to your phone! Sync block sessions to your phones, tablets, and computers. 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Many Freedom users tell us it pays for itself within a few days!\n\nThese prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence.\n\nYour Freedom subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 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