London Shield vs 8 Bishopsgate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
London Shield
Stay informed about terrorism-related events and news in London. This app connects businesses with the Metropolitan Police Service for security updates and engagement.
- Terrorism-related news and events
- Security operations information
- Business community engagement
- Metropolitan Police updates
- In-app registration for businesses
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The Counter Terrorism Protective Security Operations team at the Metropolitan Police Service welcome you to our London Shield app. Through the development of close partnerships between London-based businesses and the Met, we strive to keep you informed and engaged with events, news and terrorism-related information from across the capital. If you are a member of the London business community and would like to be kept informed, please register in-app with your work email address so we can approve your access. Please note; the London Shield app does not contain sensitive information.
8 Bishopsgate
This app provides exclusive access and community engagement for individuals working at 8 Bishopsgate. It offers features for building access, event invitations, retail offers, and building news, enhancing the on-site experience.
- Building and amenity access
- Community engagement platform
- Event invitations
- Retail offers
- Building news updates
- Wellness features
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Welcome to 8 Bishopsgate and your dedicated workspace. This app is designed exclusively for those working at 8 Bishopsgate, and for your next level connection. This is your platform to engage with the building and its community, as well as the local area. Take advantage of features including building and amenity access, wellness, event invitations, retail offers, building news, and more. Ensure notifications are enabled to get the most from your 8 Bishopsgate app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: London Shield at 100% against 8 Bishopsgate's 0%. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
London Shield ships an update every 3 weeks, 8 Bishopsgate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | London Shield | 8 Bishopsgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metropolitan Police Service | Cureoscity Ltd |
Customer experience
London Shield
8 Bishopsgate
In-app purchases
London Shield
No in-app purchases
8 Bishopsgate
No in-app purchases
