Reduce vs ScreenShield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Reduce
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Take back your focus. Reduce helps you block distracting apps, build daily focus streaks, and reclaim hours of your day - powered by Apple's native Screen Time technology. - FOCUS SESSIONS - Start a session and Reduce blocks your most distracting apps at the system level. Choose your duration, pick your blocklist, and get to work. No willpower required - blocked apps stay blocked until your session ends. - DUMB PHONE MODE - Turn your iPhone into a dumb phone with one tap. Only essential apps stay accessible - everything else is blocked. Perfect for deep work, family time, or a complete digital detox. - DAILY GOALS & STREAKS - Set a daily focus goal and watch your progress with a visual ring. Build a streak by hitting your goal every day - don't break the chain. - LIVE ACTIVITY - See your active session on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Always know how much focus time is left without opening the app. - RECURRING BLOCKS - Schedule daily blocks to automatically restrict apps during work hours, study time, or bedtime. Set it once and your blocks activate on their own. - KEY FEATURES - โข Block specific apps or entire categories โข Focus Mode: block distractions, keep everything else โข Dumb Phone Mode: allow only essential apps โข Session durations from 15 minutes to 3 hours โข Daily focus goal with visual progress ring โข Streak tracking to stay motivated โข Live Activity on Dynamic Island & Lock Screen โข Scheduled recurring daily blocks โข System-level blocking via Apple Screen Time โข Privacy-first: all data stays on your device - SUBSCRIPTION - Reduce is free with Focus Sessions, daily goals, and streak tracking. Upgrade to Reduce Pro to unlock Dumb Phone Mode, longer sessions, and recurring blocks. Terms of Use: https://reducescreentime.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://reducescreentime.app/privacy/
ScreenShield
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ScreenDetox helps you take control of your daily screen time. Set a time limit for any app โ when time's up, ScreenDetox activates a shield to block the app and keep you focused. Two protection modes: - Gentle Mode โ shows a reminder when time's up. Choose to leave, or wait out a cooldown before the app reopens - Strict Mode โ the shield can't be bypassed. Time's up means time's up Track your progress: - Daily and weekly stats on time held - Streaks to build lasting habits - Achievements to celebrate your milestones - Self-control rate to see how often you held back Your phone doesn't have to win. You do. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Reduce and ScreenShield are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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Both are free to download. Reduce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ScreenShield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Reduce | ScreenShield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apphaze | Chen Yu - Shun |
In-app purchases
Reduce
- Reduce Pro Weely7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Reduce Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
ScreenShield
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$34.99









