Comparison

ShieldFlow vs Unscroll AI

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

Head to head
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/

About

Unscroll AI

This app helps you reduce excessive phone usage by linking screen time to physical activity. Block distracting apps and earn back scrolling minutes through exercises or by meeting daily step goals.

Highlights
  • App blocking via Screen Time
  • Camera-based rep counting
  • Apple Health step rewards
  • Daily scroll time balance
  • Streak and progress tracking
  • Optional cross-device sync
Features
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Stop doomscrolling by making screen time something you earn. Unscroll blocks distracting apps, then gives you one minute back for every camera-counted rep—or more time through daily steps. Move, unlock, and scroll on your terms. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Camera-based rep counting happens on your device. Your video is never recorded, stored, or uploaded. HOW IT WORKS • Choose the apps that pull you into endless scrolling • Complete push-ups, squats, jumping jacks, or daily steps • Earn screen time and use it when you choose • Apps lock again when your earned time runs out • Track streaks, movement, blocks, and screen-time trends WHY UNSCROLL • Turn an urge to scroll into movement • Build consistency without relying on willpower alone • Make daily exercise part of your normal phone routine • See the relationship between movement and screen use • Optionally create an account to sync progress across devices Free to download. Premium features are available with a subscription. Support: hello@unscroll.app Privacy: https://www.tryunscroll.app/privacy Terms: https://www.tryunscroll.app/terms

Screenshots

ShieldFlow4 screens
Unscroll AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

ShieldFlow and Unscroll AI 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. ShieldFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Unscroll AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ShieldFlow versus Unscroll AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShieldFlowUnscroll AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngela Freemankelvin Celso

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ShieldFlow

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

Unscroll AI

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

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

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