# SmartShield VPN vs ScrubShare

The clearest difference is rating: ScrubShare at 5.0 against SmartShield VPN's 3.0. ScrubShare also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartShield VPN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScrubShare sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. SmartShield VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScrubShare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartShield VPN | ScrubShare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartshield-vpn/id1619755501/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrubshare-metadata-remover/id6807110827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Xuhuai Ruogu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602346856) | [Francisco Rodriguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869187171) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartShield VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartshield-vpn/id1619755501)

This app encrypts your internet activity, unblocks websites, and spoofs your location for secure and anonymous browsing. It protects your device from hackers and provides a fast, unrestricted web surfing experience.

**Highlights:** Full internet activity encryption, Unblock websites and apps, Change IP address and spoof location, Protect from hackers, Fast and stable connection, Zero activity logs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScrubShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrubshare-metadata-remover/id6807110827)

This app inspects files for hidden metadata like GPS location, author names, and editing history. It offers a free inspection mode and a subscription to remove this sensitive information from photos, PDFs, and documents.

**Highlights:** Inspects photos, PDFs, and documents for hidden data, Removes EXIF, GPS, author, and editing information, On-device processing for privacy, Face and detail redaction (pixelate/black-box), Batch cleaning and always-clean sharing, Before/after reports for verification

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrubShare Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartShield VPN free?

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

### Is ScrubShare free?

ScrubShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartShield VPN or ScrubShare?

ScrubShare is rated higher. SmartShield VPN averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ScrubShare averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmartShield VPN or ScrubShare have ads?

SmartShield VPN shows ads; ScrubShare does not.

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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.*