Comparison

Focused vs ShieldFlow

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

Head to head
About

Focused

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers features like strict focus modes and customizable schedules to build better habits and reduce screen time. Achieve real results and become more present in your daily life.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Strict focus mode for unbreakable concentration
  • Set daily time limits per app
  • Countdown timer with session tracking
  • Customizable schedules for different times
  • Motivational reminders to break autopilot habits
  • Screen time insights and progress tracking
  • Build consistency with streaks and milestones
Features
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Your phone steals 5+ hours of your day. Focused helps you take them back starting today. Join 10,000+ people who cut their screen time in half. Block distracting apps, build real focus habits, and finally stop doomscrolling — with an app that actually works. ▸ WHAT USERS SAY ◂ "I went from 7 hours of screen time to under 2. This app changed my daily routine." "Finally something that doesn't let me cheat. Strict Mode is a game-changer." ▸ REAL RESULTS ◂ • Save 1h 30m+ per day on average • 91% of users report less mindless scrolling • 87% feel more focused and productive within one week • Users build streaks of 27+ days of consistent focus ▸ HOW FOCUSED WORKS ◂ Most screen time apps fail because they're easy to ignore. Focused adds smart friction exactly when distractions happen — so you pause, reflect, and choose intentionally. ▸ POWERFUL FEATURES ◂ BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Block apps & websites instantly or on a schedule. One tap to block all social media. No willpower needed. STRICT FOCUS MODE Unbreakable focus when you need it. No bypassing. No cheating. No excuses. Perfect for deep work and study sessions. SMART APP LIMITS Set daily time limits per app. When you hit your limit, Focused steps in — no more "just 5 more minutes." FOCUS TIMER Beautiful countdown timer with session tracking. See exactly how long you stay focused every day. CUSTOM SCHEDULES Different rules for work, evenings, weekends, and sleep. Focused adapts to your life — not the other way around. SHIELD SCREEN When you try to open a blocked app, Focused shows a motivational reminder instead — helping you break the autopilot habit. SCREEN TIME INSIGHTS Track your focus time, daily progress, and improvement trends. Clear stats for the apps that distract you most. STREAKS & MILESTONES Build consistency with daily streaks. Stay motivated as you watch your habits transform week after week. ▸ BUILT FOR YOU ◂ • Professionals & remote workers • Students & deep work sessions • People reducing social media & phone addiction • ADHD-friendly focus support • Anyone who wants to be more present ▸ 100% PRIVATE & SECURE ◂ Focused uses Apple's Screen Time API. Your data never leaves your device. No tracking. No data selling. Privacy by design. ▸ TAKE BACK CONTROL ◂ Your time is your most valuable asset. Every hour you save from mindless scrolling is an hour for what truly matters — your goals, your health, your people. Download Focused. Start your focus journey today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ShieldFlow

Features
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Take back your focus. ShieldFlow blocks distracting apps using Apple's own Screen Time technology — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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

Focused4 screens
ShieldFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. Focused sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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
Focused versus ShieldFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusedShieldFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinx SolutionsAngela Freeman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Focused

Subscriptions2
  • Focused Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Focused Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

ShieldFlow

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

Questions

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

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