HeyShield vs MobileSafe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeyShield
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HeyValue Shield is an enterprise-grade DNS security solution designed for telecommunications providers, internet service providers, government agencies, educational institutions and businesses. It enables organizations to enforce network policies, protect users from online threats and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Whether you are a telco protecting subscribers, an ISP offering value-added security services, a government agency safeguarding public networks, a school protecting students or an enterprise securing employee devices, HeyValue Shield provides centralized, policy-driven internet protection at scale. Who uses HeyValue Shield • Telecommunications providers: offer subscribers built-in protection against malware, phishing and inappropriate content as a premium service. • Internet service providers: differentiate your offering with DNS-based security that protects households and businesses. • Government agencies: enforce acceptable use policies and protect public networks, libraries and community access points. • Educational institutions: create safe learning environments by filtering harmful and distracting content on school-managed devices. • Enterprises: protect corporate devices and enforce internet usage policies across your workforce. Key features • Policy-driven protection: configure filtering rules centrally and deploy across thousands of devices. • Threat prevention: block malware, phishing, botnets and other security threats at the DNS layer. • Content filtering: enforce acceptable use policies by category (e.g. adult content, gambling, social media, streaming). • Device-wide coverage: protection applies across all apps and browsers, not just a single application. • Lightweight and efficient: DNS-based filtering with minimal impact on device performance and battery life. • MDM compatible: deploy via enterprise mobility management solutions for seamless rollout. How HeyValue Shield works When a device looks up a website (a DNS query), HeyValue Shield checks the domain against your organization's security policies. Blocked domains are stopped before a connection is made, preventing threats and policy violations at the network layer. HeyValue Shield operates at the DNS level and does not inspect the content of web pages, messages or files. It controls which domains can be reached, providing a balance between security, privacy and performance. Use of VPN / Network Extension (required disclosure) HeyValue Shield uses Apple’s Network Extension framework to provide system-wide DNS filtering on iOS: • HeyValue Shield can create an on-device “VPN-like” configuration (e.g., DNS Proxy or Packet Tunnel Provider) to securely handle DNS queries from all apps and browsers. • Only DNS queries are processed for filtering and policy enforcement. Other internet traffic continues to use the normal network connection unless your deployment explicitly routes traffic through a tunnel. • HeyValue Shield is not a general-purpose VPN. It does not change the device’s public IP address, hide location, bypass geo-restrictions or provide anonymous browsing. • Network Extension permissions are required to apply DNS-based filtering consistently across the entire device. • DNS requests are encrypted between the device and the filtering service (where supported by your configuration), helping protect integrity and privacy. HeyValue Shield uses Network Extension solely as a technical mechanism to enable DNS-based security and policy enforcement across all applications.
MobileSafe
This app helps you scan your device for potential security risks and malware. It offers tools for easy malware removal and protection, along with support for safer browsing and privacy. Designed for everyday users, it provides a simple way to check and manage your phone's security.
- Malware scan for iPhone security
- Virus scan for iPhone safety checks
- Malware removal and cleaning tools
- Phone security and privacy protection
- Safe browsing support
- Simple security dashboard
- Easy-to-use protection tools
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Your email, your passwords, and every link you tap — checked in seconds. MobileSafe puts the safety checks that actually matter into one clean app, then keeps a system-wide shield running quietly in the background. Most phone security apps either bury you in jargon or do nothing at all. This one answers four plain questions: Has my data leaked? Is this link safe? Is my phone set up properly? And is anything shady talking to the internet behind my back? FREE — NO ACCOUNT, NO SIGN-UP • Device Check — A guided review of what actually protects you: jailbreak detection, lock screen and biometrics, whether your iOS is behind on security patches, and whether the Wi-Fi you are on is open. Every finding comes with step-by-step instructions to fix it. • Link Checker — Paste or share a suspicious URL before you open it. Get a plain-English verdict on look-alike domains, brand impersonation, and known scam and phishing patterns — including brand-new sites that no blocklist has caught yet. • QR Scanner — Scan a code and we check the link behind it before anything opens. Nothing launches until you have seen the verdict. PRO — THE FULL SET • Security Shield — A system-wide filter that blocks known malware, phishing and tracker domains across every app and browser on your phone, not just one. It works at the network layer, so protection follows you onto any Wi-Fi or mobile network. • Email Breach Check — Enter an email address and see whether it has appeared in known public data breaches, which service was involved, and exactly what to do next. • 24/7 Hack Alerts — Keep watching an address. We re-check it against the breach database and alert you when it turns up somewhere new, so you hear about it before someone else does. • AI Scam Checker — Paste a suspicious text, email or DM. You get a verdict, the reasons behind it, and what to do — useful for delivery scams, fake bank alerts and "your account is locked" messages. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE - Plain English, no jargon. Every finding tells you what happened and the next step. - Fast. Most checks finish in seconds, with no endless progress bars. - Quiet by design. The shield runs in the background without slowing your phone down. - No account, ever. There is no sign-up, no password, and nothing to delete. - Private by default. Searched addresses are hashed, and we do not profile you or sell your data. Made for anyone who has had a "your account may have been compromised" email, received a delivery or bank text that felt off, or simply wants to know their settings are right without reading a security manual. PRO PRICING Unlock PRO with a one-time Lifetime purchase, or an auto-renewing Yearly plan that starts with a 7-day free trial. Cancel any time before the trial ends and you are not charged. Free tools stay free either way. Security usually feels like homework. This makes it a two-minute habit: run a check, tap through the device review, switch the shield on, and get on with your day. Download MobileSafe and make your phone genuinely harder to attack. ——— This app offers an auto-renewable subscription with a 7-day free trial on the Yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at the end of the free trial, or at purchase confirmation if no trial applies. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. It renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Prices may vary by region. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available. Privacy Policy: https://thelivesupport.com/privacy-policy-my-mobile-security/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeyShield at none against MobileSafe's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MobileSafe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. HeyShield asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | HeyShield | MobileSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (264 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 96.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 264 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Konibit | Rooxis Technologies LLC |
In-app purchases
HeyShield
No in-app purchases
MobileSafe
- PRO — Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- PRO — Lifetime$49.99
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