Morning vs ShieldFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Morning
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Morning: Focus & Routine Mornings don't have to be chaotic. Most productivity apps add more things to think about. Morning does the opposite. It gives you a clear, simple list of what you want to do before the day takes over, and quietly gets out of your way. No complex systems. No overwhelming dashboards. Just your routines, your pace, your morning. Build your morning, your way Add the things that matter to you: a workout, journaling, stretching, a glass of water, and put them in the order that feels right. Morning remembers them for you, every single day. Stay focused, not just busy When you're ready, tap Start and let Focus Time guide you through your list. One routine at a time, with a gentle timer that keeps you moving without pressure. See your progress A simple calendar shows the days you showed up. Watch your streak grow and feel the quiet satisfaction of consistency. One morning at a time. Share your wins Finished everything? Celebrate it. Share your completed day with your friends and let them know you started strong. Light on your phone. Light on your mind. Morning is designed to feel effortless. No subscriptions to figure out, no settings rabbit holes, no learning curve. You open it, you do your thing, you move on with your day. The best morning routine is the one you actually do. Download Morning and start tomorrow. Privacy Policy: https://vanluhurla.com/morning-app-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://vanluhurla.com/morning-app-terms-of-use.html
ShieldFlow
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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/
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Verdict
Morning 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
Both are free to download. Morning sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.
| Parameter | Morning | ShieldFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ricardo Hurla | Angela Freeman |
In-app purchases
Morning
- Pro Access14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Access Pro14 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Morning Lifetime$39.99
ShieldFlow
- ShieldFlow Pro$6.991 Month
- ShieldFlow Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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