Comparison

Shield Community vs Playtime Shield

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

Head to head
About

Shield Community

This security app allows users to send emergency alerts with their location to pre-selected contacts. It integrates with personal protection products for manual or automated alerts, ensuring loved ones can provide immediate assistance. PIN protection adds an extra layer of security.

Highlights
  • Emergency contact alerts
  • Location sharing
  • PIN-enabled security
  • Integration with personal protection products
  • Manual and automated alerts
  • Text message alerts
Features
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The Shield Community app is a security network created by Damsel in Defense for individuals to be able to alert emergency contacts through a complete safety system of personal protection products. This app can be used to send a text message, using your cellular data, to your emergency contacts. PIN-enabled security ensures that no one is allowed unauthorized access in the event of an emergency. Messages are initiated manually or through a Shield-enabled personal protection product paired with your device. Not only will your loved ones be alerted to your emergency, but they will be provided your location to get help to you immediately. Shield Community from Damsel in Defense; peace of mind redefined.

About

Playtime Shield

Features
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Playtime Shield is a cutting-edge app designed for iPhone and iPad, tailored specifically for parents seeking to create a safe and controlled digital environment for their children. This intuitive app empowers parents to selectively manage app usage by setting up personalized profiles, each with distinct access permissions. The ingenious design allows for three separate lists within each profile: one for apps that are always off-limits, another for those that are perpetually permitted, and a third for apps allowed for use only within pre-set time frames. Out of the box, Playtime Shield provides one profile, which can be expanded to an unlimited number with a simple, one-time in-app purchase, ensuring that each child’s experience is uniquely catered to their needs and the parent's peace of mind. In addition to its robust profile management system, Playtime Shield boasts seamless voice command integration, allowing for the swift activation of any profile with just a phrase such as "Activate Playtime Shield!" This feature not only adds a layer of convenience but also enhances the interactive experience for both parents and children. The app’s commitment to a user-friendly interface ensures that parents can effortlessly navigate through settings, making the digital playground as safe and enjoyable as possible for their little ones. With Playtime Shield, parents can share their devices with their children worry-free, confident in the knowledge that their device is safeguarded against unsuitable content and excessive usage.

Screenshots

Shield Community4 screens
Playtime Shield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shield Community at Free against Playtime Shield's $1.99. Shield Community also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Shield Community is free to download; Playtime Shield costs $1.99 up front. Playtime Shield sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Shield Community asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shield Community versus Playtime Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShield CommunityPlaytime Shield
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDamsel in DefensePlaytime Powerup LLC

In-app purchases

None

Shield Community

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Playtime Shield

One-time4
  • Multiple Custom Profiles$0.99
  • Time-Restricted App Usage$0.99
  • Family-Wide Multiple Profiles$1.99
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  • Family-Wide Timed Apps Usage$1.99

Questions

Is Shield Community free?
Shield Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Playtime Shield free?
Playtime Shield costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Shield Community or Playtime Shield have ads?
Neither Shield Community nor Playtime Shield shows ads.

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