HackerTracker vs Shield365
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HackerTracker
Organize your attendance at information security conferences. Save and view your preferred talks and events from multiple conferences, including DEF CON and BSides, with an on-device schedule that updates automatically.
- On-device schedule management
- Save preferred talks and events
- Supports multiple conferences
- Automatic schedule updates
- View talks, contests, and events
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Plan your visit to any number of information security conferences. HackerTracker features an on-device schedule for viewing and saving your preferred talks and events from different events, including DEF CON, local BSides events, OWASP global conferences, and others. The schedule for talks, contests, and events are included and HackerTracker updates automatically for other conferences as data becomes available.
Shield365
This app offers family safety features, including location tracking for loved ones and personal belongings. It provides peace of mind by safeguarding personal data and offering tools to protect family members and important items.
- Family-focused safety
- Location tracking
- Bluetooth tracker integration
- Geofencing alerts
- Speed notifications
- Extended location history
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Stay connected and secure with Shield 365, America’s premier family-focused safety and location-tracking app. Whether at home, online, or on the move, our trusted family safety features provide peace of mind while ensuring your personal data remains private and never shared. Shield 365 goes beyond basic GPS tracking—helping you protect your loved ones and safeguard your most important belongings with ease. More than just a location tracker, Shield 365 lets you effortlessly keep track of your keys, wallet, phone, and other essentials with integrated Bluetooth trackers. These devices seamlessly sync with your Shield 365 map, giving you a single, secure platform to locate everything and everyone that matters most. Premium Subscription Features (Paid Features) Upgrade to Shield 365 Premium for advanced safety and control: Customizable Rules – Set up advanced rules like geofencing alerts and speed notifications. Extended History – Access up to 30 days of location tracking history for better insights and peace of mind. Family-Wide Access – Your subscription extends to all members in your group, ensuring everyone stays protected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shield365 at 5.0 against HackerTracker's 4.2. HackerTracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (47 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Shield365 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. HackerTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shield365 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HackerTracker has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HackerTracker ships an update fortnightly, Shield365 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HackerTracker | Shield365 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (47 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seth Law | Rescue Rangers, LLC |
Customer experience
HackerTracker
Shield365
In-app purchases
HackerTracker
No in-app purchases
Shield365
- Monthly Premium Service$7.991 Month
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