# Shield vs ArcaneGuard

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shield at weekly against ArcaneGuard's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ArcaneGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shield ships an update weekly, ArcaneGuard every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shield | ArcaneGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcaneguard/id6758566154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandr Korsak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447001028) | [Magic Fantasy Technology Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/629774474) |

## What reviewers say

### Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shield-scam-text-blocker-ai/id6757823397)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### ArcaneGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcaneguard/id6758566154)

Enhance your Safari browsing with a powerful content blocker. It removes ads, stops trackers, and protects your privacy by filtering malicious content and consent prompts. Enjoy faster, cleaner browsing with customizable controls and an optional adult content filter.

**Highlights:** Block ads and trackers, Remove cookie banners, Filter malicious content, Bypass anti-adblock detection, Speed up page loading, Save mobile data and battery, Customizable blocking modes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArcaneGuard Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| ArcaneGuard Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| ArcaneGuard Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shield free?

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

### Is ArcaneGuard free?

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

### Do Shield or ArcaneGuard have ads?

Neither Shield nor ArcaneGuard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shield or ArcaneGuard?

Shield ships an update weekly, and ArcaneGuard every 3 months. Most recently, Shield was updated on October 31, 2026 and ArcaneGuard on October 31, 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.*