Jomo App Pricing: What's Free and What Isn't
The short answer to “is Jomo free?”
Yes, with conditions. Jomo has a free tier — you can download it and block apps without paying. But the free plan caps you at a small number of blocked apps and locks out most of the features that make Jomo interesting: session scheduling, detailed stats, deeper customization. If your needs stay minimal, free works. Most people hit the wall within a week.
What Jomo actually costs
Jomo is an iOS app blocker built around friction and reflection. It asks why you’re opening an app before letting you in, then tracks how often that pause actually stopped you. The free plan exists; Pro unlocks everything.
Pricing from the App Store listing — verify before buying, as these shift with currency conversions and promotional periods:
| Plan | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 3 blocked apps, basic session timer, limited stats |
| Pro (monthly) | ~$3.99/month | Unlimited apps, schedules, full stats, customization |
| Pro (annual) | ~$24.99/year | Same as monthly, ~$2.08/month effective |
No lifetime option, no family plan, no team pricing. Solo-device iOS subscription only.
Where the free tier breaks
Three blocked apps sounds like enough until you count your actual problem apps. Most people block Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, Twitter/X, and a news app. The free tier doesn’t cover that list.
Beyond the app cap, free omits scheduled blocks (no morning or bedtime windows — you start sessions manually), detailed session history, and custom reflection prompts. The friction mechanic is blunted because you can’t write your own questions.
The free tier demonstrates the concept. It doesn’t deliver it.
Is $24.99/year the right number?
For iOS-only, friction-first blocking, $24.99/year is a fair price. It sits well below most alternatives — Opal runs $99/year, and comparable friction tools land above Jomo’s annual rate. The math isn’t the hard part.
The harder question is whether friction-based blocking is the mechanic you need. Jomo works by making you pause and answer a question before an app opens. That pause is the product. If your pattern is mindless reach-and-scroll, it can interrupt the loop. If you’re determined to get in, a one-second reflection doesn’t stop you — Jomo doesn’t offer a hard block with no bypass.
If you’ve already tried One Sec or a similar friction tool and it didn’t stick, Jomo won’t fix that. The Jomo alternatives guide covers what to try next.
How it sits in the field
For a full pricing comparison, the 2026 app blocker cost table has the complete picture. Quick orientation:
- Free with generous limits: ScreenZen, Apple Screen Time (built-in)
- Budget paid: Jomo (~$25/year), ScreenZen Halo (~$20–25/year)
- Mid-range: One Sec (~$29–39/year), Forest
- Premium: Opal ($99/year), Freedom ($40–80/year)
Jomo lands in the budget tier of paid blockers. If the friction mechanic fits, you’re not overpaying for it.
Before you trial it
The free tier is usable enough to test whether the pause actually slows you down. Block three apps for a week. If the prompt does nothing — if you tap through it without thinking — paying to add fifteen more apps won’t change that.
If you find yourself closing Instagram because you couldn’t answer “why am I opening this right now” without embarrassment, $25/year is an easy call.
Start free. Give it a full week.