MailShield Guardian
AI Fraud & Scam Protection
About
This app uses AI to detect and protect against various scams, including mail, texts, emails, calls, and payment requests. It provides clear verdicts and offers features like a recovery wizard and community scam database. Optional subscriptions add always-on protection and family monitoring.
What's New in MailShield Guardian
2.8.57
July 10, 2026
• Fewer false alarms on legitimate promotional and marketing emails • New "About this number" panel in Senior Mode — shows what kind of phone line a number is • Fixed a "No connection" error when checking phone numbers • Reliability and performance improvements
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MailShield Pro
Full fraud protect - family alerts - community intel
Developer apps
FAQ
What types of scams does MailShield Guardian protect against?
MailShield Guardian analyzes physical mail, texts, emails, phone numbers, voicemails, QR codes, and payment requests. This includes phishing links, package alerts, bank fraud, romance scams, IRS impersonators, robocalls, and Zelle/Venmo/Cash App scams.
How does MailShield Guardian ensure user privacy?
The app offers anonymous sign-in without requiring email, password, or social login. Scan content is processed in-memory and never stored, with only anonymized scam fingerprints contributing to the community database.
What are the benefits of the MailShield Guardian Pro subscription?
The Pro subscription, at $6.99/month or $49.99/year, adds always-on background monitoring for Gmail, Outlook, IMAP, SMS, and calls. It also allows batch scanning of up to 5 messages and provides unlimited scan history.
How does the Family subscription work?
The Family subscription, at $9.99/month or $89.99/year, includes all Pro features and adds a shared Family Dashboard. This allows real-time monitoring of family members' scans and alerts them to potential scams, supporting up to 5 members via Apple Family Sharing.
Does MailShield Guardian have ads?
No, MailShield Guardian is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads, no tracking, anonymous sign-in' for the free tier, and this policy extends to the paid tiers.
What is the age rating for MailShield Guardian?
MailShield Guardian has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 9 and above, suggesting content that is generally appropriate for this age group.
How often is MailShield Guardian updated?
The app was last updated on June 2, 2026, with version 2.8.44. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance by the developer.
What devices are supported by MailShield Guardian?
MailShield Guardian is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. This means users with these Apple mobile devices can download and use the application.