Comparison

ComDeck vs Shepherd

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

Head to head
About

ComDeck

Features
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ComDeck is the developer's command deck โ€” 16 native network and system tools in one dark-mode app with a built-in terminal toggle. EVERY TOOL HAS TWO MODES Tap the terminal icon to switch between a polished UI with charts and raw terminal output with ANSI colors. Type commands directly in the terminal input bar. FREE (6 tools) - Ping โ€” Real-time latency graphs with TCP probes - DNS Lookup โ€” Resolve A, AAAA, MX, TXT records instantly - IP Info โ€” Public IP, geolocation, and network details - Whois โ€” Organization, ISP, ASN, coordinates, reverse DNS, proxy detection - Device Info โ€” CPU, RAM, battery, model, and OS details - Port Check โ€” Scan common ports with service identification BASIC โ€” $9.99/month (11 tools total) - Traceroute โ€” Hop-by-hop path visualization - WiFi Analyzer โ€” Signal strength, channels, and security - HTTP Client โ€” Full request builder with header control - SSL Inspector โ€” Certificate chain and expiry validation - Speed Test โ€” Download, upload, and latency via Cloudflare PRO โ€” $49.99/month (all 16 tools) - JSON Debugger โ€” Tree view, path queries, structural diff, pretty-print, URL fetch, sensitive-key masking - Log Viewer โ€” Live OSLog streaming with multi-level filters, histogram, marking, recording, and export (text, JSON, CSV) - Process Manager โ€” Read-only process tree with ancestors, children, search, and export (macOS) - Scheduled Tasks โ€” Read-only LaunchAgent inspector with decoded schedules and user-granted folder access (macOS) - Security Scanner โ€” 15 sandbox-safe local posture checks (OS version, Gatekeeper, biometrics, code signing, keychain, trust store, volume encryption, and more) plus remote host audit (DNS, port scan, TLS handshake, security headers) BUILT NATIVE No web views. No wrappers. Built on Network.framework, Security.framework, OSLog, and SwiftUI. Every tool runs natively on your device. PRIVACY FIRST No analytics. No tracking. No ads. All tools run locally โ€” nothing about your network, system, or lookups is transmitted to any server operated by ComDeck. HONEST ABOUT THE SANDBOX Some system-level checks (FileVault, firewall, system-wide processes) require admin privileges unavailable to sandboxed apps. ComDeck does not fake these results. The Security Scanner clearly labels which checks are intentionally skipped and why, so the data you see is real. TIER POLICY Higher tiers include all tools from lower tiers. Upgrade or downgrade anytime. Terms of Use: https://comdeck.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://comdeck.app/privacy.html

About

Shepherd

Features
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Shepherd Tool is your friendly watchdog for a safer, faster, more transparent connection. Built by TurboApps with years of focus on digital security and everyday cyber hygiene, it turns complex network details into clear, actionable insights โ€” without harvesting your data. Everything runs entirely on your device. We don't collect, store, or sell your personal information. โ€” WI-FI SECURITY โ€” Analyze the network you're connected to and get a clear security score from 0 to 100. Shepherd checks: โ€ข Encryption โ€” is your traffic protected or exposed? โ€ข Security protocol โ€” modern (WPA2/WPA3) or dangerously outdated (WEP)? โ€ข VPN protection โ€” is your traffic tunneled and private? โ€ข Proxy / interception โ€” is anything quietly redirecting your traffic? โ€ข Connection type and your public IP, with country and provider. Tap any check to learn what it means, why it matters, and exactly how to fix it. Security you can actually understand. โ€” SITE AVAILABILITY โ€” Keep an eye on the websites you care about. Add any site and instantly see if it's online, its HTTP status, and how fast it responds. Check them all at once, and open any site to view its response-time history on a clean chart. Measure your real download and upload speeds plus latency, shown on a beautiful live gauge. Every result is saved so you can track your connection quality over time. โ€” WHY SHEPHERD โ€” โ€ข Private by design โ€” no accounts, no ads, no trackers, no analytics. โ€ข Clear and educational โ€” every result is explained in plain language. โ€ข Beautiful and fast โ€” a modern, distinctive interface that's a pleasure to use. โ€ข Your data stays yours โ€” saved sites and history live only on your device. Whether you're on home Wi-Fi, the office, or public hotspots, Shepherd Tool helps you understand your network, spot risks early, and stay protected. Download Shepherd Tool and let your digital sheepdog guard your connection. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ComDeck4 screens
Shepherd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shepherd at 18 against ComDeck's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
ComDeck versus Shepherd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComDeckShepherd
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiyad AnabtawiDot VPN France

In-app purchases

None

ComDeck

No in-app purchases

None

Shepherd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ComDeck free?
ComDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shepherd free?
Shepherd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ComDeck or Shepherd have ads?
Neither ComDeck nor Shepherd shows ads.

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