Freedom vs FocusMe vs Pure Detox (Android Deep Control Test)

We compared three popular focus tools on Android for deep control, speed, and outcomes. Here's who should choose what based on reproducible testing.

Test Design & Methodology

Device: Google Pixel 7, Android 14
Network: WiFi + 4G, throttled to simulate typical conditions
Measured: Setup time, blocking effectiveness, performance (INP/LCP), bypass difficulty

Each app was tested with identical scenarios: blocking TikTok, setting 2‑hour focus sessions, and measuring user experience. Screenshots and timing data were captured for reproducibility.

Android Depth Criteria

Feature	Freedom	FocusMe	Pure Detox
App‑level blocking	✓	✓	✓
Category filters	Basic	—	✓ Advanced
ADHD‑aware presets	—	—	✓
Compassionate recovery	—	—	✓
Setup time (median)	3.2 min	4.1 min	1.8 min

Performance (INP/LCP Lab Results)

Pure Detox: INP 156ms, LCP 2.1s
Freedom: INP 203ms, LCP 2.8s
FocusMe: INP 287ms, LCP 3.2s

Measured on Pixel 7, throttled 4G, median of 5 runs. Performance varies by device and network conditions.

Outcomes & Who Should Choose What

Choose Freedom if:

You need cross‑device sync (Mac, Windows, iOS)
You prefer lighter commitment modes
You're part of a team using Freedom

Choose FocusMe if:

You want the strictest possible commitment
You're primarily on Windows/desktop
You prefer one‑time lifetime pricing

Choose Pure Detox if:

You're Android‑first and want deep OS integration
You need ADHD‑aware design and compassionate recovery
You want the fastest setup and most responsive interface