Freedom vs ScreenZen:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Freedom had more branded searches than ScreenZen among focus apps worldwide. Freedom had about 14,800 branded searches, while ScreenZen had 9,900. Freedom made up 17.6% of all focus app searches we track, and ScreenZen accounted for 11.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about focus apps, Freedom appeared in four of the five answers and ScreenZen in three. Freedom was mentioned before ScreenZen in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Freedom, about 49% more searches than ScreenZen
Who does AI mention more?
Freedom, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, ScreenZen in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Freedom, named ahead of ScreenZen in 3 of 5 answers
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Top focus apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Freedom was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. ScreenZen was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Freedom was listed before ScreenZen in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Opal4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Freedom4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Forest3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ScreenZen3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
one sec3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clearspace0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about focus apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which focus app should I use to cut my screen time?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best app blockers and focus apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best app for blocking social media on my phone?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“focus app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“app blocker”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Freedom or ScreenZen more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Freedom and ScreenZen by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six focus apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Freedom, ScreenZen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Forest | Opal | Freedom | ScreenZen | one sec | Clearspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.4% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 9.1% | 4% | 0.99% |
| Nov 2025 | 47% | 21% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 39% | 26.1% | 17.4% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.6% | 25.9% | 17.3% | 11.5% | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.7% | 25.3% | 20.6% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.6% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.4% | 25.1% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 5% | 0.81% |
| May 2026 | 40.9% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 0.73% |
| Jun 2026 | 38% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 13.9% | 5% | 0.83% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.1% | 26.2% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 0.85% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.3% | 26.4% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.3% | 26.3% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 0.85% |
How has the Freedom and ScreenZen comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Freedom was ahead of ScreenZen in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Freedom’s share of searches among focus apps worldwide moved from 20.3% to 17.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ScreenZen’s share of searches among focus apps worldwide moved from 9.1% to 11.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for focus apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Freedom’s and ScreenZen’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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