BeaconPad vs ShieldWave VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeaconPad
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BeaconPad keeps your APIs and servers in check — right from your iPhone or iPad. Built for indie developers and freelancers who manage their own endpoints but don't need enterprise-grade complexity. Add any HTTP or HTTPS endpoint, tap Check Now, and instantly see if it's up, down, or degraded. BeaconPad measures response times, validates status codes, and tracks your uptime history — all on-device with zero accounts or cloud services. FREE FEATURES • Monitor up to 3 endpoints • HTTP/HTTPS health checks with response time measurement • Status dashboard with at-a-glance health indicators • Up, Down, Degraded, and Unknown states • 30-day check history per monitor • Manual Check Now for instant verification • Custom HTTP methods, headers, and expected status codes • Configurable timeout and degraded thresholds • Push notifications when a service goes down or recovers • Network reachability detection PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE ($6.99) Unlock everything, forever. No subscription. • Unlimited monitors • Background health checks (best-effort iOS scheduling) • 1-minute, 5-minute and 15-minute check intervals (best-effort iOS scheduling) • Response time charts (1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days) • SSL certificate expiry alerts (30, 14, 7, and 1 day warnings) • Monitor groups for organizing endpoints • Export monitor data as CSV or JSON PRIVACY FIRST BeaconPad collects no data. No analytics, no telemetry, no accounts. All monitor data stays on your device. The only network requests the app makes are to the endpoints you configure. BUILT WITH SwiftUI, SwiftData, Swift Charts, and BackgroundTasks. Native performance, native feel.
ShieldWave VPN
Secure your internet connection with this VPN service. It offers fast, private browsing with military-grade encryption and a no-log policy. Choose between smart routing for local and international traffic or global mode for complete protection.
- One-tap connection
- Smart and Global routing modes
- Military-grade encryption
- No-log policy
- 17,000+ servers in 76 countries
- Multi-device support (Pro)
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ShieldWave VPN — Fast, Secure & Private Internet Access Protect your online privacy with ShieldWave, a next-generation VPN built for speed and security. Whether you're browsing, streaming, or working remotely, ShieldWave encrypts your connection and shields your data from prying eyes. FEATURES ▸ One-Tap Connect — Get protected instantly with a single tap ▸ Smart Routing — Intelligently routes international traffic through VPN while keeping local connections direct for maximum speed ▸ Global Mode — Route ALL traffic through VPN for complete protection ▸ Military-Grade Encryption — Your data is secured with industry-standard protocols ▸ No-Log Policy — We never track, collect, or share your browsing data ▸ 17,000+ Server Nodes — Interactive world map across 76 countries. Browse and pick your exit server by RTT ▸ Multi-Device Support — Protect up to 6 devices with Pro TWO ROUTING MODES Smart Mode (Recommended): Only international traffic goes through VPN. Local apps and websites connect directly, giving you the best of both worlds — fast local access and secure global browsing. Global Mode: Every connection is encrypted and routed through VPN. Best for maximum privacy and security. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Free users enjoy 15 GB per month. Watching an ad adds +1 GB. After 15 GB, connections continue at 5 Mbps — no cutoff. Upgrade to Pro for: • Unlimited VPN usage — no daily time limits • Connect up to 6 devices simultaneously • Priority server access • Ad-free experience SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • ShieldWave Pro Monthly: $2.99/month • ShieldWave Pro Annual: $24.99/year (save 30%) • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings in the App Store after purchase Privacy Policy: https://shieldwave.uk/privacy Terms of Use: https://shieldwave.uk/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShieldWave VPN at 16.6 against BeaconPad's 26.2. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. BeaconPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ShieldWave VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BeaconPad | ShieldWave VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Olof Petterson | INNOFUN DIGITAL |
In-app purchases
BeaconPad
- BeaconPad PRO$6.99
ShieldWave VPN
- ShieldWave Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- ShieldWave Pro — Annual$24.991 Year





