Comparison

LeadMeNot vs ShieldX

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

Head to head
About

LeadMeNot

This app helps you regain control of your digital habits by blocking distracting apps and websites, setting screen time limits, and fostering accountability. It offers tools for self-reflection and parental controls to promote healthier technology use for individuals and families.

Highlights
  • App & Website Blocker
  • Screen Time Limits
  • Custom Keywords & Rules
  • Accountability Alerts
  • Activity Reports
  • Journaling & Reflection
  • Parental Controls
Features
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LeadMeNot — Digital Wellness & Focus Take back control of your screen time, protect your focus, and build healthier technology habits — for yourself or your whole family. LeadMeNot combines powerful app blocking, website filtering, and accountability tools with guided self-reflection to help you live with more intention and less distraction. WHY LEADMENOT? Most screen time apps just track what you do. LeadMeNot helps you actually change it — through smart controls, real accountability, and built-in tools for lasting habit growth. WHAT YOU CAN DO Block distracting or explicit apps and websites instantly. Set daily limits and custom schedules that fit your routine. Filter content by keyword so your boundaries are truly yours. Invite an accountability partner to receive alerts and stay in the loop. Monitor usage with clear activity reports. Reflect and grow with built-in journaling tools. Protect kids and teens with parental controls designed for real families. KEY FEATURES App & Website Blocker — block distracting or harmful content with intelligent filters Screen Time Limits — set daily caps and recurring schedules Custom Keywords & Rules — define what's off-limits, your way Accountability Alerts — notify a trusted partner when limits are crossed Activity Reports — see exactly where your time is going Journaling & Reflection — build self-awareness for long-term change Parental Controls — support healthy habits for kids and teens Multi-Device Coverage — extend protection across devices under one account Privacy-First — your data is encrypted and never sold or shared BUILT FOR People working through digital wellness or recovery. Parents wanting transparency without surveillance. Anyone looking to focus better and waste less time. Couples or friends who want mutual accountability. SUBSCRIPTION Free to download. Full access requires a monthly, annual, or lifetime subscription. Privacy Policy: leadmenot.org/privacy Terms of Use: leadmenot.org/terms

About

ShieldX

Block ads, crypto miners, and trackers to enhance your browsing speed and security. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private online experience with automatic updates and customizable protection.

Highlights
  • Automatic adblock updates
  • Crypto mining protection
  • Banner hiding
  • Tracker limiting
  • Freemium and premium versions
Features
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Stay in control of your browsing with ShieldX: Privacy — a smart content blocker designed to keep your web clean, fast, and secure. Key Features: • Adblock with auto-update – rules are updated automatically to keep protection effective. • Crypto mining protection – stops hidden scripts that can slow down your device. • Banner hiding – removes intrusive elements for a distraction-free experience. • Tracker limiting – reduces online tracking to protect your personal data. Freemium version – Includes automatic updates Premium version – Unlocks additional rules Links: Terms of use: https://shield-ex.net/terms Privacy policy: https://shield-ex.net/privacy

Screenshots

LeadMeNot4 screens
ShieldX2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LeadMeNot at 95% against ShieldX's 0%. LeadMeNot also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). ShieldX's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. LeadMeNot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ShieldX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LeadMeNot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 151 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of LeadMeNot's written reviews are positive against 0% of ShieldX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LeadMeNot ships an update every 9 days, ShieldX every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LeadMeNot versus ShieldX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeadMeNotShieldX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64 ratings) — better4.4 (151 ratings)
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings64151 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCJ2 Solutions, LLCArtur Lysenko

Customer experience

LeadMeNot

All ratings64 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%

ShieldX

All ratings50 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

LeadMeNot

Subscriptions12
  • LeadMeNot Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • LeadMeNot Monthly$7.991 Month
  • LeadMeNot Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Monthly (2–4 Devices)2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly (5–12 Devices)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • LeadMeNot Annual3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • LeadMeNot Annual7 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • LeadMeNot Annual3 Days trial$47.901 Year
  • LeadMeNot Annual7 Days trial$47.901 Year
  • Annual (2–4 Devices)$99.991 Year
  • Annual (2–4 Devices)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual (5–12 Devices)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime – One-time purchase$99.99
  • One-time purchase$499.00
  • Lifetime – One-time purchase$899.00
2 purchases

ShieldX

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$0.99

Questions

Is LeadMeNot free?
LeadMeNot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShieldX free?
ShieldX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LeadMeNot or ShieldX?
LeadMeNot is rated higher. LeadMeNot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while ShieldX averages 4.4 from 151 ratings.
Do LeadMeNot or ShieldX have ads?
Neither LeadMeNot nor ShieldX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LeadMeNot or ShieldX?
LeadMeNot ships an update every 9 days, and ShieldX every 3 days. Most recently, LeadMeNot was updated on September 21, 2026 and ShieldX on September 21, 2026.

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