Beartooth MKII vs Shielding Tester
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beartooth MKII
Create a private, cellular-independent communication network with teammates. Share locations, text messages, and pictures, compatible with ATAK. Requires a Beartooth MKII device.
- Private network creation
- Cellular-independent communication
- Location sharing
- Text messaging
- Picture sharing
- ATAK compatibility
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Beartooth connects you with other Beartooth-carrying teammates, where together you build a private network, completely independent of cellular. Effortlessly send location, text messages, and pictures cross-compatible with ATAK. This app requires a Beartooth MKII device.
Shielding Tester
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Shielding Tester at 2 against Beartooth MKII's —. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Beartooth MKII ships an update every 10 months, Shielding Tester every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beartooth MKII | Shielding Tester |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beartooth Radio INC | Velter KZ |
In-app purchases
Beartooth MKII
No in-app purchases
Shielding Tester
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Beartooth MKII free?
Is Shielding Tester free?
Which is updated more often, Beartooth MKII or Shielding Tester?
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