Cobweb vs ShieldFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cobweb
This app helps you break phone addiction by committing cash to focus sessions. Complete daily challenges to stay off your phone, or donate your committed funds. It's a hardcore approach to reclaiming focus and conquering procrastination.
- Commit cash to focus sessions
- Daily challenges for phone-free goals
- Cheat-proof accountability
- Custom detox plan
- Donates proceeds to charity
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The 30-Day Method to Break Your Phone Addiction Crush Your Phone-Free Goal by Committing Cash Get a free, custom detox plan to complete daily challenges where you: 1. Start a focus session 2. Commit cold, hard cash 3. Stay off your phone, or pay up (donate) Cobweb is the hardcore focus app that helps you beat phone addiction without relying on willpower alone. If you've tried everything to reclaim your focus and conquer procrastination, it's time for a wake-up call. The soft approach of most screen time apps doesn't work for everyone. You might need something tougher. Real skin in the game. Instead of cheesy mindfulness tips and deep breathing exercises, put some real money on the line and watch your motivation to stay off your phone skyrocket. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Choose Your Focus Duration Set a timer for your focus session. The longer, the better. You'll feel fantastic after a digital breather. 2. Put Money on the Line This is where it gets interesting. Put cash on the line to prevent yourself from bailing on your session goal. 3. Crush Your Goal (or Pay Up!) Get out there and touch grass. If you use your phone before your session is over, you'll have to pay the piper (after operating costs, proceeds are donated to The Center for Humane Technology). Cobweb helps you control your screen time by starting a focus session (similar to a Pomodoro timer) and, more importantly, sticking to your goals. Block distractions and achieve freedom from phone addiction—no need to go cold turkey or buy a dumbphone. No mindfulness or productivity hacks needed. If you have trouble staying off your phone or need a dopamine detox, Cobweb is the path forward. BENEFITS: - High-Stakes Focus: Put your money where your focus is. Cobweb lets you put real money on your focus sessions, so you have skin in the game. Reap the rewards of unbreakable concentration. - Cheat-Proof Accountability: No more cheating your way out of focus sessions - our app keeps you honest, whether you like it or not. Once you start, there's no way to quit or disable the session. - No More Tweaking Settings: Forget fiddling with settings or resorting to hacks like grayscale. No more half-measures - just hardcore focus. - Results, Not Measurement: Instead of giving you a pretty chart of the time you've wasted, Cobweb actually keeps you off your phone. WHO IT'S FOR: - Students: Slacking ends now, genius. Cobweb is the app that slaps procrastination in the face. Dominate the books like a boss. - Professionals: Get sh*t done like a pro. Cobweb whips your workday into shape with no distractions and no BS. Just real-deal focus sessions. - Parents: Put the phone down and be the parent your little monsters need. Cobweb helps you focus on what matters most: raising an awesome family. - Partners: Don't let your phone steal the spark. Cobweb keeps you attention where it belongs - on your partner, not on IG. TERMS: By using Cobweb, you agree to the following terms: https://usecobweb.com/terms
ShieldFlow
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Take back your focus. ShieldFlow blocks distracting apps using Apple's own Screen Time technology — so you can do your best work, build real habits, and reclaim your day. WHY SHIELDFLOW Phone addiction is real. The average person picks up their phone 96 times a day. ShieldFlow puts you back in control — without guilt, without complexity. FEATURES INSTANT APP BLOCKING Block any app in one tap. Selected apps show a shield screen instead of opening. Works with Apple's FamilyControls — the same technology Apple uses for Screen Time. FOCUS LOCK Pick a duration before you start and ShieldFlow makes it impossible to quit early. 25 minutes free. Unlock longer sessions with Pro. POMODORO MODE Built-in Pomodoro timer automatically blocks apps during work intervals and lifts them during breaks. No setup required. AUTOMATIC SCHEDULES Set recurring focus windows for work hours, study time, or bedtime. ShieldFlow blocks automatically — no manual tapping required. STREAKS & DAILY STATS Track your focus minutes, build streaks, and watch your progress with a beautiful weekly chart. Habits stick when you can see them. DAILY GOALS Set a daily focus goal from 30 minutes to 8 hours. Watch your progress bar fill up throughout the day. 100% PRIVATE ShieldFlow never sees which apps you block. Zero data leaves your device. No account required. No tracking. No ads. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enable Screen Time access (takes 5 seconds) 2. Choose which apps distract you most 3. Tap Start Focus — those apps are gone 4. End the session and see your stats grow FREE VS PRO Free includes: block up to 3 individual apps, Focus Lock up to 25 minutes, 1 automatic schedule, daily stats, and streak tracking. ShieldFlow Pro unlocks: block entire app categories (social, games, news — one tap blocks them all), unlimited individual app blocking, extended Focus Lock (50m, 90m, and custom), unlimited schedules, monthly insights, and priority support. Try Pro free for 7 days — no charge until the trial ends. Cancel anytime in iOS Settings. PRIVACY Your data never leaves your iPhone. ShieldFlow uses Apple's FamilyControls framework and never has access to which apps you block. No account needed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ShieldFlow at none against Cobweb's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. Cobweb sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ShieldFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Cobweb | ShieldFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoingOnce Inc. | Angela Freeman |
In-app purchases
Cobweb
- All Access$4.991 Month
- All Access7 Days trial$36.001 Year
- Lifetime All AccessFree
- 5 Cobweb Credits$4.99
- 10 Cobweb Credits$9.99
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- 20 Cobweb Credits$19.99
ShieldFlow
- ShieldFlow Pro$6.991 Month
- ShieldFlow Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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