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Setapp vs Freedom

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Setapp

8.0
Utilities

Collection of apps available by subscription

Freedom

7.0
Utilities

App and website blocker

Metric Setapp Freedom
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 302 30
90-day Installs 1.2K 93
365-day Installs 5.0K 358
Version 3.52.2,145,1777996247 2.24.5
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4 2.4K
GitHub Forks - 237
Open Issues - 14
License Apache-2.0
Language Python Go
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Sep 15, 2017 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Setapp

Setapp is a subscription-based service offering a curated collection of macOS apps, providing users with a variety of productivity and creativity tools without the need for individual purchases.

Provides a curated collection of macOS apps through a subscription model.

Pros

  • + Curated collection of high-quality macOS apps
  • + Subscription model offers variety without individual purchases
  • + Auto-updates keep apps current

Cons

  • - Low GitHub activity may indicate maintenance concerns
  • - Unknown license could be a privacy concern

Freedom

Freedom is a macOS app that blocks specific applications and websites, helping users stay focused. It's built on a hexagonal architecture supporting rich domain models, with auto-updates and a strong GitHub presence.

Blocks applications and websites to enhance productivity and focus.

Pros

  • + Auto-updates keep the app current
  • + GitHub popularity indicates strong community support
  • + Supports rich domain model architecture

Cons

  • - Documentation may need improvement
  • - Some domain partitioning issues remain unresolved