# Shadow vs Friday

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow | Friday |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-block-apps-and-focus/id1671650132/reviews)** | [3.9 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friday-ai-keyboard/id6448679416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 113 | **155** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 24.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adish Padhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/992727409) | [Sekterra GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589051112) |

## 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 |


### Friday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friday-ai-keyboard/id6448679416)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Keyboard PRO | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Keyboard PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Keyboard PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Keyboard PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| AI Keyboard PRO | $19.99 | per month |
| AI Keyboard PRO | $49.99 | one-time |
| AI Keyboard PRO | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Hi
- 😄 Hehe
- 👍 Tốt quá

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard not appearing
- 🐛 Typing stops working
- 🐛 No response from support
- 🐛 Charged for free trial
- 🐛 App slowing down

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add Mexican language
- Add Russian language
- Add Turkish language
- Add Vietnamese language
- New update


## Frequently asked 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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