# Victory Shield vs Borning

The clearest difference is rating: Borning at 5.0 against Victory Shield's 4.3. Borning also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). Victory Shield's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 1) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Borning 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Victory Shield | Borning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victory-shield/id335318146/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borning/id6747059613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Covenant Eyes, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335318149) | [Jacob Sola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794658027) |

## What reviewers say

### Victory Shield

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

**Currently charting:** #39 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


### Borning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borning/id6747059613)

This app offers a daily scripture reading and reflection experience designed for quiet devotion. It focuses on a single verse each morning, providing context and a private journal for personal insights. The goal is to foster a deeper connection with scripture without distractions.

**Highlights:** Daily single verse readings, Reflections rooted in Reformed tradition, Cross-reference navigation, Private journaling, Home screen widget, Daily reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Borning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Victory Shield or Borning?

Borning is rated higher. Victory Shield averages 4.3 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Borning averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Victory Shield or Borning have ads?

Neither Victory Shield nor Borning shows ads.

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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.*