Comparison

ifconfig vs SpamShield

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ifconfig

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ifconfig - Network Interface Viewer A developer-focused iOS app that displays your device's network interfaces (en0, lo0, etc.) with detailed information, including IP addresses, interface flags, and status indicators. Key Features: โ€ข Spotlight Integration - Search "ifconfig" in Spotlight to instantly access any network interface โ€ข Comprehensive interface details with IPv4/IPv6 addresses โ€ข Copy IP addresses with a single tap โ€ข Clean iPad split-view and iPhone navigation โ€ข Real-time interface status monitoring Perfect for developers, network administrators, and tech enthusiasts who need quick access to network interface information. The unique Spotlight integration sets this app apart - no more opening the app and scrolling through interfaces. Just search "ifconfig en0" in Spotlight and jump directly to that interface's details. Supports all interface types: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Loopback, and Cellular with color-coded icons and comprehensive technical details.

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SpamShield

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Stop spam texts and unwanted calls on your iPhone. SpamShield filters SMS from unknown senders and blocks calls from numbers you choose, entirely on your device. SMS FILTER Moves spam texts from unknown senders to the Spam list in Messages. Block senders by number, or by keywords you add, like loan or you won. Built-in checks for common scam phrases, suspicious links and promotional messages. Whitelist trusted numbers so their texts always get through. Optionally send every text from unknown senders to Spam. Adjust how strict the filter is. CALL BLOCKING Add a number to your Blacklist, and calls from it are blocked before your iPhone rings. EASY SETUP iOS lets you turn on SMS filters and call blocking only in the Settings app. SpamShield shows you every step with screenshots. To turn on the SMS filter, open Settings, then Apps, then Messages, tap Text Message Filter and select SpamShield. To turn on call blocking, open Settings, then Apps, then Phone, tap Call Blocking and Identification and turn on SpamShield. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Works fully offline, with no account and no servers. Filtering runs on your iPhone, and your lists and messages never leave it. GOOD TO KNOW SpamShield works on iPhone only. iOS sends only SMS and MMS from senders not in your contacts to the filter. iMessages and texts from your contacts are never filtered. iOS does not block calls from your contacts or from numbers you recently called.

Screenshots

ifconfig3 screens
SpamShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SpamShield at Free against ifconfig's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

SpamShield is free to download; ifconfig costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
ifconfig versus SpamShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterifconfigSpamShield
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyโ€”Every 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkye Road Systems, Inc.MOBILEXAPPS MB

In-app purchases

None

ifconfig

No in-app purchases

None

SpamShield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ifconfig free?
ifconfig costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpamShield free?
SpamShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ifconfig or SpamShield have ads?
Neither ifconfig nor SpamShield shows ads.

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