Comparison

Shadow vs Ludicro

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

Ludicro

Features
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Ludicro is a Field Ops application for any company selling products door-to-door! Have your managers and reps sign into the app, and they'll create territories and pins for homes to prevent double-knocking and keep your company organized!

Screenshots

Shadow4 screens
Ludicro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ludicro at none against Shadow's 9. Ludicro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price and iOS requirement 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. Ludicro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow ships an update every 2 months, Ludicro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shadow versus Ludicro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowLudicro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (113 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdish PadhaniZachariah Sakar

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
None

Ludicro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow free?
Shadow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ludicro free?
Ludicro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadow or Ludicro have ads?
Shadow shows ads; Ludicro does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadow or Ludicro?
Shadow ships an update every 2 months, and Ludicro every 9 days. Most recently, Shadow was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ludicro on October 10, 2026.

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