Comparison

ShieldFlow vs Sky VPN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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

Sky VPN

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Sky VPN is an ultra-lightweight, efficient, and reliable application designed to elevate your network experience with zero configuration required. With just a single tap after installation, you can instantly enjoy a secure, private, and high-speed internet journey without burdening your device's resources. Get Sky VPN today and experience the new standard of safe, fast, and unlimited internet.

Screenshots

ShieldFlow4 screens
Sky VPN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sky VPN at none against ShieldFlow's 2. ShieldFlow's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ShieldFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Sky VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
ShieldFlow versus Sky VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShieldFlowSky VPN
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngela Freemanζ— ι”‘ε£ΉηΊΏη½‘η»œδΌ εͺ’ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ShieldFlow

Subscriptions2
  • ShieldFlow Pro$6.991 Month
  • ShieldFlow Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Sky VPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShieldFlow free?
ShieldFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky VPN free?
Sky VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShieldFlow or Sky VPN have ads?
Sky VPN shows ads; ShieldFlow does not.

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