Shade vs Liquid Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shade
This app helps you manage your phone usage by setting daily limits for applications. Once limits are reached, access is automatically restricted, promoting focus and a healthier digital rhythm. It offers location-based and scheduled restrictions for personalized control.
- Set daily app limits
- Automatic app restriction
- Location-based restrictions (Smart Zones)
- Scheduled blocks and restores
- iOS Shortcuts and Widgets integration
- Face ID/Passcode protection
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Shade helps you break free from distractions and take charge of how you spend time on your phone. Set daily limits for apps, and once those limits are reached, Shade automatically restricts access. You can also manually block or restore apps whenever needed. Endless scrolling? Gaming too much? Shade steps in when it matters. Apps are automatically restricted after extended use, reminding you to take a breather. Once you’ve rested, your access is restored — helping you maintain a healthier digital rhythm. Smart Zones & Time-Based Restrictions Create Safe Zones and Restrict Zones based on your location. Whether you’re arriving at work or leaving school, Shade can automatically manage app access based on where you are. You can also schedule blocks or restores at specific times to build structure into your day. Seamless iOS Integration With support for Shortcuts and Widgets, Shade puts control at your fingertips. Instantly restrict or restore apps with a single tap, offering a smooth and personalized experience. Security & Privacy First Your settings are protected with Face ID or passcode authentication, ensuring only you can make changes. Shade is designed to respect your privacy and keep your preferences secure. Reclaim your time. Stay focused. Live better — with Shade. Download now and create your digital space with intention and balance. Contact developer team: hi@appsalt.com Privacy Policy: https://appsalt.com/privacy-policy/ Terms Of Use: https://appsalt.com/terms-of-service/
Liquid Wave
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Liquid Wave brings together guided speaker-cleaning tones, tone generation, stereo testing and a relative sound meter. QUICK CLEAN — FREE Use Quick Clean for a guided tone pattern intended to help loosen water trapped in your speaker. Follow the session timer and audio-route information, with Pause and Stop controls. The free mode includes advertising. LIQUID WAVE PREMIUM A weekly or yearly subscription unlocks Smart Sweep, Deep Sweep, the Tone Generator, Relative Sound Meter and Stereo Test. Premium also removes advertising throughout the app while your subscription is active. SMART SWEEP AND DEEP SWEEP Choose additional guided cleaning-tone patterns. Results vary by device and circumstances; no mode guarantees water removal or repairs damage. TONE GENERATOR Choose a frequency from 20 Hz to 20 kHz using the slider or numeric keypad. Select sine, square or triangle waveforms, set a duration or play continuously, and watch the waveform display. STEREO TEST Check left and right channels independently, in sequence or alternately, with on-screen labels and confirmation. RELATIVE SOUND METER View minimum, average and maximum relative sound levels using your microphone. This is not a calibrated decibel meter. Microphone audio is processed on your device and is not recorded, saved or uploaded. SUBSCRIPTIONS U.S. pricing: USD 3.99 per week or USD 19.99 per year. Prices in other regions may differ. Both plans provide the same Premium features. The weekly plan offers a 3-day free trial for eligible users, then automatically renews at the weekly price shown before purchase. The yearly plan has no free trial and renews annually. Local prices and eligibility are displayed in the app and Apple's purchase confirmation. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. If you do not want a trial to renew, cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in iOS Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. SAFETY AND PRIVACY Liquid Wave cannot repair physical or water damage or waterproof your device. It does not automatically raise system volume or play hidden background tones. Keep volume comfortable and stop if sound causes discomfort. If sound quality does not improve, allow the device to dry naturally and consult a repair professional. No app account or sign-in is required. Settings and cleaning-session history stay on your device. Google AdMob supplies ads in the free mode, AppsFlyer measures installs and launches, and Apphud manages purchase status and restoration. These services process device and usage information as described in the Privacy Policy. Premium removes ads; it does not disable all purchase-status and installation-measurement processing. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/liquid-wave/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/liquid-wave/terms-conditions Support: https://sites.google.com/view/liquid-wave/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Liquid Wave at none against Shade's 3. Liquid Wave also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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. Shade sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Liquid Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shade ships an update fortnightly, Liquid Wave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shade | Liquid Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appsalt | Jeremy Stein |
In-app purchases
Shade
- Weekly Subscription Trial7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
Liquid Wave
No in-app purchases









