IDShield vs TMWS Agent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IDShield
This app provides comprehensive identity protection and fraud monitoring for existing members. It allows users to track credit scores, monitor the dark web, social media, and public records for suspicious activity, and receive instant alerts.
- Credit score tracking
- Dark web monitoring
- Credential monitoring
- Social media monitoring
- Minor monitoring
- Push notifications
- Biometric login
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IDShield helps you protect your identity and online privacy. You must be an IDShield member to use the IDShield app. Stay one step ahead of identity theft with powerful identity and credit monitoring tools, real-time alerts, and expert support from identity theft specialists and licensed private investigators. Plus tools to manage your online reputation. With IDShield you receive identity and online privacy protection services including: • 24/7 emergency support — In the event of an identity theft emergency, we provide access to live support 24/7/365, ensuring you can get help right away. • Full-service restoration — In the event identity theft occurs you will be assigned a dedicated Licensed Private Investigator who will do whatever it takes for as long as it takes, as long as the membership is active, to restore your identity. • Identity theft reimbursement — IDShield provides Identity Fraud Protection, provided by a leading national carrier. This policy provides reimbursement for certain expenses and financial losses incurred as a result of identity theft. • Removal of information from data broker sites — Data brokers collect valuable personal information. They often sell this data to companies for targeted advertising and other purposes. IDShield's Privacy Check runs a scan every 90 days and if your private data is found you will receive an alert and can review and remove your information. • Credit monitoring and credit score tracking — Monitor your credit and track your Experian credit score monthly • Device Protection — Keep your computer, mobile phone and other devices safe with cybersecurity protection from our trusted partner, Trend Micro. Protection includes a password manager, a VPN to secure your Wi-Fi connection, anti-malware protection, and ScamCheck that blocks suspicious calls and texts • Online parental controls — Monitor and block access, and set specific timeframes for internet use. • Sex offender monitoring — Search for registered sex offenders in your area and receive alerts if someone moves in or out of your neighborhood. • Social media monitoring — Scan your social media accounts for potentially damaging content. Receive alerts for foul language or exposure of personal information. • Financial account monitoring — Monitor your financial accounts including credit cards, checking, savings, 401k, 403(b), 457 accounts, loans for withdrawals, balance transfers and large purchases. • High risk application monitoring — Receive an alert if your personal information is used to open a new bank account or initiate a large money transfer. • Court record monitoring — Receive an alert if your identity becomes associated with a criminal record. • Dark web monitoring — IDShield scans online sources—including servers, chat rooms, and forums—for fraudulent use of your personal information. You will receive an alert if any matches are found. • Child monitoring — Receive alerts if your child's SSN is used to create new accounts or apply for credit. Feature available with the IDShield Family Plan only for dependent children under the age of 18. IDShield® is a registered trademark of Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. ("LegalShield"). LegalShield provides access to identity theft protection plans. Identity theft protection plans provide access to monitoring, consultation, and restoration services. An Identity Fraud Protection Plan is underwritten and administered through American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida, an Assurant company. LegalShield is not an insurance carrier. Please refer to the actual policies for terms, conditions, and exclusions of coverage. Coverage varies by plan and may not be available in all jurisdictions.
TMWS Agent
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This is the client app for Trend Micro Web Security which would secure your web surfing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IDShield at weekly against TMWS Agent's every 5 weeks. TMWS Agent's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IDShield ships an update weekly, TMWS Agent every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IDShield | TMWS Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (954 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 954 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. | Trend Micro Incorporated |
Bugs and requests
IDShield
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to add monitored items
- Credit report not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Frequent app freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent data display across platforms
Requested features
5 requests- Improved dark web monitoring
- Enhanced social media tracking
- Streamlined account management
- Customizable alert preferences
- Seamless integration with other services
TMWS Agent
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IDShield
No in-app purchases
TMWS Agent
No in-app purchases







