Comparison

Focus Shield vs Event Horizon

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

Event Horizon

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Event Horizon helps you pause before distractions take over. Build shields for distracting apps, websites, and categories. Start a session when you want to focus now, or schedule recurring protection windows for work, study, sleep, and offline time. When a protected app is opened, Event Horizon shows a clear decision screen before the habit loop continues. Choose the right shield strength: • Flexible for lighter sessions • Guarded when you want a deliberate pause before ending early • Locked for high-commitment sessions, with emergency release available when real life needs it What you can do: • Create reusable shield lists • Start timed focus sessions • Schedule recurring protection windows • Block apps, websites, and categories • Review focus time, completed sessions, streaks, and protected days • See breaks and early endings in your log • Keep your focus data private and local Event Horizon is designed around intentional friction, not punishment. It helps you notice the impulse, return to focus, or use a clearly defined exit when you need one. Privacy-first by design: • No account required • No ads • No tracking • No usage telemetry • Focus records stay on your device • Purchases are handled by Apple Use Event Horizon when you want a calmer phone, stronger boundaries, and a clear system for protecting deep work, study, reading, sleep, or any time you want distractions to stay outside. Privacy Policy: https://resisted-range-47e.notion.site/Event-Horizon-Privacy-Policy-35c3da759bca80eeabb2d2d654ad3dba Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Focus Shield4 screens
Event Horizon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus Shield at 16.0 against Event Horizon's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Event Horizon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Focus Shield versus Event Horizon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus ShieldEvent Horizon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.小龙 č¾›

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
4 purchases

Event Horizon

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$6.991 Month
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Founding Lifetime$79.99
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

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

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