# Shield vs H2Penguin

The clearest difference is rating: H2Penguin at 5.0 against Shield's 4.4. H2Penguin also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Shield's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Shield costs $0.99 and H2Penguin $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

H2Penguin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Shield's written reviews are positive against 100% of H2Penguin's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shield | H2Penguin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-spam-text-filter/id6503194185/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h2penguin/id6738017267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRILLIWON, Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050731374) | [Trisphere Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735581649) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### H2Penguin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h2penguin/id6738017267)

This watch app makes staying hydrated enjoyable with cheerful reminders from a penguin mascot. Track your sips towards a healthier lifestyle with a friendly companion.

**Highlights:** Hydration reminders, Penguin mascot, Wellness tracking, Watch app integration, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shield free?

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

### Is H2Penguin free?

H2Penguin costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shield or H2Penguin?

H2Penguin is rated higher. Shield averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while H2Penguin averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shield or H2Penguin have ads?

Neither Shield nor H2Penguin 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.*