Comparison

Hourfall vs ScreenShield

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

Head to head
About

Hourfall

Features
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Not everyone responds well to app blockers. For many people, hard limits feel frustrating, easy to ignore, or difficult to stick to. Hourfall takes a different approach. Instead of locking you out, Hourfall helps you build awareness in the moment. By showing your app usage live while you are actively using it, it becomes easier to notice when a quick check is turning into wasted time and make a conscious choice to stop. Track app usage live See your active app time in real time, right when it matters most. That immediate feedback makes it easier to notice when a quick check is turning into a long scroll. Switch into focus fast When you are ready to stop, start a built-in focus session and move directly into deep work, study, or uninterrupted time. See wasted time vs. saved time Your dashboard gives you a simple view of how much time was lost to distraction and how much time you intentionally protected for focus. Review your habits over time Explore daily and weekly stats to spot patterns, identify your biggest distractions, and measure your progress. Stay aware from your Home Screen Use widgets and quick actions for faster access to your stats, sessions, and daily progress. Fits your routine Customize time boundaries and session behavior so tracking works the way your day actually works. Private by design Your usage data stays on your device. Hourfall processes tracking locally, so your personal habits stay private. Whether you want to reduce doomscrolling, study with fewer interruptions, or build stronger focus habits, Hourfall helps you notice more, scroll less, and use your time with more intention. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Privacy Policy: https://typhoon-flyingfish-ac0.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3567ffa20dfe8005b6c1c3f29ae48e72 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScreenShield

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Hourfall4 screens
ScreenShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hourfall 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.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Hourfall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hourfall versus ScreenShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHourfallScreenShield
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr HnatiukChen Yu - Shun

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hourfall

Subscriptions2
  • Hourfall Premium ยท Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Hourfall Premium ยท Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
3 purchases

ScreenShield

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

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

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