# T vs ProtectShield

The clearest difference is rating: T at 5.0 against ProtectShield's 4.3. T also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). ProtectShield's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. T sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ProtectShield sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

T holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively.

T ships an update every 3 weeks, ProtectShield every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | T | ProtectShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-rex-vpn-secure-vpn-client/id6758882595/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectshield/id6761544162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [T-Rex Innovations, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875503967) | [Katana Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883177479) |

## What reviewers say

### T

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-rex-vpn-secure-vpn-client/id6758882595)

This app provides a secure and private internet connection by routing your traffic through an encrypted tunnel. It offers server scanning, location selection, and reliable connection management, ensuring your data remains safe on any network.

**Highlights:** Encrypted internet traffic, Server scanner with latency test, Location selection by country/city, Automatic reconnection, Real-time network statistics, Industry-standard encryption protocols

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $40.00 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $75.00 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $100.00 | per year |


### ProtectShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectshield/id6761544162)

This app provides a secure and straightforward VPN experience. It encrypts your internet connection, protecting your data on public Wi-Fi and allowing access to various server locations. Designed for simplicity, it focuses on a clear interface and reliable connection.

**Highlights:** Secure VPN connection, Public Wi-Fi protection, Access to server locations, Manual or auto server selection, Subscription restore, Simple user interface

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is T free?

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

### Is ProtectShield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, T or ProtectShield?

T is rated higher. T averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ProtectShield averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do T or ProtectShield have ads?

Neither T nor ProtectShield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, T or ProtectShield?

T ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProtectShield every 4 days. Most recently, T was updated on October 28, 2026 and ProtectShield on October 22, 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.*