# Shadow vs Chat Bolt AI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chat Bolt AI at 100% against Shadow's 64%. Chat Bolt AI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Shadow's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (113 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Chat Bolt AI sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shadow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow has 113 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Shadow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chat Bolt AI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shadow ships an update every 2 months, Chat Bolt AI every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow | Chat Bolt AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-block-apps-and-focus/id1671650132/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-bolt-ai-open-assistant/id6470649856/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adish Padhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/992727409) | [OV MEDIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634593107) |

## 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 |


### Chat Bolt AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-bolt-ai-open-assistant/id6470649856)

This AI-powered assistant leverages advanced language models to help with writing, research, translation, and coding. It offers features like instant answers, grammar checking, and content generation for various professional and creative tasks.

**Highlights:** Instant AI answers, AI writing assistance, Content generation, Language translation, Grammar and spelling checker, Code generation and verification, Resume and CV builder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-Day Free Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 7-Day Full Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 3-Day Free Trial | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow free?

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

### Is Chat Bolt AI free?

Chat Bolt AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shadow or Chat Bolt AI?

Shadow is rated higher. Shadow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Chat Bolt AI averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Shadow or Chat Bolt AI have ads?

Shadow shows ads; Chat Bolt AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow or Chat Bolt AI?

Shadow ships an update every 2 months, and Chat Bolt AI every 5 days. Most recently, Shadow was updated on October 21, 2026 and Chat Bolt AI on October 24, 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.*