Comparison

Shield vs LoopCall

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shield

Features
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Shield protects you from scam, phishing, and fraudulent text messages using advanced AI. Dangerous messages are detected and blocked automatically, keeping your inbox clean and your personal information safe. Please Note: To provide this level of real-time security, a paid subscription is required to enable the AI filtering engine. This ensures you receive constant, up-to-date protection against the latest threats. No complicated setup or manual rules. Shield works quietly in the background to stop scam texts instantly, helping you avoid costly mistakes and unwanted stress. Built with privacy in mind, Shield focuses on protection without selling or misusing your data. Scammers keep evolving—Shield stays one step ahead. Download Shield and subscribe to take control of your messages today. Privacy policy: https://balconygames.com/privacy.html Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LoopCall

This app uses an AI screener to filter unwanted calls from unknown numbers. It answers, records, and transcribes calls, then provides a risk assessment so you only engage with important conversations.

Highlights
  • AI call screening
  • Automatic call forwarding
  • Call transcription
  • Risk assessment scoring
  • Instant notifications
  • One-minute setup
Features
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LoopCall — Your Calls, Your Rules Tired of scam calls interrupting your day? LoopCall puts an AI screener between you and every unknown number — so you only pick up the calls that matter. HOW IT WORKS When you decline or ignore a call from an unrecognized number, your carrier forwards it to LoopCall's AI screener. It answers, records the conversation, and instantly analyzes it for scam patterns. You get a notification with the transcript and risk assessment — without ever picking up the phone. WHY LOOPCALL • Automatic protection — works through your carrier's built-in call forwarding, no extra hardware or SIM swap needed • AI-powered transcription — read exactly what the caller said before deciding to call back • Risk scoring — spot robocalls, spoofed numbers, and social engineering attempts at a glance • Your time, your rules — never waste another minute on a scammer GETTING STARTED Setup takes under a minute: LoopCall walks you through enabling Conditional Call Forwarding on your carrier, and you're protected immediately. FLEXIBLE SCREENING TIME Every account starts with free screening minutes. Earn more for free by watching the occasional ad, or purchase additional screening time whenever you need it — no subscription required. Take back control of your phone. Download LoopCall today.

Screenshots

Shield4 screens
LoopCall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shield at none against LoopCall's shown. LoopCall's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and LoopCall sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shield ships an update weekly, LoopCall every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shield versus LoopCall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShieldLoopCall
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandr KorsakGlowhome Cleaning Corp

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shield

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
6 purchases

LoopCall

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Power$4.997 Days
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  • Annual$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Minutes Top-Up$0.99
  • One-Time Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Shield free?
Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoopCall free?
LoopCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shield or LoopCall have ads?
LoopCall shows ads; Shield does not.
Which is updated more often, Shield or LoopCall?
Shield ships an update weekly, and LoopCall every 3 days. Most recently, Shield was updated on October 16, 2026 and LoopCall on October 7, 2026.

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