Zentra vs Freedom
Choose Zentra for superior mobile analytics and custom launcher, or Freedom for multi-device desktop blocking
The Clear Choice Guide
Different tools for different needs
Choose Zentra if you're mobile-focused:
- You want detailed analytics (hourly tracking, monthly reports, heatmaps)
- You need a custom Android launcher for always-on protection
- You prefer monthly billing (55% cheaper: $3.99 vs $8.99)
- You want excellent free tier (vs Freedom's trial-only)
- You value data ownership (CSV/JSON export)
- You're mobile-only (don't need desktop blocking)
Choose Freedom if you need:
- •Desktop blocking (Mac, Windows native apps)
- •Block entire internet feature (unique to Freedom)
- •Ambient focus sounds for productivity
- •Lower annual cost ($39.99/year is best value)
- •Multi-device professional workflow (unlimited devices)
Quick Decision Framework
❓ Do you work primarily on desktop?
YES → Freedom (has Mac/Windows apps)
NO → Continue to next question
❓ Do you want detailed usage analytics?
YES → Zentra (hourly tracking, monthly reports)
NO → Continue to next question
❓ Do you prefer monthly or annual billing?
Monthly → Zentra ($3.99 vs Freedom's $8.99)
Annual → Zentra ($38.30 vs Freedom's $39.99)
❓ Do you want a free tier or trial?
Free tier → Zentra (2 schedules + launcher forever)
Trial is fine → Freedom (7-day trial)
Why Zentra Excels for Mobile Users
Features that make Zentra the superior mobile-first solution
Unmatched Analytics Depth
Hourly granularity tracking with heatmaps, monthly calendar views, and exportable data - features Freedom simply doesn't have
✓ Zentra
Hourly tracking, monthly reports, CSV/JSON export
Freedom
Session history only, no screen time tracking
Revolutionary Custom Launcher
The only screen time app with a complete custom Android launcher - permanent distraction reduction at the OS level
✓ Zentra
4 themes, always-on solution, transforms home screen
Freedom
No launcher capability
Better Free Tier
Zentra offers 2 schedules, custom launcher, and 7-day analytics completely free - Freedom only has a 7-day trial
✓ Zentra
Excellent free tier, functional forever
Freedom
7-day trial only, then $39.99/year required
Lower Monthly Cost
If you prefer monthly billing, Zentra is 55% cheaper than Freedom
✓ Zentra
$3.99/mo
Save $5/month
Freedom
$8.99/mo
True Cross-Platform Sync
Seamless Android ↔ iOS sync with offline-first architecture. Freedom only syncs blocklists, not usage data
✓ Zentra
Full sync between Android & iOS
Freedom
Blocklist sync only
Privacy Excellence
Zero third-party data sharing, open development, and full data export capabilities
✓ Zentra
No 3rd-party sharing, data export available
Freedom
Standard privacy, no data export
Complete Feature Matrix
Transparent comparison of all capabilities
| Feature | Zentra | Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $3.9955% cheaper | $8.99 |
| Yearly Price | $38.30Save $1.69/year | $39.99 |
| Free Version | Excellent (2 schedules) | 7-day trial only |
| Hourly Analytics | Yes | No |
| Screen Time Tracking | Detailed | No |
| Monthly Reports | Yes | No |
| Data Export | CSV/JSON | No |
| Custom Launcher | Yes (Android) | No |
| iOS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Apps | No | Mac, Windows |
| Block Internet | No | Yes |
| Focus Sounds | No | Yes |
| Browser Extensions | No | Yes |
| Unlimited Devices | N/A | Yes |
Pricing Comparison
Choose based on your billing preference
Zentra
Mobile-first analytics solution
Free Forever
$0
- 2 block schedules
- 7-day analytics
- Custom launcher
$3.99
/month
vs Freedom's $8.99/mo
- Hourly analytics + monthly reports
- 365-day history
- Data export (CSV/JSON)
- Android ↔ iOS sync
Freedom
Multi-platform blocking solution
Trial Only
7 Days
- No free tier
- All features during trial
$39.99
/year
$3.33/month (vs Zentra's $38.30/year)
- Desktop apps (Mac, Windows)
- Block entire internet
- Focus sounds included
- Unlimited devices
- No analytics or data export
Ready for Mobile-First Analytics?
Get Zentra's custom launcher, detailed insights, and better monthly pricing