Comparison

ShieldBlock vs Linkify

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

Head to head
About

ShieldBlock

Features
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Browse faster and safer with ShieldBlock—the powerful content blocker for Safari that stops annoying ads, trackers, and malicious scripts right on your device. ShieldBlock works directly within Safari to enhance your browsing experience without collecting any personal data. Say goodbye to pop-ups, video ads, and slow-loading pages. KEY FEATURES: • Advanced Ad Blocking: Removes banners, pop-ups, and video ads. • Privacy Protection: Blocks invisible trackers and analytics scripts that follow you across the web. • Faster Browsing: Pages load up to 4x faster by blocking heavy ad content. • Custom Controls: Whitelist your favorite sites directly from Safari. • Battery Saving: Less data to download means less battery and data usage. PREMIUM FEATURES: Upgrade to ShieldBlock Premium for even more control: • Unlocks advanced regional and social media filters. • Daily updates to blocking rules. • Unlimited whitelist entries. • Priority support. We respect your privacy. All blocking happens locally on your device using Apple's Content Blocker API. We never see, track, or collect your browsing history. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Linkify

Easily create shareable links for social media, messaging, and payment platforms. Generate QR codes for offline sharing and include custom messages for direct communication. Supports a wide range of popular services.

Highlights
  • Multi-platform link generation
  • Customizable message links
  • Instant QR code creation
  • Support for popular apps
  • Dark Mode interface
Features
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Create social and payment links for WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Venmo, Cash App, and more in one place. Linkify lets you quickly generate shareable HTTPS links for social profiles, messaging apps, and payment platforms. Use these links in emails, websites, business cards with QR codes, or marketing materials. The links open directly in the supported apps when available. Features Multi-Platform Support Generate properly formatted links for WhatsApp, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, Steam, Spotify, and more. Custom Messages Create chat links that include prefilled messages, phone numbers, or hashtags so recipients only need to open the link and send. Instant QR Codes Generate QR codes for any link or profile and share them in person. Useful for conferences, networking events, storefronts, or printed materials. Clean, Fast Interface Simple, fast design with full support for system Dark Mode so links can be created and shared quickly.

Screenshots

ShieldBlock4 screens
Linkify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linkify at none against ShieldBlock's 3. Linkify also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. ShieldBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Linkify asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ShieldBlock versus Linkify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShieldBlockLinkify
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperZAINAB KICHOU AMANADZobair S

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShieldBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Annual Access$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99
None

Linkify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShieldBlock free?
ShieldBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linkify free?
Linkify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShieldBlock or Linkify have ads?
Neither ShieldBlock nor Linkify shows ads.

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