# FraudAce vs MailShield Guardian

The clearest difference is ads: MailShield Guardian at none against FraudAce's shown. MailShield Guardian also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). FraudAce's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FraudAce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FraudAce against 5.0 for MailShield Guardian. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

FraudAce ships an update weekly, MailShield Guardian every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FraudAce | MailShield Guardian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraudace/id6757822617/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailshield-guardian/id6760969901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Infosectitans Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869131721) | [GliPpiN Toys, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887088153) |

## What reviewers say

### FraudAce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraudace/id6757822617)

This app helps you detect scams, phishing attempts, and online fraud by scanning your emails on demand. It analyzes links and indicators against threat intelligence sources and checks for data breaches, all while prioritizing your privacy.

**Highlights:** On-demand email security scanning, Threat intelligence URL analysis, Data breach monitoring, Payment and invoice scam detection, Privacy-first data processing, Scam reporting resources

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Access (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |


### 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 FraudAce free?

FraudAce 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, FraudAce or MailShield Guardian?

FraudAce and MailShield Guardian are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do FraudAce or MailShield Guardian have ads?

FraudAce shows ads; MailShield Guardian does not.

### Which is updated more often, FraudAce or MailShield Guardian?

FraudAce ships an update weekly, and MailShield Guardian every 2 days. Most recently, FraudAce was updated on October 7, 2026 and MailShield Guardian on October 7, 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.*