Comparison

ShieldBlock vs iPass Secure Auth

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

iPass Secure Auth

This app provides robust security for your online accounts. It functions as a two-factor authenticator, password manager, and private browser, all protected by military-grade encryption and biometric locks. Keep your digital life safe and accessible across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Two-Factor Authenticator (2FA)
  • Encrypted Password Manager
  • One-Tap Password Generator
  • Private In-App Browser
  • Sync Across Devices
  • Face ID & Fingerprint Lock
Features
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Stop Worrying About Account Security. iPass is your all-in-one authenticator, password manager, and private browser — built to protect your accounts, passwords, and digital identity in one secure app. Two-Factor Authenticator (2FA) Scan QR codes and generate OTP codes for Google, Facebook, Instagram, crypto wallets, and hundreds of supported services. Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) work offline, so your codes are always available when you need them. Encrypted Password Manager Store and manage your passwords securely in one encrypted vault. Keep your credentials organized and accessible only to you. Password Autofill Log in faster and more securely with built-in password autofill. iPass can automatically fill your saved usernames and passwords in supported apps and websites. Password Health Dashboard Check the security of your saved passwords at a glance. Identify weak, reused, or potentially risky passwords and know which credentials may need your attention. Password Import & Export Move your passwords easily when switching password managers or creating a backup. Import existing credentials into iPass or securely export them whenever needed. One-Tap Password Generator Create strong, unique passwords instantly. Customize password length and complexity to meet different website and app requirements. Private In-App Browser Browse securely without leaving iPass. Access your saved credentials and enjoy a smoother login experience directly from the app. Sync Across All Devices Keep your accounts and credentials synchronized across your supported Apple devices. Switch between iPhone and iPad without losing access to your important information. Face ID & Fingerprint Lock Protect your vault with biometric authentication. Your sensitive information remains secured behind Face ID, Touch ID, or your device's supported biometric protection. Why Choose iPass: • Unlimited authenticator accounts • Password Manager • Password Autofill • Password Health Dashboard • Password Import & Export • Strong Password Generator • Offline 2FA code generation • Biometric vault protection • Secure backup and synchronization • Private in-app browser • Simple and intuitive interface Your digital accounts deserve better protection. Download iPass Secure Auth today and keep your 2FA codes, passwords, and account security in one place. Privacy Policy: https://ipasssecureauth.com/privacy-policy
 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShieldBlock4 screens
iPass Secure Auth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: iPass Secure Auth at 4 against ShieldBlock's 2. iPass Secure Auth also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and iPass Secure Auth sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShieldBlock versus iPass Secure Auth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShieldBlockiPass Secure Auth
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB122 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZAINAB KICHOU AMANADBeyond Limits Cloud Services LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShieldBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Annual Access$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99
6 purchases

iPass Secure Auth

Subscriptions5
  • IPass Secure Auth Pro$7.997 Days
  • IPass Secure Auth Pro$12.991 Month
  • IPass Secure Auth Pro$22.491 Year
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  • IPass Secure Auth Pro3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • iPass Secure Auth Pro1 Year trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • iPass Secure Auth Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is ShieldBlock free?
ShieldBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iPass Secure Auth free?
iPass Secure Auth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShieldBlock or iPass Secure Auth have ads?
Neither ShieldBlock nor iPass Secure Auth shows ads.

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