Comparison

TouchGrass Screen Time Control vs ShieldFlow

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

Head to head
About

TouchGrass Screen Time Control

This app encourages you to reduce screen time by nurturing a virtual plant that grows based on your usage habits. Build focus streaks and commit to dedicated sessions where you can set personal stakes for accountability.

Highlights
  • Virtual plant growth based on screen time
  • Focus session commitment
  • Streak building
  • Accountability stakes
  • App blocking
Features
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Touch Grass helps you reduce screen time by growing a plant that reflects your habits. Stay off distracting apps, build streaks, and commit to focus sessions where you put something on the line to stay accountable.

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

TouchGrass Screen Time Control4 screens
ShieldFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

TouchGrass Screen Time Control 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. TouchGrass Screen Time Control sells 6 one-off in-app purchases 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
TouchGrass Screen Time Control versus ShieldFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchGrass Screen Time ControlShieldFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOSEPH SAMUEL GRZYBAngela Freeman

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TouchGrass Screen Time Control

One-time6
  • 20 Seeds$0.99
  • 100 Seeds$4.99
  • 200 Seeds$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 500 Seeds$24.99
  • 1,000 Seeds$49.99
  • 2,000 Seeds$99.99
2 purchases

ShieldFlow

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

Questions

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

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