# one sec | screen time + focus vs Shadow

The clearest difference is ads: one sec | screen time + focus at none against Shadow's shown. one sec | screen time + focus also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 113) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. one sec | screen time + focus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Shadow sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for one sec | screen time + focus against 4.7 for Shadow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: one sec | screen time + focus has 24K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of one sec | screen time + focus's written reviews are positive against 64% of Shadow's.

one sec | screen time + focus ships an update every 2 weeks, Shadow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | one sec | screen time + focus | Shadow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-sec-screen-time-plus-focus/id1532875441/reviews)** | [4.7 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-block-apps-and-focus/id1671650132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 368 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [riedel.wtf apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517545753) | [Adish Padhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/992727409) |

## What reviewers say

### one sec | screen time + focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-sec-screen-time-plus-focus/id1532875441)

This app introduces intentional friction to distracting apps and websites, helping users reduce screen time and improve focus. It delays access rather than blocking, promoting long-term behavioral change. Integrates with other apps for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Adds friction to distracting apps, Delays app access instead of blocking, Reduces app usage significantly, Doom Scroll Emergency Brake (Re-Intervention), Free Safari extension for websites, Integrates with other productivity apps

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| one sec pro (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| one sec pro \| Family Plan (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| one sec pro (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| one sec pro \| Family Plan (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| one sec pro \| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| one sec pro \| Family Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves time
- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 💡 Customizable interventions
- 👍 Effective at curbing habits
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy at times
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy/data collection
- 🔒 Inability to fully disable the app
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior across apps

**Reported bugs**

- App switching issues
- Interventions not triggering properly
- Inconsistent behavior with shortcuts
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to block more apps for free
- Customizable intervention timers
- Scheduled app blocking/access
- Passcode protection for settings
- Sync settings across devices


### Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-block-apps-and-focus/id1671650132)

This app helps you block distracting applications on your iOS device to improve focus and productivity. It offers a "Safe Zone" for uninterrupted work and robust parental controls to manage children's screen time. Your settings are protected with Face ID and passcode.

**Highlights:** Block distracting iOS applications, Create a "Safe Zone" for focused work, Parental controls for screen time management, Face ID and passcode protection, Develop good habits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Discount | $6.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Discount | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Discount | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription With Trial | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is one sec | screen time + focus free?

one sec | screen time + focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow free?

Shadow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, one sec | screen time + focus or Shadow?

one sec | screen time + focus is rated higher. one sec | screen time + focus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Shadow averages 4.7 from 113 ratings.

### Do one sec | screen time + focus or Shadow have ads?

Shadow shows ads; one sec | screen time + focus does not.

### Which is updated more often, one sec | screen time + focus or Shadow?

one sec | screen time + focus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shadow every 2 months. Most recently, one sec | screen time + focus was updated on September 26, 2026 and Shadow on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*