# Shield Community vs Playtime Shield

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shield Community | Playtime Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-community/id1441843241/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **33** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Damsel in Defense](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441843090) | [Playtime Powerup LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712824324) |

## What reviewers say

### Shield Community

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-community/id1441843241)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Playtime Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playtime-shield/id6471345457)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiple Custom Profiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time-Restricted App Usage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Family-Wide Multiple Profiles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Family-Wide Timed Apps Usage | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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