# Victory Shield vs Qustodio Parental Control App

Victory Shield and Qustodio Parental Control App both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 28% of Victory Shield's written reviews are positive against 15% of Qustodio Parental Control App's. Victory Shield also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 9.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Victory Shield sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Qustodio Parental Control App sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $54.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Victory Shield against 4.2 for Qustodio Parental Control App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Victory Shield has 59K ratings behind it against 9.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Victory Shield's written reviews are positive against 15% of Qustodio Parental Control App's.

Victory Shield ships an update every 5 weeks, Qustodio Parental Control App monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Victory Shield | Qustodio Parental Control App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victory-shield/id335318146/reviews)** | [4.2 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qustodio-parental-control-app/id1501720596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 9.2K |
| Positive reviews | **27.7% of reviews** | 15.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | #60 |
| Size | 55 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Covenant Eyes, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335318149) | [Qustodio](https://appshunter.io/developer/654760124) |

## What reviewers say

### Victory Shield

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

**Currently charting:** #42 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


### Qustodio Parental Control App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qustodio-parental-control-app/id1501720596)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app helps parents manage their children's digital lives by setting screen time limits, blocking apps and websites, and monitoring online activity. It also offers location tracking and alerts for searches and messages to ensure online safety and encourage healthy digital habits.

**Highlights:** Screen time limits, App and website blocking, Web content filtering, GPS location tracking, Search and message alerts, Social media monitoring, Co-parenting feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Qustodio 5 devices 1-year | $54.99 | per year |
| Qustodio Premium Basic 1y | $59.99 | per year |
| Qustodio Premium Basic ADV | $69.99 | per year |
| Qustodio Premium Basic PLS | $69.99 | per year |
| Qustodio Premium Basic+Care 1y | $72.99 | per year |
| Qustodio Premium Basic PLS + Care | $82.99 | per year |
| Qustodio 10 devices 1-year | $94.99 | per year |
| Qustodio Premium Complete 1y | $99.99 | per year |
| Qustodio Complete+Care 1y | $99.99 | per year |
| Qustodio Premium Complete ADV | $119.99 | per year |
| Qustodio Premium Complete ADV+Care | $119.99 | per year |
| Qustodio Premium Complete PLS | $124.99 | per year |
| Qustodio Premium Complete PLS+Care | $124.99 | per year |
| Qustodio 15 devices 1-year | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for monitoring family
- 🔒 Provides parental control and tracking
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 👍 Useful for protecting children

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🔒 Easy for kids to bypass
- 🔒 Lacks password protection
- 👎 Difficult to use and set up
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Settings and restrictions randomly reset
- Inability to block certain apps and websites
- Inconsistent tracking of device usage

**Requested features**

- More customizable time and app restrictions
- Ability to block specific websites/content
- Improved compatibility with iOS and MacOS
- Better monitoring of calls, texts, and location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Victory Shield free?

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

### Is Qustodio Parental Control App free?

Qustodio Parental Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Victory Shield or Qustodio Parental Control App?

Victory Shield is rated higher. Victory Shield averages 4.3 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Qustodio Parental Control App averages 4.2 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Victory Shield or Qustodio Parental Control App have ads?

Neither Victory Shield nor Qustodio Parental Control App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Victory Shield or Qustodio Parental Control App?

Victory Shield ships an update every 5 weeks, and Qustodio Parental Control App monthly. Most recently, Victory Shield was updated on September 24, 2026 and Qustodio Parental Control App on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Victory Shield or Qustodio Parental Control App?

Victory Shield currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and Qustodio Parental Control App at #60. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*