Intellscan vs ShieldX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intellscan
This app enhances your online safety by blocking phishing and malicious websites. It also scans your calendar for spam and checks email addresses for data leaks. Additional features include password protection and update checks for your device.
- Block phishing and malicious sites
- Scan calendar for spam
- Check email for data leaks
- Password protection
- Operating system version check
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Intellscan allows you to block phishing sites, malicious sites, and other sites that may threaten your security. With Intellscan you will be safer on the Internet. Intellscan is very easy to use - just click the switch to start blocking dangerous websites and trackers. To check your calendar for unwanted ads and spam, go to Calendar Scanner and click Scan. All spam from your calendar will be deleted in an instant. We provide the ability to check an unlimited number of email addresses for data leaks. Just enter your email address and Intellscan will provide you with information about the detected leaks. You will find out what types of data leaked and on which sites it happened. You can check for updates using the operating system version check feature. With the password check feature, you can make sure that your phone is protected from unauthorized access by third parties. Subscription information. - You can cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID settings in iTunes and the App Store. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and will include the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. https://intellscanapp.com/privacy-policy/ https://intellscanapp.com/terms-of-use/
ShieldX
Block ads, crypto miners, and trackers to enhance your browsing speed and security. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private online experience with automatic updates and customizable protection.
- Automatic adblock updates
- Crypto mining protection
- Banner hiding
- Tracker limiting
- Freemium and premium versions
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Stay in control of your browsing with ShieldX: Privacy — a smart content blocker designed to keep your web clean, fast, and secure. Key Features: • Adblock with auto-update – rules are updated automatically to keep protection effective. • Crypto mining protection – stops hidden scripts that can slow down your device. • Banner hiding – removes intrusive elements for a distraction-free experience. • Tracker limiting – reduces online tracking to protect your personal data. Freemium version – Includes automatic updates Premium version – Unlocks additional rules Links: Terms of use: https://shield-ex.net/terms Privacy policy: https://shield-ex.net/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intellscan at 100% against ShieldX's 0%. Intellscan also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). ShieldX's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Intellscan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per 7 days and ShieldX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Intellscan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 347 and 281 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Intellscan's written reviews are positive against 0% of ShieldX's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intellscan | ShieldX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (347 ratings) — better | 4.2 (281 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 347 — better | 281 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Logic IT i Stockholm AB | Artur Lysenko |
Customer experience
Intellscan
ShieldX
In-app purchases
Intellscan
- Weekly Premium Service3 Days trial$9.497 Days
- Annual Premium Service3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium Service$34.99
ShieldX
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Lifetime Access$0.99









