ShieldX vs Dusted
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShieldX
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.
- Automatic adblock updates
- Crypto mining protection
- Banner hiding
- Tracker limiting
- Freemium and premium versions
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Stay in control of your browsing with ShieldX: Privacy — a smart content blocker designed to keep your web clean, fast, and secure. Key Features: • Adblock with auto-update – rules are updated automatically to keep protection effective. • Crypto mining protection – stops hidden scripts that can slow down your device. • Banner hiding – removes intrusive elements for a distraction-free experience. • Tracker limiting – reduces online tracking to protect your personal data. Freemium version – Includes automatic updates Premium version – Unlocks additional rules Links: Terms of use: https://shield-ex.net/terms Privacy policy: https://shield-ex.net/privacy
Dusted
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Done & dusted. Your work diary, in your pocket. Record what you did today — job, work type, hours, photos — in under 10 seconds. Free to start, built for tradespeople, not office workers. Built for tradespeople, not office workers No jargon. No complicated setup. No training required. Just open the app, follow the steps, and get back to work. How it works 1. Open the app at the job site 2. Follow the steps: date, job, work type, hours 3. Done. Your day's recorded. Your work diary Every entry is saved to a searchable history. Look back on what you did, when, and where — job, work type, location, notes and photos, all in one place. Site photos Snap photos on site and they're saved with your work diary automatically. Progress shots, completed work, site conditions. Add a caption, and it's all linked to the job and date. Synced to the cloud with your hours. Smart suggestions Dusted learns your patterns. Your frequent jobs and work types appear first, so common entries take just a few taps. All your jobs in one place Add jobs as you go. Switch between sites. See your work history at a glance. Never lose your record Everything backs up to the cloud automatically. Works offline when you're on site without signal. Switch phones without losing your diary. Hours and reporting When you need your work hours for invoicing, generate a report and email it straight to your bookkeeper. Filtered by date or job. No more Sunday night timesheet scramble. Time off tracking Log holidays, PTO, and sick days. Keep your records complete. Born on Australian building sites Dusted was built by tradies who were sick of complicated timesheet apps. We made it simple because we use it ourselves. Why contractors love Dusted - "Finally something that doesn't take forever" - Dave, Electrician - "I actually remember to use it because it's so quick" - Mick, Builder - "My wife is happy I'm not doing timesheets on Sunday night anymore" - Steve, Plumber What you get - Quick 10-second entry - Searchable work diary - Site photos with captions - Multiple job support - Smart suggestions - Cloud backup - Offline mode - Email reports - Time off tracking Free to start. No card required. Download Dusted and get your weekends back. Subscriptions Dusted offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Team and Pro plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://dustedapp.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://dustedapp.com.au/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShieldX at every 3 days against Dusted's monthly. Dusted's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. ShieldX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Dusted sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ShieldX ships an update every 3 days, Dusted monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShieldX | Dusted |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (151 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 151 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artur Lysenko | Lowen Logic Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
ShieldX
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Lifetime Access$0.99
Dusted
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Annual$24.991 Year
- 5 Users14 Days trial$59.991 Year
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- 10 Users14 Days trial$99.991 Year
- 20 Users14 Days trial$199.991 Year
- Forever$99.99









