# HackerTracker vs Shield365

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.

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 October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HackerTracker | Shield365 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackertracker/id1021141595/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield365/id6743127978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seth Law](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021140574) | [Rescue Rangers, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761376813) |

## What reviewers say

### HackerTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackertracker/id1021141595)

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.

**Highlights:** On-device schedule management, Save preferred talks and events, Supports multiple conferences, Automatic schedule updates, View talks, contests, and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shield365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield365/id6743127978)

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.

**Highlights:** Family-focused safety, Location tracking, Bluetooth tracker integration, Geofencing alerts, Speed notifications, Extended location history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Service | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HackerTracker free?

HackerTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shield365 free?

Shield365 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HackerTracker or Shield365?

Shield365 is rated higher. HackerTracker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Shield365 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HackerTracker or Shield365 have ads?

Neither HackerTracker nor Shield365 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HackerTracker or Shield365?

HackerTracker ships an update fortnightly, and Shield365 every 10 days. Most recently, HackerTracker was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shield365 on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*