Comparison

Shadow vs Friday

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadow

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
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Shadow is a powerful iOS app blocker designed to help you break social media addiction, focus on deep work, and actually get things done. Set your limits, lock away distracting apps, and instantly drop your screen time. Core Features: • Block Distractions Instantly: Restrict access to social media, addictive games, and endless scrolling with strict Screen Time limits. • Create Your ‘Safe Zone’: Need to study or work? Whitelist only the essential apps you need and lock the rest away for deep, uninterrupted focus. • Strict Mode (Face ID Lock): Prevent yourself from cheating. Lock your blocking settings behind Face ID or a passcode so you stay fully committed to your digital detox. • Parental Controls: Easily set screen time limits and block specific apps to ensure a healthy digital balance for your kids. Who is Shadow For? • Students: Lock your phone during study sessions and prep for exams without TikTok or Instagram breaking your focus. • Professionals & ADHD: Create uninterrupted blocks of deep work and reclaim hours of lost productivity. • Parents: Guide and protect your child’s digital habits with foolproof app restrictions. Say goodbye to endless doomscrolling. Download Shadow today and experience the transformative impact of a focused, mindful lifestyle. Privacy Policy: https://goldencanal.nl/#privacypolicy Terms Of Use: https://goldencanal.nl/#termsofuse

About

Friday

This AI-powered keyboard enhances your writing with advanced grammar and spelling checks, rephrasing tools, and real-time translation. Communicate effortlessly and break down language barriers with its intelligent features. Offers a free trial before subscription or lifetime purchase.

Highlights
  • AI-powered grammar and spelling correction
  • Wording modification and rephrasing
  • Real-time language translation
  • Tone and length adjustment
  • Error-free messaging
Features
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Experience a new level of efficient and effortless writing with Friday: AI Keyboard — a revolutionary AI-powered keyboard designed to enhance communication. With its outstanding features, this incredible app goes beyond typing: IMPECCABLE GRAMMAR AND SPELLING Say goodbye to the frustration of sending error-ridden messages! Bid farewell to embarrassing autocorrect mishaps and awkward misspellings. Friday's AI Keyboard ensures that your texts are meticulously checked for accuracy. MODIFY YOUR WORDING Struggling to find the right words to express yourself? Let the Friday AI Keyboard provide rephrasing, guaranteeing clarity and conciseness. Just choose your message's tone and length, and that's all. It is important to note that while adjusting these elements, your original text's intended meaning will remain consistent. INSTANT REAL-TIME TRANSLATION Break down language barriers with Friday's AI Keyboard real-time translation feature. Seamlessly communicate with others in different languages, fostering understanding and connection. This feature is precious for non-native speakers who require assistance with language nuances. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PURCHASE OPTIONS Features such as grammar and spelling correction, modifying wording, and real-time translation are available with a 3-day free trial. After the trial period, these features can be accessed through a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. • 3-Day Free Trial: Experience all premium features for free for three days. • Subscription: Choose from our flexible subscription plans to continue using all premium features. • Lifetime Purchase: Make a one-time payment for unlimited access to all premium features forever. The Friday AI Keyboard can help you overcome communication obstacles with ease. It saves you from spelling and grammatical mistakes and removes any language barriers. Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Friday-AI-Keyboards-Privacy-Policy-07-10 https://telegra.ph/Friday-AI-Keyboards-Terms-of-Use-07-10

Screenshots

Shadow4 screens
Friday4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow at 4.7 against Friday's 3.9. Shadow also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 24%). Friday's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shadow sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Friday sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 155 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Shadow's written reviews are positive against 24% of Friday's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow ships an update every 2 months, Friday every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shadow versus Friday: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowFriday
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (113 ratings) — better3.9 (155 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better24.0% of reviews
Number of ratings113155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdish PadhaniSekterra GmbH

Customer experience

Shadow

All ratings113 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

Friday

All ratings152 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive24.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Shadow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Friday

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Keyboard no appear
  • Keyboard typing stop working
  • Grammar check doesn’t work like it used to
  • Grammar check is slow
  • Grammar check makes some correction mistakes
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  • App slowing down
  • App not working after payment
  • Translate sends to app, requires payment

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Mexican language
  • Add Russian language
  • Add Turkish language
  • Add Vietnamese language
  • New update

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Shadow

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription Trial7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription Trial7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription Discount$6.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Discount$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Discount$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription With Trial7 Days trial$34.991 Year
7 purchases

Friday

Subscriptions5
  • AI Keyboard PRO3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • AI Keyboard PRO3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • AI Keyboard PRO3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • AI Keyboard PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • AI Keyboard PRO3 Days trial$19.991 Month
One-time2
  • AI Keyboard PRO$49.99
  • AI Keyboard PRO$69.99

Questions

Is Shadow free?
Shadow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Friday free?
Friday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow or Friday?
Shadow is rated higher. Shadow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Friday averages 3.9 from 155 ratings.
Do Shadow or Friday have ads?
Shadow shows ads; Friday does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadow or Friday?
Shadow ships an update every 2 months, and Friday every 10 days. Most recently, Shadow was updated on November 3, 2026 and Friday on November 3, 2026.

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