# Brilliant Connect HD vs shieldZ

The clearest difference is device support: Brilliant Connect HD at 3 against shieldZ's —. Brilliant Connect HD also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliant Connect HD | shieldZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-connect-hd/id1605763630/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **198** | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTERCLOUD LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605763632) | [Brac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678060308) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliant Connect HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliant-connect-hd/id1605763630)

This free app allows unlimited voice and video calls to other users, plus low-cost calls to any phone number. It offers end-to-end encrypted chats, rich messaging with photos and files, and group chat functionality.  Supports Bangla language and offers a dedicated phone number for incoming calls.

**Highlights:** Free voice and video calls, Low-cost international calling, End-to-end encrypted chat, Rich messaging (photos, files, location), Group chat, Dedicated Brilliant Phone number, Bangla language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Affordable calling rates compared to mobile operators
- 📞 Good call quality when working properly
- 🌐 Reliable IP-based calling service for Bangladesh
- ⚡ Fast connection speeds
- 📱 Works on iOS devices including iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ❌ Missing add balance/recharge functionality
- 🔐 Login and OTP verification issues
- 📵 Poor call quality on some connections
- ⚠️ NID document submission button not visible on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- NID submission button not appearing on iPhone X and newer models
- Login fails after app reinstallation
- OTP not being received during registration
- Add balance option missing or not displaying
- App crashes during calls

**Requested features**

- International calling support outside Bangladesh
- Easier recharge/payment system with multiple payment options
- Better UX design for recharge interface
- Call history and message history features
- Display of IP number in app


### shieldZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shieldz/id6642673262)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brilliant Connect HD free?

Brilliant Connect HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is shieldZ free?

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

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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.*