Comparison

Leech vs ShieldFlow

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

Head to head
About

Leech

Features
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IT GROWS WHEN YOU SCROLL. IT DIES WHEN YOU WALK. Leech is not a polite notification. It is a parasite. It feeds on your distraction. Most screen time apps ask you nicely to put your phone down. Leech creates a consequence. The more time you waste on social media, the larger the Leech grows. If you ignore it, it will consume your entire digital life. There is only one cure: Physical Movement. Connects with HealthKit to turn your steps into ammunition. Every step you take in the real world purges the infection from your phone. // CORE FEATURES THE PARASITE: A living, breathing entity that reacts to your screen usage in real-time. Watch it pulse and grow as you doom-scroll. COMBAT MECHANICS: Your daily steps are your weapon. Walk, run, or hike to reduce the Leech's mass. 500 steps = 1 Purge. VISUAL SHOCK: Stunning, Y2K-inspired bio-digital visuals. No cute trees to plantβ€”only a monster to contain. WIDGET INTEGRATION: Keep an eye on the threat level directly from your Home Screen. Don't let it breach containment. // THE "HARDCORE" PROTOCOL (AVAILABLE TO PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS ONLY) For those who need extreme measures, the new Hardcore Mode turns your focus into a survival game. PERMADEATH: If the Leech reaches 100% mass, your streak, history, and data are wiped. Permanently. High stakes for serious detoxers. DETAILED ANALYTICS: Track your dopamine detox with precision. Stop feeding the algorithm. Start fighting back. For detailed information, please visit our Privacy Policy: noworrieslifestyle.com/privacy-policy and EULA: https://www.noworrieslifestyle.com/eula/

About

ShieldFlow

Features
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Take back your focus. ShieldFlow blocks distracting apps using Apple's own Screen Time technology β€” so you can do your best work, build real habits, and reclaim your day. WHY SHIELDFLOW Phone addiction is real. The average person picks up their phone 96 times a day. ShieldFlow puts you back in control β€” without guilt, without complexity. FEATURES INSTANT APP BLOCKING Block any app in one tap. Selected apps show a shield screen instead of opening. Works with Apple's FamilyControls β€” the same technology Apple uses for Screen Time. FOCUS LOCK Pick a duration before you start and ShieldFlow makes it impossible to quit early. 25 minutes free. Unlock longer sessions with Pro. POMODORO MODE Built-in Pomodoro timer automatically blocks apps during work intervals and lifts them during breaks. No setup required. AUTOMATIC SCHEDULES Set recurring focus windows for work hours, study time, or bedtime. ShieldFlow blocks automatically β€” no manual tapping required. STREAKS & DAILY STATS Track your focus minutes, build streaks, and watch your progress with a beautiful weekly chart. Habits stick when you can see them. DAILY GOALS Set a daily focus goal from 30 minutes to 8 hours. Watch your progress bar fill up throughout the day. 100% PRIVATE ShieldFlow never sees which apps you block. Zero data leaves your device. No account required. No tracking. No ads. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enable Screen Time access (takes 5 seconds) 2. Choose which apps distract you most 3. Tap Start Focus β€” those apps are gone 4. End the session and see your stats grow FREE VS PRO Free includes: block up to 3 individual apps, Focus Lock up to 25 minutes, 1 automatic schedule, daily stats, and streak tracking. ShieldFlow Pro unlocks: block entire app categories (social, games, news β€” one tap blocks them all), unlimited individual app blocking, extended Focus Lock (50m, 90m, and custom), unlimited schedules, monthly insights, and priority support. Try Pro free for 7 days β€” no charge until the trial ends. Cancel anytime in iOS Settings. PRIVACY Your data never leaves your iPhone. ShieldFlow uses Apple's FamilyControls framework and never has access to which apps you block. No account needed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Leech4 screens
ShieldFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

Leech and ShieldFlow are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. Leech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ShieldFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Leech versus ShieldFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeechShieldFlow
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNo Worries! Lifestyle, LLCAngela Freeman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Leech

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
2 purchases

ShieldFlow

Subscriptions2
  • ShieldFlow Pro$6.991 Month
  • ShieldFlow Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

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

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