Shepherd vs iRouteur
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Shepherd
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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 β without harvesting your data. Everything runs entirely on your device. We don't collect, store, or sell your personal information. β WI-FI SECURITY β Analyze the network you're connected to and get a clear security score from 0 to 100. Shepherd checks: β’ Encryption β is your traffic protected or exposed? β’ Security protocol β modern (WPA2/WPA3) or dangerously outdated (WEP)? β’ VPN protection β is your traffic tunneled and private? β’ Proxy / interception β is anything quietly redirecting your traffic? β’ 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. β SITE AVAILABILITY β 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. β WHY SHEPHERD β β’ Private by design β no accounts, no ads, no trackers, no analytics. β’ Clear and educational β every result is explained in plain language. β’ Beautiful and fast β a modern, distinctive interface that's a pleasure to use. β’ Your data stays yours β 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/
iRouteur
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iRouteur turns information from your compatible GL.iNet router into a clear, fast dashboard on your iPhone. See the essentials of your network without an account, ads, or an intermediary server. Key features: β’ Monitor download and upload throughput in real time β’ See devices connected through Wi-Fi and Ethernet β’ Identify, rename, and personalize your devices β’ Generate a Wi-Fi QR code to share your network without displaying or saying the password, protected by Face ID or Touch ID β’ View AdGuard Home statistics: blocked queries, filtering lists, and temporary protection pauses β’ Get an on-device network summary with Apple Intelligence when available Privacy: iRouteur has no account, ads, tracking, or developer-operated server. Your router password is stored in the iPhone Keychain. Optional remote access communicates directly with the GL.iNet DDNS address chosen by the user. Compatibility: the app requires a compatible GL.iNet router running firmware 4.x and access to its local administration interface. iRouteur detects the model and firmware version and checks available APIs separately. AdGuard Home must be configured on the router to use its tab. iRouteur is an independent app and is not affiliated with GL.iNet or AdGuard. Flint and AdGuard Home are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shepherd at none against iRouteur's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. iRouteur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shepherd asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Shepherd | iRouteur |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dot VPN France | Damien Cochinard |
In-app purchases
Shepherd
No in-app purchases
iRouteur
- DΓ©bloquer iRouteur$3.99









