Semo

Freedom as an alternative

Semo is an iPhone app that blocks distracting apps by asking an AI question that quotes your own reason back to you.

Is Freedom an alternative to Semo?

It depends on the kind of friction you will keep. This note describes Freedom from public information checked on 31 October 2026, and it does not rank the apps. Semo asks an AI question that quotes your own reason. It is not on the App Store yet. Price shown in the app. A Screen Time passcode held by someone else is a different tool.

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Freedom is an app and website blocker that, per its site on 31 October 2026, syncs sessions across devices and lets you schedule them.

What Freedom does

Per freedom.to on 31 October 2026: you can block specific apps, websites or the whole internet, and schedule sessions in advance or on a recurring basis. Locked Mode prevents you from quitting a session once started. Listed platforms: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chromebook and Linux. Prices as listed on freedom.to on 31 October 2026, in USD and which may differ in your country: Free (limited features), Premium $39.99 per year, Freedom Forever $199 one-time.

What we are not claiming

We did not install or test Freedom, and we did not start a locked session. Prices change; check the current listing.

Where Semo differs

Semo is an iPhone app that blocks distracting apps by asking an AI question that quotes your own reason back to you. It is not on the App Store yet. Price shown in the app. We have no head-to-head result with Freedom.

Who each suits

Freedom suits you if the same distractions are on a computer and a phone. Semo is iPhone only and works at the moment you open an app. A Screen Time passcode held by someone else is a third option.

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Which devices does Freedom list?

As listed on freedom.to on 31 October 2026: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chromebook and Linux.

What does Freedom cost?

As listed on freedom.to on 31 October 2026 (USD): Premium $39.99 per year; Freedom Forever $199 one-time; a free tier with limited features. Check the current page.

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