# MTA Shield vs Army MobileConnect

The clearest difference is rating: MTA Shield at 4.6 against Army MobileConnect's 2.0. Army MobileConnect's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MTA Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Army MobileConnect has 96 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MTA Shield ships an update every 8 months, Army MobileConnect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTA Shield | Army MobileConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mta-shield-identity/id1514627749/reviews)** | [2.0 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-mobileconnect/id1544271575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 277 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matanuska Telephone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381365356) | [TRADOC Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/960437358) |

## What reviewers say

### MTA Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mta-shield-identity/id1514627749)

Secure your mobile devices and personal information from online threats. Protect your family with parental controls, locate lost devices, and safeguard your online activities with a VPN and password vault. Requires an active MTA Internet subscription.

**Highlights:** Device protection from online threats, Online banking and shopping security, Lost/stolen device location and protection, Parental controls and content management, VPN for privacy, Password vault, Web-based family device management

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Army MobileConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-mobileconnect/id1544271575)

Securely log into Army EAMS-A accounts without a password. This app adds multi-factor authentication to your mobile device, simplifying access to hundreds of Army sites. Choose between push notifications or one-time passcodes for instant, protected logins.

**Highlights:** Passwordless login, Multi-factor authentication, Push notifications, One-time passcodes (TOTP), Secure access to Army sites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works for Hypori login
- 👍 Concept is great
- 🚀 Seamless setup (sometimes)
- 🌟 Incredible app (rarely)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not working (frequent)
- ❌ Convoluted and non-user friendly
- ❌ Needs internet connection (when connected)
- ❌ Registration process is a pain
- ❌ Unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- App not working as it should
- Registration process wastes time
- Claims no internet connection
- App stopped working after phone update
- Service is down

**Requested features**

- Allow copy from the app
- Fix iPad orientation issues
- Allow vertical orientation on iPad
- Fix iPhone mode on iPad display
- Allow Soldiers to use app for all military websites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTA Shield free?

MTA Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Army MobileConnect free?

Army MobileConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MTA Shield or Army MobileConnect?

MTA Shield is rated higher. MTA Shield averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Army MobileConnect averages 2.0 from 96 ratings.

### Do MTA Shield or Army MobileConnect have ads?

Neither MTA Shield nor Army MobileConnect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MTA Shield or Army MobileConnect?

MTA Shield ships an update every 8 months, and Army MobileConnect every 2 months. Most recently, MTA Shield was updated on November 3, 2026 and Army MobileConnect on November 7, 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.*