Comparison

Nomoads vs uShield

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

Head to head
About

Nomoads

Block ads, trackers, and unwanted content across your browser, apps, and games. Enjoy faster browsing, save data, and enhance your privacy with a simple, one-tap setup. Your data remains securely on your device.

Highlights
  • System-wide ad blocking
  • Faster browsing and data saving
  • Tracker blocking
  • One-tap setup
  • Privacy-focused data handling
  • Allowlist for trusted sites
Features
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Nomoads blocks ads, trackers and unwanted domains in apps, games and Safari, right on your iPhone and iPad. It works at the DNS level: when an app tries to reach a known ad or tracking server, Nomoads stops the request before it connects. Turn it on with one tap and it keeps working in the background. WHY PEOPLE USE NOMOADS • Fewer ads in apps, games and websites • Stop trackers that follow you from app to app • Block known scam, phishing and gambling domains • See what was blocked, domain by domain PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Filtering happens on your device • No account needed • Nomoads never sees or stores your browsing history • Your traffic does not pass through Nomoads servers Nomoads uses the iOS VPN permission only to filter DNS locally. It does not change your IP address or location. FEATURES • Protection levels from Relaxed to Ultimate • Advanced lists: scams, gambling, adult content, social networks, intrusive overlays • Custom filter lists and your own blocked domains • Allowlist for sites you trust • Live stats and a full query log • Home Screen widget FREE & PREMIUM Start free with up to 1,000 blocks per day. Premium removes the daily limit and unlocks stronger protection levels, advanced and custom lists, and 30-day stats history. GOOD TO KNOW Some ads come from the same servers as the content itself (for example, video ads inside YouTube), and DNS filtering cannot remove those. iOS allows only one active VPN at a time.

About

uShield

This app acts as a personal web shield, blocking ads and trackers to save data, extend battery life, and protect online privacy. It offers customizable filters and seamless iCloud sync across Apple devices for a cleaner, safer browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Block ads and trackers
  • Worldwide ad blocking with automatic updates
  • Customizable filters and rules
  • Seamless iCloud sync
  • Privacy-focused local processing
  • Easy setup and smart utilities
Features
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WHY CHOOSE USHIELD? uShield goes beyond basic ad blocking. It acts as your personal web shield, saving your data plan, extending battery life, and ensuring your online privacy remains completely intact. KEY FEATURES: - Block Ads & Trackers Say goodbye to banners, video ads, pop-ups, and invisible trackers. uShield seamlessly blocks distractions so you can focus on the content that matters. - Worldwide Ad Blocking Browse local and international websites without interruptions. uShield comes with frequent, automatic filter updates to ensure you're always protected against the newest tracking scripts and ad networks. - Customizable Filters & Rules Tailor your browsing experience! Whitelist your favorite websites, hide specific web elements, and manage blocked domains easily. - Seamless iCloud Sync Got multiple Apple devices? uShield automatically synchronizes your custom filters, whitelists, and settings across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. Set it up once and enjoy a clean web everywhere. - Privacy First, Always We believe your data is yours. uShield processes all filtering locally on your device. We do not track your browsing history, nor do we collect or sell your personal information. - Easy Setup & Smart Utilities Get started in seconds with a simple, user-friendly interface. Enjoy extra smart utilities and receive helpful, responsive support whenever you need it. Experience the web as it was meant to be. Download uShield today and start browsing faster, cleaner, and safer! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nomoads4 screens
uShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: uShield at 5.0 against Nomoads's 4.2. uShield also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Nomoads's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Nomoads sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and uShield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

uShield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nomoads has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nomoads ships an update every 2 weeks, uShield weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nomoads versus uShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNomoadsuShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladyslav PalamarchukThe Le Ngoc

Customer experience

Nomoads

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

uShield

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Nomoads

Subscriptions3
  • Nomoads Weekly Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • NOMOADS Premium - monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Nomoads - Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nomoads Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

uShield

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Nomoads free?
Nomoads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uShield free?
uShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nomoads or uShield?
uShield is rated higher. Nomoads averages 4.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while uShield averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nomoads or uShield have ads?
Neither Nomoads nor uShield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nomoads or uShield?
Nomoads ships an update every 2 weeks, and uShield weekly. Most recently, Nomoads was updated on November 5, 2026 and uShield on October 31, 2026.

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