Comparison

IP Protection vs Quantum Shield

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

Head to head
About

IP Protection

This app safeguards your online privacy by blocking intrusive trackers and masking your IP address. It prevents data brokers and advertisers from building profiles and protects against AI-powered attacks. Enjoy faster browsing and enhanced security across your device.

Highlights
  • Blocks aggressive trackers before they load
  • Hides IP address from trackers
  • Device-wide protection (Premium)
  • Blocks email tracking pixels
  • Faster page loading speeds
  • No user data logging
Features
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Trackers follow you everywhere — in apps, browsers, and emails — building profiles that advertisers and data brokers sell and AI-powered attackers weaponize. IP Protection stops them. TWO WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF Some trackers are safe to block without breaking sites or apps, others are embedded in ways that blocking them would break the experience. IP Protection offers ultimate privacy without breaking sites or apps, by offering the following: — Blocks the most aggressive trackers before they load — Hides your IP from the rest, so they see nothing worth profiling, and nothing breaks FREE — Tracker blocking and IP protection while you browse websites in our app PREMIUM Everything in Free, plus device-wide protection: — Blocks trackers and hides your IP from trackers in every app — Blocks trackers and hides your IP from trackers in every browser — Blocks email tracking pixels before they load — Fine-grained controls over blocking and IP proxying protection levels WHY IP PROTECTION — No logs. We don't see, store, or sell your data. Ever. — Not a VPN. No server list, no sign-in, no slow downs. — Built by Disconnect, the industry standard for tracker protection, trusted by Firefox, Edge, and 350M+ users worldwide. — Pages can load up to 2.4x faster when trackers aren't slowing them down. Take back your privacy. Start free. Terms: https://disconnect.me/terms Privacy Policy: https://disconnect.me/privacy

About

Quantum Shield

Features
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Before you reply, make a payment, or click a link, check it out. Quantum Shield helps you detect signs of a potential scam in messages, links, images, audio files, and screenshots. Share or upload any content that makes you suspicious, and get a clear assessment so you can decide what to do next with greater peace of mind. You can use Quantum Shield to check: * Suspicious SMS and WhatsApp messages * Emails asking for personal information, payments, or codes * Links that might lead to fake websites * Screenshots of conversations or ads * Images and audio files with possible signs of fraud Quantum Shield analyzes known fraud patterns and shows you potential red flags, explained in simple terms. It does not replace your own judgment or legal or financial advice. In an urgent situation or if you suspect fraud, also contact your bank, platform, or the relevant institution. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage them in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://qshield.es/terminos Privacy Policy: https://qshield.es/privacidad

Screenshots

IP Protection3 screens
Quantum Shield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Quantum Shield at every 4 days against IP Protection's every 10 days. Quantum Shield also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IP Protection sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Quantum Shield sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Protection ships an update every 10 days, Quantum Shield every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IP Protection versus Quantum Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP ProtectionQuantum Shield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDisconnectQuantum Secure Labs SL

In-app purchases

3 purchases

IP Protection

Subscriptions2
  • Full Protection Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Full Protection Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Protection Day Pass$0.99
4 purchases

Quantum Shield

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Mensual$3.991 Month
  • Shield Mensual$8.991 Month
  • Plus Anual$25.001 Year
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  • Shield Anual$69.001 Year

Questions

Is IP Protection free?
IP Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quantum Shield free?
Quantum Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IP Protection or Quantum Shield have ads?
Neither IP Protection nor Quantum Shield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Protection or Quantum Shield?
IP Protection ships an update every 10 days, and Quantum Shield every 4 days. Most recently, IP Protection was updated on October 24, 2026 and Quantum Shield on October 24, 2026.

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