# ShieldX vs Calm Reply

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calm Reply at 100% against ShieldX's 0%. Calm Reply also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and device support (3 vs 1). ShieldX's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (356 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShieldX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Calm Reply sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calm Reply holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShieldX has 356 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ShieldX's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calm Reply's.

ShieldX ships an update every 3 days, Calm Reply every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShieldX | Calm Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shieldx-privacy/id6752256284/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-reply/id6761282483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **356** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artur Lysenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838472347) | [Jerry Brokemond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888615213) |

## 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 |


### Calm Reply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-reply/id6761282483)

Effortlessly craft thoughtful replies to any message using AI. Select your desired tone and generate clear, confident responses in seconds, whether for professional, personal, or difficult conversations.

**Highlights:** AI-powered response generation, Multiple tone options, Professional replies, Dating and relationship conversations, Conflict resolution, Friendly and casual responses

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calm Reply Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Calm Reply Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShieldX free?

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

### Is Calm Reply free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShieldX or Calm Reply?

Calm Reply is rated higher. ShieldX averages 4.3 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Calm Reply averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ShieldX or Calm Reply have ads?

Neither ShieldX nor Calm Reply shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShieldX or Calm Reply?

ShieldX ships an update every 3 days, and Calm Reply every 6 weeks. Most recently, ShieldX was updated on November 8, 2026 and Calm Reply on November 5, 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.*