# ShieldX vs Smart Privacy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Privacy at 67% against ShieldX's 0%. Smart Privacy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). ShieldX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShieldX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Smart Privacy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShieldX holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 249 and 60 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of ShieldX's written reviews are positive against 67% of Smart Privacy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShieldX ships an update every 3 days, Smart Privacy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShieldX | Smart Privacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shieldx-privacy/id6752256284/reviews)** | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-privacy/id6755803972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **249** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artur Lysenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838472347) | [增运 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854328063) |

## What reviewers say

### ShieldX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shieldx-privacy/id6752256284)

Block ads, crypto miners, and trackers to enhance your browsing speed and security. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private online experience with automatic updates and customizable protection.

**Highlights:** Automatic adblock updates, Crypto mining protection, Banner hiding, Tracker limiting, Freemium and premium versions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Access | $0.99 | one-time |


### Smart Privacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-privacy/id6755803972)

Enhance your digital life with tools for a more consistent and comfortable online experience. It helps manage distractions and supports your privacy preferences for a controlled environment. The intuitive interface allows for easy customization.

**Highlights:** Reduce online distractions, Support personal privacy, Create a smoother experience, Intuitive minimal interface, Focused browsing environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Privacy Member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Privacy Member | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Privacy Member | $19.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShieldX free?

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

### Is Smart Privacy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShieldX or Smart Privacy?

ShieldX is rated higher. ShieldX averages 4.2 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Smart Privacy averages 4.0 from 60 ratings.

### Do ShieldX or Smart Privacy have ads?

Smart Privacy shows ads; ShieldX does not.

### Which is updated more often, ShieldX or Smart Privacy?

ShieldX ships an update every 3 days, and Smart Privacy weekly. Most recently, ShieldX was updated on October 22, 2026 and Smart Privacy on October 8, 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.*