# Shadow vs Screen Time Control・App Block

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shadow at 113 against Screen Time Control・App Block's 9. Shadow also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Screen Time Control・App Block sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.7 for Shadow against 4.6 for Screen Time Control・App Block. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow has 113 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Shadow's written reviews are positive against 50% of Screen Time Control・App Block's.

Shadow ships an update every 2 months, Screen Time Control・App Block monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow | Screen Time Control・App Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-block-apps-and-focus/id1671650132/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-controlapp-block/id6447555763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adish Padhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/992727409) | [Maxim Backevich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509085586) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Screen Time Control・App Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-controlapp-block/id6447555763)

This app helps you eliminate distractions and achieve your productivity goals by blocking specific apps and notifications. Its simple interface allows for customizable blocking schedules to suit different needs, ensuring uninterrupted focus during work or study.

**Highlights:** Customizable app blocking, Tailored blocking scenarios, Uninterrupted focus, Prevent app distractions, Simple and intuitive interface, Focus timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow free?

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

### Is Screen Time Control・App Block free?

Screen Time Control・App Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow or Screen Time Control・App Block?

Shadow is rated higher. Shadow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Screen Time Control・App Block averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Shadow or Screen Time Control・App Block have ads?

Both Shadow and Screen Time Control・App Block show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow or Screen Time Control・App Block?

Shadow ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Time Control・App Block monthly. Most recently, Shadow was updated on October 13, 2026 and Screen Time Control・App Block on October 2, 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.*