Shield vs $arca
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shield
A privacy-focused cryptocurrency wallet for the Aleo network. It utilizes zero-knowledge cryptography to protect transaction details and offers self-custody for full user control. Send funds globally with ease and manage your balance securely.
- Privacy-first wallet
- Zero-knowledge cryptography
- Self-custody of funds
- Global money transfers
- Balance tracking
- Discretionary transaction visibility
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Shield is a privacy-first wallet built on Aleo. Shield protects your sender, receiver, token amounts, and metadata. Share what you want, when you want. It’s built exclusively for Aleo by Provable, with zero-knowledge cryptography at its foundation. Shield keeps your transactions completely private, or allows you to open them up at your discretion. Stablecoins USDCx and USAD offer dollar-backed stability through Circle and Paxos. Send money globally in seconds and follow your balance anytime in the Shield app. Self-custody means you have full control. We never have access to your funds and no personal data is required. It's secure, simple, and built for everyone — individuals, businesses, and institutions. Privacy isn't a feature, it's a fundamental right, and a full-stack necessity. It’s privacy, by design. Download Shield and take control of your financial privacy today.
$arca
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Sarca is a modern digital wallet that makes sending, receiving, and managing money simple, fast, and secure. With Sarca, you can handle your daily financial activities from your mobile device without stress. Whether you're transferring money, paying for services, or managing your balance, Sarca gives you full control. KEY FEATURES: • Instant Transfers – Send and receive money quickly • Secure Wallet – Advanced protection for your funds • Easy Payments – Pay for services and transactions with ease • User-Friendly Interface – Simple and intuitive design • Real-Time Notifications – Stay updated on all transactions Sarca is built to provide a reliable and seamless financial experience for everyday use. Download Sarca today and take control of your finances.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shield at every 6 days against $arca's fortnightly. Shield also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shield ships an update every 6 days, $arca fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shield | $arca |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Provable | Kingsarca Investments |
In-app purchases
Shield
No in-app purchases
$arca
No in-app purchases









