Comparison

WiPad vs WebShield

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

Head to head
About

WiPad

Transform your phone into a wireless touchpad for your Mac. Enjoy smooth control, scroll with intuitive gestures, and access Mac features like Mission Control. Simple setup connects your device to your computer over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Wireless Mac control
  • Intuitive scrolling gestures
  • Mission Control access
  • One-finger tap for primary click
  • Two-finger tap for secondary click
  • App launching via double tap
Features
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What is WiPad? WiPad is Wireless Touchpad, you can control your mac wirelessly with your phone acting as an actual Mac Touchpad. Using the latest method to ensure the smoothness and working core functionality while controlling your Mac. Moving your phone up/down to scroll up or scroll down feature was added to give users a new way to control scrolling on Mac. Available Gesture: - One finger tap to primary click - Two fingers tap to secondary click - Three fingers swipe up to open mission control - Two fingers swipe up/down to scroll up/down - Double rapid tap to open apps - Double rapid click to select word - Triple rapid click to select sentences - Hold one finger to select text - Move phone down/up to scroll up/down How to get started? 1. Download WiPadMac apps for mac 2. Install it on Mac then run the App 3. Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi as your Mac 4. Open WiPad in your mobile devices then connect it to your Mac

About

WebShield

This VPN client allows users to connect to their own VPN servers, offering full control over online privacy and security. It supports multiple protocols and provides strong encryption without collecting user data. The app features an intuitive design for easy server management.

Highlights
  • Bring Your Own Server
  • IPSec, IKEv2, OpenVPN support
  • Import and manage multiple VPN profiles
  • Strong encryption
  • No data collection
  • Intuitive user interface
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WebShield - Phone Defender Take full control of your online privacy and security with WebShield - Phone Defender—a powerful VPN client designed for users who prefer to connect to their own VPN servers. Whether you're managing personal servers, corporate infrastructure, or privacy-focused VPN setups, WebShield gives you the flexibility and control you need. Key Features: Bring Your Own Server: Connect to any server you trust. Add and manage VPN profiles supporting IPSec, IKEv2, and OpenVPN protocols. Full Configuration Control: Import, edit, and switch between multiple server profiles in seconds. Strong Encryption: Stay protected with industry-standard VPN encryption technologies. No Data Collection: We value your privacy. WebShield does not collect, store, or share your browsing activity or connection logs. Simple & Intuitive Design: User-friendly interface that makes setting up and switching VPN servers quick and easy. Whether you’re an individual, IT administrator, or privacy enthusiast, WebShield - Phone Defender puts you in charge of your VPN connection. Try WebShield - Phone Defender Risk-Free! New users enjoy 3 days of full access to all premium features—completely free. Cancel anytime with no hidden charges. Note: upgrading during the trial ends remaining free days. Stay private, stay protected, and experience the internet without borders with WebShield - Phone Defender. Privacy: https://webshield-def.com/poli-link.html Terms: https://webshield-def.com/term-link.html

Screenshots

WiPad3 screens
WebShield3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WiPad at none against WebShield's 3. WiPad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. WebShield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. WiPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WiPad against 5.0 for WebShield. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiPad ships an update every 13 months, WebShield every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
WiPad versus WebShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiPadWebShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 13 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeuku Fachreza FathanNJUS AB

Customer experience

WiPad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WebShield

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WiPad

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WebShield

Subscriptions3
  • WebShield Premium One Week3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • WebShield Premium One Month$3.991 Month
  • WebShield Premium Quarter$8.993 Months

Questions

Is WiPad free?
WiPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebShield free?
WebShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WiPad or WebShield?
WiPad and WebShield are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do WiPad or WebShield have ads?
Neither WiPad nor WebShield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiPad or WebShield?
WiPad ships an update every 13 months, and WebShield every 16 months. Most recently, WiPad was updated on November 3, 2026 and WebShield on October 30, 2026.

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