CleanShield AI vs GateVPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CleanShield AI
This application blocks intrusive ads and malicious content to enhance your browsing experience. It also protects your online privacy by preventing tracking and ensuring your internet activity remains confidential, especially on sensitive websites.
- Ad blocking
- Malicious ad protection
- Tracking prevention
- Online privacy safeguard
- Faster website loading
- Data usage saving
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CleanShield AI - the ultimate ad-blocking solution crafted by our team. Say goodbye to the constant annoyance of malicious and intrusive ads with our app. But that's not all – CleanShield AI also safeguards your online privacy by blocking tracking, ensuring your internet activity remains confidential, especially on questionable websites. Protect your privacy by blocking tracking. Experience faster website loading. Save on data usage. Get CleanShield AI today for a seamless and secure browsing experience. Required Subscription to use Cookie Prompts and Block Know Mining Features Review our Terms of Use https://ad-shield-ai.com/terms.php and Privacy Policy https://ad-shield-ai.com/policy.php for more details.
GateVPN
This app encrypts your internet connection to safeguard your personal data and online activities. It offers complete anonymity, protection against cyber threats, and secure browsing on public Wi-Fi. Enjoy ultra-fast connections and a hidden location with a strict no-logs policy.
- Encrypts internet connection
- Online anonymity
- Protection against cyber threats
- Safe public Wi-Fi browsing
- No-logs policy
- Location privacy
- Ultra-fast connections
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GateVPN encrypts the traffic leaving your iPhone or iPad and routes it through a server you choose. One tap to connect, one tap to disconnect. WHAT YOU GET - One-tap connection with a session timer - Servers in several countries, or let the app pick the optimal one - Encrypted connection on public and unfamiliar Wi-Fi networks - Your IP address is replaced with the address of the selected server - Ad blocker to cut intrusive advertising while you browse - Security Center — every protection setting and its status on one screen - Email leak check — see whether an address you use appears in known public data breaches PRIVACY We do not log the sites you visit, your DNS queries, or the contents of your traffic. The app contains no third-party analytics or advertising SDKs, does not ask permission to track you, and requires no account. Full details are in our Privacy Policy. SUBSCRIPTION Premium features require an auto-renewable subscription, available on a weekly basis. The current price is shown in the app before you confirm the purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. SUPPORT Questions? Write to support@gate-vpn.online — a real person answers. Privacy Policy: https://gate-vpn.online/privacy Terms of Use: https://gate-vpn.online/terms
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Verdict
CleanShield AI and GateVPN both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of CleanShield AI's written reviews are positive against 25% of GateVPN's. CleanShield AI also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. CleanShield AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and GateVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for CleanShield AI against 4.3 for GateVPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 243 and 280 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of CleanShield AI's written reviews are positive against 25% of GateVPN's.
CleanShield AI ships an update every 2 weeks, GateVPN every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CleanShield AI | GateVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (243 ratings) — better | 4.3 (280 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 243 | 280 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stanislav Kravchenko | INTREID TIM, TOV |
Customer experience
CleanShield AI
GateVPN
Bugs and requests
CleanShield AI
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unsubscribe functionality not working
- App deletion issues
- Misleading free app classification
Requested features
4 requests- Transparent pricing model upfront
- Easy unsubscribe/cancellation option
- Option to use app without AI features
- Clear distinction between free and paid features
GateVPN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CleanShield AI
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
GateVPN
- Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$12.997 Days
