# Victory Shield vs Redemption Hill

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Redemption Hill at 100% against Victory Shield's 28%. Redemption Hill also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Victory Shield's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 16) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. Redemption Hill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Redemption Hill holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Victory Shield has 59K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Victory Shield's written reviews are positive against 100% of Redemption Hill's.

Victory Shield ships an update every 5 weeks, Redemption Hill every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Victory Shield | Redemption Hill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victory-shield/id335318146/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redemption-hill/id572936047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Covenant Eyes, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335318149) | [Redemption](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436058961) |

## 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


### Redemption Hill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redemption-hill/id572936047)

Access sermons, study materials, and community features to deepen your faith. Connect with others through prayer requests and online Bible study. Share inspiring content easily with friends.

**Highlights:** Sermon content access, Sermon discussion questions, Online giving, Prayer requests, Online Bible, Social sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Victory Shield free?

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

### Is Redemption Hill free?

Redemption Hill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Victory Shield or Redemption Hill?

Redemption Hill is rated higher. Victory Shield averages 4.3 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Redemption Hill averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Victory Shield or Redemption Hill have ads?

Neither Victory Shield nor Redemption Hill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Victory Shield or Redemption Hill?

Victory Shield ships an update every 5 weeks, and Redemption Hill every 2 months. Most recently, Victory Shield was updated on September 25, 2026 and Redemption Hill on September 15, 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.*