# Chisel vs MailShield Guardian

The clearest difference is rating: MailShield Guardian at 5.0 against Chisel's 2.5. MailShield Guardian also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support. On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chisel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and MailShield Guardian sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MailShield Guardian holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chisel | MailShield Guardian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chisel-the-scam-alert-app/id6757503312/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailshield-guardian/id6760969901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 39 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sarah Mun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867342491) | [GliPpiN Toys, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887088153) |

## What reviewers say

### Chisel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chisel-the-scam-alert-app/id6757503312)

This app helps users identify and avoid scams with real-time alerts and fraud detection technology. It offers a user-friendly dashboard, community reporting, and educational resources to protect against fraudulent activities.

**Highlights:** Real-Time Scam Alerts, Fraud Detection Technology, User-Friendly Dashboard, Community Reporting, Educational Resources, Personalized Alerts, Location-Based Services

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chisel- Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Chisel - Yearly Subscription | $60.00 | per year |
| Chisel- The Scam Alert App | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chisel- The Scam Alert App | $60.00 | one-time |


### MailShield Guardian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailshield-guardian/id6760969901)

This app uses AI to detect and protect against various scams, including mail, texts, emails, calls, and payment requests. It provides clear verdicts and offers features like a recovery wizard and community scam database. Optional subscriptions add always-on protection and family monitoring.

**Highlights:** AI scam analysis for mail, texts, emails, calls, and payments, Clear 'safe/suspicious/scam' verdicts, Recovery Wizard for post-scam assistance, Senior Mode with larger text and simpler flow, CallKit integration for labeling scam numbers, Anonymous sign-in and privacy-focused processing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MailShield Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| MailShield Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| MailShield Pro | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chisel free?

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

### Is MailShield Guardian free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chisel or MailShield Guardian?

MailShield Guardian is rated higher. Chisel averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MailShield Guardian averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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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.*