# Hi vs Shield Nickel

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hi at 16.6 against Shield Nickel's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Shield Nickel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hi | Shield Nickel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-yah/id1501558852/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **329** | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Well Go USA, Inc. (TX)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501558851) | [Tom Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043972329) |

## What reviewers say

### Hi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-yah/id1501558852)

Stream a vast library of martial arts and Asian action films, featuring classic kung fu and new releases. Enjoy content from renowned filmmakers and stars in this dedicated channel for action enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Extensive martial arts film library, Classic kung fu and new releases, Features popular filmmakers and stars, Dedicated Asian action content, Monthly and yearly subscription options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hi-YAH! Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Affordable
- 🚀 Great content
- 👍 Awesome selection of martial arts movies
- 👍 Reliable service
- 👍 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 👎 Limited options for audio/subtitle customization
- 👎 Lack of English dub versions for some movies

**Reported bugs**

- Movies not loading or playing correctly
- Playback issues when switching devices
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- More English dub options
- Improved device compatibility
- Expanded movie and TV show library
- Better user interface and navigation


### Shield Nickel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-nickel/id1602793577)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shield Nickel Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hi free?

Hi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shield Nickel free?

Shield Nickel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Hi or Shield Nickel have ads?

Neither Hi nor Shield Nickel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hi or Shield Nickel?

Hi ships an update every 3 months, and Shield Nickel every 3 months. Most recently, Hi was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shield Nickel on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*