# Shield vs SoftLock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoftLock at none against Shield's 2. SoftLock also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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. SoftLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shield | SoftLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandr Korsak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447001028) | [ETAR PROJECT DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879833133) |

## 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 |


### SoftLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softlock/id6759616481)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shield free?

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

### Is SoftLock free?

SoftLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Shield or SoftLock have ads?

Neither Shield nor SoftLock shows ads.

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