Comparison

Focus Shield vs Midoro

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

Head to head
About

Focus Shield

Features
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Build healthier digital habits and stay focused throughout your day with a smart app designed for app blocking and digital wellbeing. Whether you are studying, working, or preparing for sleep, this app helps you reduce distractions and manage screen time more effectively. Block distracting apps instantly or automatically using schedules that fit your routine. Use quick action modes to switch into focus when needed, and prevent app installation or removal to maintain consistency. With detailed summaries and usage insights, you can better understand your habits and make meaningful improvements over time. Designed for simplicity and control, the app supports mindful device usage without complexity, helping you stay productive, balanced, and in control of your digital life. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience with no interruptions. Key Features • App Blocking Block selected apps to reduce distractions and improve focus. • Quick Blocking Instantly block apps with a single tap for short focus sessions or breaks. • Scheduled Blocking Automatically block apps during specific times of the day. • Prevent App Installation and Uninstallation Restrict app installation and removal to avoid bypassing focus settings. • Quick Action Modes Activate pre-built modes such as Study, Work, Bedtime, and more. • Custom Schedules Create personalized schedules based on your daily routine. • Schedule Details and Summary View detailed information and summaries of your active and completed schedules. • Usage Insights Understand your focus patterns with insights from quick blocks and scheduled sessions. Ideal For • Students and learners • Professionals and remote workers • Anyone looking to improve focus and digital wellbeing Terms of Use: https://appaspect.com/apps/apple/focusshield/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://appaspect.com/apps/apple/focusshield/privacy.html

About

Midoro

Features
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Midoro is a warm, animated pomodoro focus tracker for anyone who wants a cozy space to focus. Studying will feel like curling up in your favorite cafe! Start a focus session, track what you're working on with custom tags, and have cute animations to keep you company while you work. Invite friends to a study room and focus together in real time. Midoro is free to use. Premium unlocks more flexible timers, extra tags, custom schedules, animations, critter cards, and advanced stats. FOCUS TIMER Pomodoro timer with customizable durations Free Focus mode for open-ended sessions Build your own schedule with multiple focus blocks per cycle Live notifications that show your timer progress on your lock screen or in other apps. No more picking up your phone "just to check the time" and falling into a scroll hole. STUDY ROOMS Create or join a room and focus alongside friends in real time Share an invite code and follow a schedule together Stay accountable together, with presence Studying alone feels like a slog. Studying with friends keeps you going. FOCUS TAGS Tag each session with what you're working on (subjects, reading, coding...) Track how much time you've spent on each subject Set weekly goals for each tag See exactly where your time goes and what you're actually getting done. STATISTICS & INSIGHTS Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly focus stats Track your progress across days, weeks, and months Focus scores that reward consistency Streaks, milestones, and personality insights Monthly recaps and focus critter cards Proof that you're making progress, even on the days when it doesn't feel like it. DESIGNED WITH CARE Every illustration is hand-drawn. Every animation is made by hand. No AI generated art, ever. Built for the way you actually study. SAY HI TO US Designed and illustrated by MiekoArts on Instagram Email: support@miekoarts.com Website: www.midoro.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Shield4 screens
Midoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Midoro at 3 against Focus Shield's 1. Midoro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Focus Shield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Midoro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Focus Shield versus Midoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus ShieldMidoro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Mieko Arts LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Shield

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yealy Premium Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime Premium Subscription$19.99
3 purchases

Midoro

Subscriptions2
  • Midoro Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Midoro Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Midoro Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Focus Shield free?
Focus Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Midoro free?
Midoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Shield or Midoro have ads?
Neither Focus Shield nor Midoro shows ads.

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