# Victory Shield vs First Burleson

The clearest difference is review sentiment: First Burleson at 100% against Victory Shield's 27%. First Burleson also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Victory Shield's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 12) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Victory Shield sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. First Burleson asks for nothing beyond the download.

First Burleson holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Victory Shield has 60K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Victory Shield's written reviews are positive against 100% of First Burleson's.

Victory Shield ships an update every 5 weeks, First Burleson every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Victory Shield | First Burleson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victory-shield/id335318146/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-burleson/id1298172274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Covenant Eyes, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335318149) | [TouchPoint Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445379695) |

## What reviewers say

### Victory Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victory-shield/id335318146)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app provides accountability and blocking features to help users overcome pornography. It offers screen accountability, explicit domain reporting, and customizable porn blocking to support a journey towards freedom from temptation.

**Highlights:** Screen Accountability™, Explicit Domain Reporting, Porn Blocking, Customizable Block/Allow Lists, YouTube Restricted Mode, SafeSearch Enforcement

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Covenant Eyes Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Covenant Eyes Plan | $22.49 | per month |
| Covenant Eyes Plan | $23.99 | per month |
| Covenant Eyes Plan | $219.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive browser
- 🔒 Provides accountability and security
- 👍 Helpful for overcoming addiction
- 🚀 Efficient VPN connection
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔌 Slows down internet connection and phone performance
- 👎 Clunky and outdated user interface
- 🔓 Easy to bypass or disable
- 💰 Expensive for the features provided

**Reported bugs**

- VPN connection issues causing internet disconnection
- Browser freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent performance and loading times
- Inability to open links from other apps
- Incorrect or missing activity reporting

**Requested features**

- Seamless integration with iOS system
- Improved browser functionality and customization
- Better compatibility with other apps and websites
- Ability to selectively block or monitor apps
- Easier cancellation and subscription management


### First Burleson

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-burleson/id1298172274)

Connect with your church community and stay informed about upcoming events and prayer requests. This app facilitates communication and engagement within your religious group.

**Highlights:** Connect with church family, Stay updated on events, Access prayer requests, Community engagement, Latest church news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Victory Shield free?

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

### Is First Burleson free?

First Burleson is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Victory Shield or First Burleson?

First Burleson is rated higher. Victory Shield averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while First Burleson averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Victory Shield or First Burleson have ads?

Neither Victory Shield nor First Burleson shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Victory Shield or First Burleson?

Victory Shield ships an update every 5 weeks, and First Burleson every 3 months. Most recently, Victory Shield was updated on October 24, 2026 and First Burleson on October 24, 2026.

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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.*