Comparison

SMS Shield vs Velo

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

Head to head
About

SMS Shield

Features
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SMS Shield automatically filters and blocks spam, junk, and unwanted text messages — all on your device. No cloud, no data sharing. Powered by AI-based detection and custom keyword blocking. Set up in seconds, enjoy a clean inbox forever. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-sms-shield/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Velo

This app offers a fast and visual way to compare multiple units simultaneously. Its clean interface allows for effortless exploration of different values, making conversions for time zones, distances, currencies, and measurements intuitive and fun.

Highlights
  • Compare multiple units side-by-side
  • Instant, scroll-based value updates
  • Converts time zones, distance, currency, and more
  • Customizable unit lists
  • Clean and distraction-free design
Features
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Velo makes conversion feel fast, effortless, and fun. Compare multiple units side by side and see every value update instantly as you scroll. Whether you’re checking timezones, converting distances, comparing currencies, or working through measurements for a recipe, Velo gives you a faster and more visual way to do it. Designed with a clean, focused interface, Velo helps you explore different values instead of typing through clunky forms. Features: • Compare multiple units at once • Quick, scroll-based conversion • Convert time zones, temperature, length, weight, speed, volume, area, pressure, and currency • Add, replace, and reorder units to match your workflow • Fast, simple, distraction-free design Great for: • Planning across time zones • Converting measurements while traveling, cooking, shopping, or home projects • Quick everyday calculations • Comparing values in the categories that matter to you Velo Pro unlocks all converters, unlimited units, and advanced settings for the full experience.

Screenshots

SMS Shield4 screens
Velo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Velo at 3 against SMS Shield's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. SMS Shield sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Velo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SMS Shield versus Velo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS ShieldVelo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMine Nur KasimogullariHuegge LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SMS Shield

One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Velo

One-time1
  • Velo Pro$2.99

Questions

Is SMS Shield free?
SMS Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Velo free?
Velo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SMS Shield or Velo have ads?
Neither SMS Shield nor Velo shows ads.

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