Comparison

ScamShield vs My SIMBA

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

Head to head
About

ScamShield

This app acts as a digital guardian, blocking unwanted scam calls and filtering suspicious SMS messages. It allows users to proactively check potentially harmful links and messages before engagement, and report new scams to aid community protection.

Highlights
  • Block scam calls
  • Filter scam SMS
  • Check suspicious messages
  • Report scams
  • Get scam report notifications
  • Upload screenshots for analysis
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ScamShield: Your scam-fighting sidekick ScamShield protects you by blocking scam calls, filtering scam SMSes, and letting you check suspicious messages before clicking anything regrettable. Here’s what ScamShield can do: [New] Get notified when a number you reported gets marked as scam-related - When the authorities mark a number you reported as possibly used by scammers, we’ll send you a push notification. You can also view a history of numbers you reported that have been marked as scam-related. Spot a scam before it gets you - Came across a suspicious link, message, or phone number? Paste it in to see if it might be a scam. You can even upload screenshots - works for SMS, WhatsApp, and Telegram too. Block and filter scam calls & SMSes - Follow our quick setup guide to block known scam numbers and filter out sketchy messages. Report suspicious calls, messages, and links - Help the community by reporting scams - with screenshots if you have them. The more we know, the better we can protect everyone. Heads up: Submitting a scam report in the app isn't the same as filing an official police report. If you've been scammed, please file an e-report with the Singapore Police Force. Download ScamShield for yourself and your loved ones - because a little protection goes a long way. We may occasionally prompt you to refresh the ScamShield app, which helps with performance and security. The prompt to refresh will appear when you open the app, and does not require you to visit the App Store to update to the latest version. Feedback? Ideas? Love letters? Tell us at go.gov.sg/scamshield-share-feedback ScamShield is built by Open Government Products, in collaboration with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC).

About

My SIMBA

Manage your mobile account and services conveniently on the go. This easy-to-use application provides quick control over your products through a sleek interface, offering immediate access to usage, balance, and profile management.

Highlights
  • Manage SIMBA account and services
  • Monitor mobile usage
  • Check account balance
  • Manage user profile
  • Sleek and easy-to-use interface
Features
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My SIMBA is a one-stop-shop to help you manage your SIMBA account and services on the go! Our brand-new app is easy to use, giving you quick control of your SIMBA products through our sleek interface. With a range of features right at your fingertips, SIMBA gives you immediate access to: • Your mobile usage • Account Balance • Manage your profile and more Keep an eye out for regular updates as we're continually looking for ways to improve the app.

Screenshots

ScamShield4 screens
My SIMBA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScamShield at 3.5 against My SIMBA's 1.5. ScamShield also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 8%). My SIMBA's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScamShield holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My SIMBA has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of ScamShield's written reviews are positive against 8% of My SIMBA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScamShield ships an update every 6 weeks, My SIMBA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ScamShield versus My SIMBA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScamShieldMy SIMBA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better1.5 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews — better7.6% of reviews
Number of ratings222 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGovernment Technology AgencySIMBA TELECOM PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

ScamShield

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative45.1%

My SIMBA

All ratings22 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative86.4%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive7.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative87.0%

In-app purchases

None

ScamShield

No in-app purchases

None

My SIMBA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScamShield free?
ScamShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My SIMBA free?
My SIMBA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScamShield or My SIMBA?
ScamShield is rated higher. ScamShield averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while My SIMBA averages 1.5 from 22 ratings.
Do ScamShield or My SIMBA have ads?
Neither ScamShield nor My SIMBA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScamShield or My SIMBA?
ScamShield ships an update every 6 weeks, and My SIMBA every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScamShield was updated on August 16, 2026 and My SIMBA on September 22, 2026.

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