Comparison

Espresso vs Shepherd

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

Head to head
About

Espresso

Easily send WhatsApp messages to numbers not saved in your contacts. Copy numbers from anywhere, like call logs or texts, and initiate a conversation directly. It's also useful for messaging yourself to save links or images.

Highlights
  • Message unsaved contacts
  • Initiate conversations from call logs
  • Copy and paste numbers
  • Message yourself
  • Direct WhatsApp integration
Features
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Send messages to phone numbers without saving them to your contacts. Espresso helps you start conversations quickly when you receive a call from an unknown number, copy a phone number from an email or message, or need to contact customers without adding temporary contacts. You can send a message to a single number or use the multi-send loop to prepare the same message for multiple numbers and open each conversation one by one. Main features: โ€ข Start a chat with any valid phone number โ€ข No need to save the number to your contacts โ€ข Send a message to a single number โ€ข Prepare the same message for multiple numbers โ€ข Open multiple conversations one by one using the multi-send loop โ€ข Paste copied numbers quickly โ€ข Choose the correct country code from the list โ€ข Works with WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business โ€ข Send messages to yourself to save links or notes โ€ข Simple and easy-to-use interface โ€ข No personal data collected How it works: Select the country code Enter or paste one or multiple phone numbers Write your message Start a single conversation or open each conversation one by one using the multi-send loop Privacy matters: Espresso does not collect your personal data. Please use the multi-send feature responsibly and only contact people who expect to receive your message. Disclaimer: Espresso is an independent utility app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp or Meta.

About

Shepherd

Features
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Shepherd Tool is your friendly watchdog for a safer, faster, more transparent connection. Built by TurboApps with years of focus on digital security and everyday cyber hygiene, it turns complex network details into clear, actionable insights โ€” without harvesting your data. Everything runs entirely on your device. We don't collect, store, or sell your personal information. โ€” WI-FI SECURITY โ€” Analyze the network you're connected to and get a clear security score from 0 to 100. Shepherd checks: โ€ข Encryption โ€” is your traffic protected or exposed? โ€ข Security protocol โ€” modern (WPA2/WPA3) or dangerously outdated (WEP)? โ€ข VPN protection โ€” is your traffic tunneled and private? โ€ข Proxy / interception โ€” is anything quietly redirecting your traffic? โ€ข Connection type and your public IP, with country and provider. Tap any check to learn what it means, why it matters, and exactly how to fix it. Security you can actually understand. โ€” SITE AVAILABILITY โ€” Keep an eye on the websites you care about. Add any site and instantly see if it's online, its HTTP status, and how fast it responds. Check them all at once, and open any site to view its response-time history on a clean chart. Measure your real download and upload speeds plus latency, shown on a beautiful live gauge. Every result is saved so you can track your connection quality over time. โ€” WHY SHEPHERD โ€” โ€ข Private by design โ€” no accounts, no ads, no trackers, no analytics. โ€ข Clear and educational โ€” every result is explained in plain language. โ€ข Beautiful and fast โ€” a modern, distinctive interface that's a pleasure to use. โ€ข Your data stays yours โ€” saved sites and history live only on your device. Whether you're on home Wi-Fi, the office, or public hotspots, Shepherd Tool helps you understand your network, spot risks early, and stay protected. Download Shepherd Tool and let your digital sheepdog guard your connection. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Espresso4 screens
Shepherd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Espresso at 16.4 against Shepherd's 18. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Espresso versus Shepherd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEspressoShepherd
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better18
Further details โ€” not scored
Size65 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTECNO BLOCKS FOR IT'S OWNER BAHAA EHAB ELDEN ABDULMOLLY MOHAMEDDot VPN France

In-app purchases

None

Espresso

No in-app purchases

None

Shepherd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Espresso free?
Espresso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shepherd free?
Shepherd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Espresso or Shepherd have ads?
Neither Espresso nor Shepherd shows ads.

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