Comparison

SettingsCheck vs ScanShield Security Scanner

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

Head to head
About

SettingsCheck

Features
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Audit your iPhone settings. Get a score. Fix what matters. SettingsCheck scans your privacy, security, battery, and performance settings β€” then gives you a 0–100 score with prioritized, actionable recommendations. Each fix is one tap away with direct links to the right Settings page. β–Έ PRIVACY AUDIT Find what's exposing your data and fix it fast. β€’ Location tracking β€” discover apps with "Always" access you forgot about β€’ App permissions β€” review camera, microphone, and notification access β€’ Ad tracking β€” check if personalized ads and analytics sharing are enabled β€’ Mail & Safari β€” verify Mail Privacy Protection and cross-site tracking prevention β–Έ SECURITY CHECK Make sure your iPhone is locked down. β€’ Biometrics & passcode β€” confirm Face ID and a strong passcode are active β€’ Software updates β€” get alerted when iOS is out of date β€’ Find My & auto-lock β€” verify theft protection settings are on β€’ Two-factor & VPN β€” check account security and network protection β–Έ BATTERY & PERFORMANCE Stop settings from draining your battery or slowing your device. β€’ Background refresh β€” find apps running in the background unnecessarily β€’ Storage check β€” see if low disk space is affecting performance β€’ Low Power Mode β€” know when battery-saving settings should be on β€’ Thermal monitoring β€” detect overheating conditions β–Έ TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your score improve over time. β€’ Score history β€” charts show your trend across audits β€’ Category breakdown β€” track privacy, security, battery, and performance individually β€’ Re-audit reminders β€” stay protected after every iOS update β€’ Share your score β€” export clean score cards to social media β–Έ PRICING FREE: β€’ Overall score (0–100) β€’ Privacy & Battery sub-scores β€’ Top 3 recommendations β€’ 1 deep-link fix per audit PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION SettingsCheck Premium is available with the following subscription options: Premium Monthly: $2.99/month Premium Annual: $19.99/year (Save 44%) β€” includes 7-day free trial All 4 category sub-scores, unlimited recommendations, unlimited deep-link fixes, full score history & charts, home screen widget, audit reminders, and zero ads. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 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 App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://settingscheck.bulpara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://settingscheck.bulpara.com/privacy --- Questions? support@bulpara.com

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ScanShield Security Scanner

Features
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ScanShield: Your Ultimate Pocket Cybersecurity Toolkit In an era of evolving digital threats, securing your mobile device and network is no longer optional. ScanShield is a professional-grade cybersecurity utility designed to give you peace of mind, whether you are working remotely, connecting to public Wi-Fi, or just browsing the web. Built with advanced network auditing and threat detection tools, ScanShield empowers you to identify vulnerabilities and block malicious activity before it compromises your data. Key Features: Advanced Link Checker: Never guess if a URL is safe again. ScanShield’s powerful link checker analyzes suspicious links and potential phishing threats in real-time, allowing you to verify destinations before you click. Secure QR Code Scanner: Cybercriminals increasingly use QR codes to hide malicious redirects. Our secure scanner inspects the underlying data of any QR code, ensuring it leads to a safe and trusted destination. Wi-Fi Forensics & Network Audits: Instantly map and analyze your local network. Whether you are connecting to public Wi-Fi at a hotel, airport, coffee shop, or crowded conference, ScanShield performs deep network audits to identify connected devices, expose open ports, and highlight potential vulnerabilities before you transmit sensitive data. Real-Time Threat Detection: Equip your device with proactive defenses. ScanShield helps you recognize and block digital threats, keeping your personal information and browsing habits private and secure. Intuitive & Professional Interface: Designed for both cybersecurity professionals and everyday users, the app delivers complex forensic data in a clean, easy-to-understand dashboard. Take control of your digital privacy and network security. Download ScanShield today and turn your device into a fortified defense system against modern cyber threats.

Screenshots

SettingsCheck4 screens
ScanShield Security Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanShield Security Scanner at none against SettingsCheck's 2. ScanShield Security Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SettingsCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ScanShield Security Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
SettingsCheck versus ScanShield Security Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSettingsCheckScanShield Security Scanner
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETINgozi Emeh-Festus

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SettingsCheck

Subscriptions2
  • SettingsCheck Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SettingsCheck Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

ScanShield Security Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SettingsCheck free?
SettingsCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanShield Security Scanner free?
ScanShield Security Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SettingsCheck or ScanShield Security Scanner have ads?
SettingsCheck shows ads; ScanShield Security Scanner does not.

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