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StayFree

Free cross-device screen time tracker and app and site blocker

FreeFocusChecked Oct 6, 2026
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What is StayFree?

StayFree tracks how much time you spend in apps and on websites and blocks the ones that distract you, with stats and limits that sync across phone, desktop and browser. A block can start at once, follow a schedule, cap daily use or cap each session. It is free on every platform and is owned by Sensor Tower, whose privacy policy says it sells anonymized, aggregated usage data.

StayFree is free to use. See every plan

Good for

  • People who want screen time stats across phone, desktop and browser
  • Anyone looking for an app and website blocker with no paid tier
  • Trimming social media feeds without blocking the whole site

Worth knowing

  • StayFree is owned by Sensor Tower; its privacy policy says app and website usage data is collected and sold in anonymized, aggregated form.
  • Hiding Shorts, reels and other feed sections is described for the browser extension; the iOS listing mentions only usage history, block mode and schedules.
  • On Android, website blocking relies on the Accessibility Service permission.
  • The Safari extension on the Mac App Store requires macOS 26.5 or later.

Key features

Four ways to block
Block an app or site immediately, restrict it at set times, cap its daily use, or set a time limit for each session. Daily limits can cover whole categories as well as single apps and sites.
Cross-device usage stats
Charts of app and website use combined across your devices. The Google Play listing says devices can be connected without creating an account, and usage can be exported as CSV.
In-app blocking for social media
The browser extension hides parts of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and Snapchat, such as Shorts, reels, comments and recommendations, without blocking the whole site.
Keyword blocking and over-use reminders
The extension can block any website that displays chosen keywords, and StayFree notifies you when you have spent too long on a site or in an app.
PIN and challenge protection
Require a PIN code, password or text challenge before limits and settings can be changed, to stop impulsive edits.
Focus mode and sleep mode
On Android, focus mode blocks distracting apps at scheduled times and sleep mode disables all apps at the end of the day.

StayFree pricing

Starts at
Free
Free plan
Free on every platform, with no paid plan or in-app purchases listed. The Google Play listing describes the app as totally ad-free.
Free trial
None listed
StayFree$0The complete app on every platform: usage stats, app and website blocking, schedules, daily and session limits, and cross-device sync.

Read from stayfreeapps.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with StayFree before you buy.

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Common questions

Is StayFree free?

Yes. StayFree is free to use. Free on every platform, with no paid plan or in-app purchases listed. The Google Play listing describes the app as totally ad-free.

How much does StayFree cost?

StayFree lists one plan. StayFree: $0. Prices were read from stayfreeapps.com on Oct 6, 2026.

What platforms does StayFree work on?

StayFree is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.

Is StayFree open source?

StayFree is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.

Who makes StayFree?

StayFree is made by ST Pulse, a Sensor Tower company.

What are the alternatives to StayFree?

The closest alternatives to StayFree in our directory are ScreenZen, Freedom, AppBlock, Stay Focused and Cold Turkey Blocker. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with StayFree.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.