Comparison

ShieldApps VPN vs PDF Guard(Pro)

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

Head to head
About

ShieldApps VPN

This application secures your internet connection, protecting your online activity from tracking and snooping. It uses strong encryption to mask your location, allowing for anonymous browsing without geographical limitations or restrictions.

Highlights
  • Secures device connection
  • Protects online browsing from tracking
  • Provides anonymity and privacy
  • Masks and falsifies location
  • Bypasses geographical limitations
  • Offers secure connection choices worldwide
  • Protects personal information on public WiFi
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ShieldApps VPN secures the connection between your device, the WiFi hotspot that you have connected to, and the world wide web. ShieldApps VPN is used to protect your online browsing from tracking, information snooping, ip-logging and more, providing you complete anonymity and privacy! ShieldApps VPN uses strong encryption algorithms to mask and falsify your location so you can browse the internet freely, without geographical limitation, censorship or any other restriction. Use ShieldApps VPN to browse the internet, safely, and PRIVATELY! - Keeps you safe when you shop,stream and socialize - Lets you browse the internet anonymously - Offers more than 20 secure connection choices worldwide - Protects your personal information in public WiFi hotspots Please see ShieldApps "Terms of Use" and "Privacy Policy": Terms of Use: https://www.shieldapps.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://www.shieldapps.com/privacy-policy

About

PDF Guard(Pro)

Features
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PDF Guard: Your Ultimate Solution for PDF Security and Freedom. Easily lock and unlock your PDF files with precision and confidence. Take control of your document privacy and accessibility in just a few clicks. Guard your information, unlock your convenience. Developed by Anvaysoft Programmer- Hrishi Suthar Made with love in India

Screenshots

ShieldApps VPN4 screens
PDF Guard(Pro)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShieldApps VPN at Free against PDF Guard(Pro)'s $2.99. ShieldApps VPN also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 20 months). PDF Guard(Pro)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ShieldApps VPN is free to download; PDF Guard(Pro) costs $2.99 up front. ShieldApps VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PDF Guard(Pro) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShieldApps VPN ships an update every 6 months, PDF Guard(Pro) every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ShieldApps VPN versus PDF Guard(Pro): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShieldApps VPNPDF Guard(Pro)
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShieldAppsHrishi Suthar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ShieldApps VPN

Subscriptions2
  • ShieldAppsVPN$4.991 Month
  • ShieldApps VPN 1-Year$19.991 Year
None

PDF Guard(Pro)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShieldApps VPN free?
ShieldApps VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Guard(Pro) free?
PDF Guard(Pro) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShieldApps VPN or PDF Guard(Pro) have ads?
Neither ShieldApps VPN nor PDF Guard(Pro) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShieldApps VPN or PDF Guard(Pro)?
ShieldApps VPN ships an update every 6 months, and PDF Guard(Pro) every 20 months. Most recently, ShieldApps VPN was updated on October 3, 2026 and PDF Guard(Pro) on October 9, 2026.

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