# Flippy vs Shield

The clearest difference is rating: Flippy at 5.0 against Shield's 4.4. Flippy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Shield's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Flippy costs $2.99 and Shield $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Flippy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Flippy's written reviews are positive against 90% of Shield's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flippy | Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-decide-by-coin/id6478088472/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-spam-text-filter/id6503194185/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zachary Christopher Monroe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731749145) | [TRILLIWON, Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050731374) |

## What reviewers say

### Flippy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-decide-by-coin/id6478088472)

This app turns everyday choices into a fun game of chance by simulating coin flips. Customize coins with emojis and create multiple options for any decision, from trivial to life-changing. Track your flip history and access quick flips via home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable emoji coins, Multiple coin creation, Decision history tracker, Home screen widgets, Discord community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-spam-text-filter/id6503194185)

This utility app uses AI to filter and categorize SMS messages, blocking spam and organizing your inbox. It offers customizable filters and a privacy-first approach to keep your communications clean and secure.

**Highlights:** AI-driven spam filtering, Privacy-first data handling, Unlimited customizable filters, Intelligent message categorization, Easy setup and user-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flippy free?

Flippy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shield free?

Shield costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flippy or Shield?

Flippy is rated higher. Flippy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Shield averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Flippy or Shield have ads?

Neither Flippy nor Shield shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*