# SPIN Safe Browser vs Shield Porn Blocker

The clearest difference is monetization model: SPIN Safe Browser at free with in-app purchases against Shield Porn Blocker's subscription. SPIN Safe Browser also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 333). Shield Porn Blocker's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 53%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPIN Safe Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Shield Porn Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SPIN Safe Browser against 4.3 for Shield Porn Blocker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPIN Safe Browser has 2.7K ratings behind it against 333, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of SPIN Safe Browser's written reviews are positive against 83% of Shield Porn Blocker's.

SPIN Safe Browser ships an update every 6 weeks, Shield Porn Blocker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPIN Safe Browser | Shield Porn Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-safe-browser/id1069119528/reviews)** | [4.3 (333 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-porn-blocker/id1102208660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 333 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 267 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National Education Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053543709) | [Jonathan Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/656198094) |

## What reviewers say

### SPIN Safe Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-safe-browser/id1069119528)

This app provides a secure browsing experience by automatically blocking adult content, pornography, and harmful websites. It offers enhanced safety features and ensures safe search results on popular engines.

**Highlights:** Automatic content blocking, Safe search enforcement, YouTube Restricted Mode, Passcode protection, Domain blocking/allowing, Ad-free experience (with subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SPIN+ Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| SPIN+ Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful
- 🔒 Safe browsing
- 👍 Great app
- 🔒 Blocks inappropriate content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Freezes when switching tabs
- 🐛 Doesn't load images/videos
- 🐛 Doesn't work offline

**Reported bugs**

- Can't delete the app
- YouTube videos not blocked
- Bypass filters using Google search
- Crashes when opening tabs

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Allow customization of blocked sites
- Improve tab management
- Better integration with iOS features


### Shield Porn Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-porn-blocker/id1102208660)

This app acts as a Safari plugin to block explicit content, ensuring a safe browsing experience. It offers passcode protection and custom blacklisting for enhanced security. Ideal for families and individuals seeking to avoid unwanted material online.

**Highlights:** Blocks explicit images and websites, Passcode protection for tamper-proofing, Custom website blacklist, Family Sharing compatibility, Seamless integration with Safari

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscribtion | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Porn Blocking | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Effective content blocking
- 💰 Affordable subscription
- 🙏 Helpful for overcoming addiction
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- ⭐ Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Overly restrictive blocking
- 🔓 Ability to bypass the blocker
- 🔍 Blocks innocent searches
- 💸 Expensive for some users
- 🛑 Lack of family sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Blocking not working as expected
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow selective blocking
- Provide accountability options
- Expand to other browsers
- Add passcode protection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPIN Safe Browser free?

SPIN Safe Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shield Porn Blocker free?

Shield Porn Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SPIN Safe Browser or Shield Porn Blocker?

SPIN Safe Browser is rated higher. SPIN Safe Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Shield Porn Blocker averages 4.3 from 333 ratings.

### Do SPIN Safe Browser or Shield Porn Blocker have ads?

Neither SPIN Safe Browser nor Shield Porn Blocker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPIN Safe Browser or Shield Porn Blocker?

SPIN Safe Browser ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shield Porn Blocker every 2 months. Most recently, SPIN Safe Browser was updated on October 22, 2026 and Shield Porn Blocker on October 19, 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.*