Comparison

AppShield vs StudyMode

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

Head to head
About

AppShield

Take control of your screen time with this simple app blocker designed for better focus and balance. Easily block distracting apps by category or individually, and schedule blocking for specific times like study or sleep. Customize your shield screen with your own title, subtitle, and colors to create a personalized blocking experience.

Highlights
  • Block specific apps
  • Block app categories
  • Schedule app blocking
  • Customize shield screen
  • Simple setup
  • Focus and balance
Features
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AppShield blocks the apps and websites that steal your focus — so you can study, work, sleep, and live with less screen noise. Set it once and it's ready the moment you need it. BLOCK APPS & WEBSITES YOUR WAY • Pick specific apps to block • Block whole categories — games, social media, entertainment • Block distracting websites, not just apps BLOCK APP DOWNLOADS (NEW) • Stop new installs from the App Store • Kill impulse downloads before they start • Great for kids' devices and breaking the "just one more app" habit FOCUS SESSIONS • Start a timer (15–90 minutes or a custom length) • Apps unblock automatically when the session ends • Perfect for studying, working, or winding down STRICT MODE • Lock yourself into a session so you can't quit early • Beat the urge to "just check one app" • Real accountability when you need it most SCHEDULED BLOCKING • Set a daily start and end time — like 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM • Overnight schedules work too: block through the night, unblock in the morning • Perfect for bedtime, study time, or quiet hours MAKE THE SHIELD YOURS • Set your own title, subtitle, and icon • Choose background and text colors • Match the block screen to your style PERFECT FOR • Students who need fewer distractions • Parents who want healthier screen time at home • Anyone who wants to use their phone more mindfully No confusing setup. No clutter. Just clear, simple blocking that works — now in 20+ languages. AppShield is free to download with ads. An optional "Remove Ads" subscription (auto-renewing yearly) lets you remove them anytime — cancel whenever you like in Settings. AppShield uses Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) to block apps and websites on your device. Your data stays private. Download AppShield and take back your time — one block at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XqF7Zyg1SJwKVLXO7ve5T_gANEBTgIY5-MooILJ__Tc/preview

About

StudyMode

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Study to unlock your apps. Stay focused. Ace your goals. StudyMode turns your screen time into study time. Set which apps get locked and then study to unlock your phone; it's that simple. HOW IT WORKS Study your flashcards or quiz questions, earn Study Points, and use those points to unlock your blocked apps. Want access to social media apps? Earn it. SMART STUDY MATERIALS Create flashcard decks and quiz sets in seconds. Import text, photos, or PDFs and let AI generate your materials instantly — no busywork, just studying. FLEXIBLE APP BLOCKING Choose exactly which apps to block, and when. Set different schedules for weekdays and weekends. Take back control of your attention on your terms. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your study streak, total sessions, and a heatmap of your activity over time. BUILT FOR STUDENTS Whether you're in high school or university, StudyMode adapts to your schedule, your subjects, and your goals. Got any feedback or ideas? Please email me at: leedeverteuil@icloud.com * Please note that StudyMode requires an active subscription. No features are available without one. *

Screenshots

AppShield4 screens
StudyMode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StudyMode at none against AppShield's shown. AppShield's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. AppShield sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and StudyMode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppShield ships an update every 2 months, StudyMode monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AppShield versus StudyMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppShieldStudyMode
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThieu NguyenLEE DANIEL DE VERTEUIL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AppShield

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Year
2 purchases

StudyMode

Subscriptions2
  • StudyMode Monthly$9.991 Month
  • StudyMode Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is AppShield free?
AppShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StudyMode free?
StudyMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppShield or StudyMode have ads?
AppShield shows ads; StudyMode does not.
Which is updated more often, AppShield or StudyMode?
AppShield ships an update every 2 months, and StudyMode monthly. Most recently, AppShield was updated on October 1, 2026 and StudyMode on October 2, 2026.

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