Comparison

MoveFirst vs DoomShield

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

Head to head
About

MoveFirst

Features
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Move first. Scroll later. Instead of restricting yourself with willpower alone, MoveFirst ties your screen time to physical activity, every workout you complete earns minutes you can spend on the apps you want to limit. Need minutes right now? Do a quick set of pushups or squats in front of your camera. Spend less time on distracting apps and more time being active. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose which apps to block: social media, news, games, anything you want to use less. 2. Set a daily activity goal from 1 minute to 2 hours. You decide what counts: running, walking, cycling, strength training, yoga, hiking, swimming, HIIT. 3. Workouts sync through Apple Health. MoveFirst reads activity automatically from any Health-connected app - Apple Watch, Strava, Strong, Peloton, Whoop, and many more. No manual logging. 4. Or earn on the spot with an Instant Workout. Do pushups or squats in front of your camera and your reps are counted as you go. Every set earns minutes and counts toward your daily goal and streak. 5. Spend earned minutes. When a blocked app is opened, you'll see a screen with your current balance of screen time minutes earned. Tap to spend a few minutes, or close the app and earn more first. FEATURES • Instant Workouts - do pushups or squats in front of your camera and earn minutes on the spot, no fitness app needed • Daily goal and streaks - track consistency and build a real habit • Fitness and screen-time insights - track your progress, balance, and trends over time • Hard mode - require yourself to hit your daily goal before any screen time is earned • Customisable reward rules - weight each activity to match your goals. Earn more for strength training than walking, or boost the yoga rate when you're focused on flexibility. • Emergency override - when you really need an app, get 15 minutes of access once a day, then it's locked again ON YOUR TERMS MoveFirst is a personal self-management tool for adults (18+). You choose which apps to block, you set the goal, and you control when to spend your earned minutes. It is not a parental control app and is not for managing anyone else's device. PRIVACY MoveFirst reads workout data from Apple Health solely to compute your rewards. We do not read heart rate, sleep, GPS routes, or body measurements. Instant Workouts count your reps on your phone. No video is recorded, stored, or sent anywhere, and camera access is optional. We do not sell your data. We use privacy-conscious product analytics and App Store campaign reporting to improve onboarding, subscriptions, and marketing performance; workout data, whether from Apple Health or the camera, is not shared with analytics providers or used for ad targeting. SUBSCRIPTION MoveFirst Premium is available as an auto-renewing monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase: • Pricing is shown in your local currency on the in-app paywall before purchase • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • The monthly subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions • Privacy Policy: https://movefirst.co/privacy • Terms of Use: https://movefirst.co/terms Move first. Use your apps mindfully. Build a habit that lasts.

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DoomShield

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Stop losing hours to the scroll. DoomShield locks the apps that hijack your attention—Instagram, TikTok, X, and more—until you earn them back with real push-ups. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that drain you. 2. Open one and DoomShield's shield blocks it. 3. Do your push-ups—the AI camera counts every rep. 4. Earn a timed unlock. When it's up, the shield comes back. It's a simple trade: move your body, get your time. No willpower required—just a rule you can't swipe away. REAL, UN-BYPASSABLE BLOCKING DoomShield uses Apple's Screen Time technology to block apps at the system level. This isn't a timer you can dismiss—it's a real shield. EARN IT WITH EFFORT Turn doomscrolling into reps. Every unlock costs a few push-ups, so the more you reach for your phone, the stronger you get. SQUAD: STREAKS WITH FRIENDS Add friends, build daily streaks, and keep each other honest. Nudge your squad when they slack—accountability is the cheat code. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your push-ups, unlocks, and streaks over time. Watch wasted hours turn into reps. DOOMSHIELD PRO Upgrade for unlimited blocked apps, unlimited daily unlocks, custom rep and session targets, and full stats. Beat the doomscroll. Build the habit. Get your time back—one rep at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MoveFirst4 screens
DoomShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MoveFirst at none against DoomShield's shown. DoomShield's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. MoveFirst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and DoomShield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoveFirst ships an update every 10 days, DoomShield every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MoveFirst versus DoomShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoveFirstDoomShield
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugh GreetheadMichael Aubry

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MoveFirst

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

DoomShield

Subscriptions3
  • DoomShield Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • DoomShield Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • DoomShield Pro Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is MoveFirst free?
MoveFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoomShield free?
DoomShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MoveFirst or DoomShield have ads?
DoomShield shows ads; MoveFirst does not.
Which is updated more often, MoveFirst or DoomShield?
MoveFirst ships an update every 10 days, and DoomShield every 4 days. Most recently, MoveFirst was updated on September 12, 2026 and DoomShield on September 19, 2026.

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