Comparison

AntScope vs Shielding Tester

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

Head to head
About

AntScope

Connect your RigExpert antenna analyzer to your smartphone for detailed antenna system analysis. Visualize SWR and Smith charts, and view all parameters in one place.

Highlights
  • Connects to RigExpert analyzers via BLE
  • SWR chart visualization
  • Smith chart visualization
  • All parameters mode
  • Supports RigExpert Stick 230 BLE
Features
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AntScope for iOS is a software designed to connect the RigExpert antenna analyzers with BLE option to Apple smartphones. This software allows to get information about your antenna system and visualize that information: - SWR chart (standing wave ratio) - Smith chart - All parameters mode Supported analyzers: - RigExpert Stick 230 - RigExpert Stick 230 BLE

About

Shielding Tester

Features
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Shielding Tester is designed for quick testing of shielding boxes, cases, bags, and other devices that block radio signals based on the Faraday cage principle. The application measures signal strengths across a range of mobile communication standards, including GSM/2G/3G/4G/5G, Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, and Bluetooth. It provides insights on how effectively these devices block radio signals across various frequencies, assisting in the verification of the performance of Faraday cage devices and accessories. ‣ Test the effectiveness of your Faraday cage within a minute; ‣ Get test results on cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth frequencies; ‣ Sign in to unlock access to advanced features. FARADAY CAGE ASSESSMENT Determine the effectiveness of your signal-blocking gear! - Open the app. - Initiate the test. - Place your phone inside the Faraday enclosure. - Listen for the sound indication of test completion. - Receive information on your shielding sleeve, box, or bag's efficiency. PERSONAL DASHBOARD Access your account to explore extra features! Store your test results and forward them via email. SHOP In case your Faraday cage underperforms and permits signal leakage, you have the convenience to acquire a tested and guaranteed shielding solution directly from the app. DISCLAIMER On iOS 11 and later, the measurement approach used by the app may exhibit a potential deviation of ±5 dBm. Please be aware that the results provided are approximations, intended to offer a general idea of signal levels and shielding performance, rather than exact measurements.

Screenshots

AntScope4 screens
Shielding Tester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AntScope at every 2 months against Shielding Tester's every 7 months. AntScope also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AntScope ships an update every 2 months, Shielding Tester every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AntScope versus Shielding Tester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAntScopeShielding Tester
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRig Expert Ukraine Ltd.Velter KZ

In-app purchases

None

AntScope

No in-app purchases

None

Shielding Tester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AntScope free?
AntScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shielding Tester free?
Shielding Tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AntScope or Shielding Tester have ads?
Neither AntScope nor Shielding Tester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AntScope or Shielding Tester?
AntScope ships an update every 2 months, and Shielding Tester every 7 months. Most recently, AntScope was updated on October 12, 2026 and Shielding Tester on September 27, 2026.

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