# Fraud Protector vs Shield Safe

The clearest difference is rating: Fraud Protector at 5.0 against Shield Safe's 2.9. Shield Safe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (45 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fraud Protector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Shield Safe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fraud Protector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shield Safe has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fraud Protector ships an update monthly, Shield Safe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fraud Protector | Shield Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraud-protector/id6754879258/reviews)** | [2.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-safe-security-privacy/id6758831914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Advanced Vigilance Models Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786480665) | [纪元 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872991712) |

## What reviewers say

### Fraud Protector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraud-protector/id6754879258)

This app uses AI to scan incoming SMS messages for fraudulent content and suspicious links, providing real-time alerts and guidance. Its privacy-first design ensures your messages are not linked to your account, offering peace of mind against scams.

**Highlights:** Real-time fraudulent message detection, Suspicious link scanning, Instant scam alerts, Privacy-first design, Guidance on scam response, Optional scam reporting

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Shield Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-safe-security-privacy/id6758831914)

Enhance your web browsing with this utility app that blocks trackers and ads, offering multiple modes for different needs like distraction-free reading or data saving. It prioritizes your privacy by processing all adjustments locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Blocks trackers and ads, Multiple browsing modes (Standard, Focus, Data Saver, Reading), Privacy-focused with local processing, Customizable rules for websites, Home and lock screen widgets, Page capture and quick sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shield Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Shield Safe: Security, Privacy | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Shield Flow | $19.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fraud Protector free?

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

### Is Shield Safe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fraud Protector or Shield Safe?

Fraud Protector is rated higher. Fraud Protector averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shield Safe averages 2.9 from 45 ratings.

### Do Fraud Protector or Shield Safe have ads?

Fraud Protector shows ads; Shield Safe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fraud Protector or Shield Safe?

Fraud Protector ships an update monthly, and Shield Safe every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fraud Protector was updated on October 4, 2026 and Shield Safe on October 10, 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.*