# BlueTutor vs Shield Study

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shield Study at every 3 days against BlueTutor's every 3 months. BlueTutor's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlueTutor sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Shield Study sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BlueTutor against 5.0 for Shield Study. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlueTutor has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BlueTutor ships an update every 3 months, Shield Study every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlueTutor | Shield Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetutor/id6670413043/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-study/id6742087820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brock Brunson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509683267) | [Corey Gillespie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796727084) |

## What reviewers say

### BlueTutor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetutor/id6670413043)

This exam preparation tool is designed for individuals in law enforcement, criminal justice, and uniformed services. It allows users to study and prepare for exams effectively, anytime and anywhere.

**Highlights:** Integrated exam preparation, Study anywhere, Succeed everywhere, Targeted for law enforcement, Criminal justice focus, Uniformed services preparation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CPD Lieutenant Part 2 (EN) | $149.00 | one-time |
| BlueTutor for CPD FTO Exam | $150.00 | one-time |
| BlueTutor for Illinois LE Exam | $150.00 | one-time |
| BlueTutor for CPD PPOs | $150.00 | one-time |
| BlueTutor: CPD Sergeant Part 1 | $150.00 | one-time |
| 2026 CPD Detective Exam (Part 1) | $249.00 | one-time |
| CPD Detective Part 2 (Discounted) | $249.99 | one-time |
| BlueTutor: CPD Sergeant Part 2 | $250.00 | one-time |
| CPD Detective Part 2 | $349.99 | one-time |
| 2025 CPD Lieutenant Exam | $350.00 | one-time |
| 2024 CPD Evidence Tech Exam | $350.00 | one-time |


### Shield Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-study/id6742087820)

Prepare for police promotional exams with a quiz-based study tool. Test your knowledge on departmental policies and Maryland Law, and track your progress. Currently supports the Baltimore Police Department.

**Highlights:** Quiz-based study tool, Test knowledge on policies, Track progress, Maryland Law questions, Supports Baltimore Police Department

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription Plan | $8.00 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $40.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlueTutor free?

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

### Is Shield Study free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlueTutor or Shield Study?

Shield Study is rated higher. BlueTutor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Shield Study averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BlueTutor or Shield Study have ads?

Neither BlueTutor nor Shield Study shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlueTutor or Shield Study?

BlueTutor ships an update every 3 months, and Shield Study every 3 days. Most recently, BlueTutor was updated on September 16, 2026 and Shield Study on June 1, 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.*