Comparison

RankShield vs SiteScanner

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

Head to head
About

RankShield

Features
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RankShield gives you a clear, honest picture of your device's security — and tells you exactly what to do about it. Most "security" apps overpromise. RankShield doesn't. It runs the checks iOS genuinely allows on your device, gives you a single protection score, and provides straightforward guidance for the risks an app can't inspect directly. No jargon, no fear-mongering. WHAT IT CHECKS ON YOUR DEVICE • VPN and proxy configuration (traffic-interception risk) • Screen-recording detection • Face ID / biometric protection status • Secure Enclave availability and device fingerprint drift • Developer mode and network type (Wi-Fi / cellular / VPN) • Behavioral baseline that flags unusual device handling YOUR PROTECTION SCORE A live Command Center shows a 0–1000 protection score and an at-a-glance status, refreshed each time you open the app and whenever you run a check. ACROSS ALL YOUR DEVICES RankShield links your iPhone, iPad, and Mac under one account (via iCloud) — see every protected device in one place. When one device flags something, the others are put on alert. GUIDANCE WHERE IT COUNTS For risks iOS doesn't expose to apps — SIM-swap, cellular interception, app spyware, post-quantum readiness — RankShield gives you clear, expert guidance and the exact steps to protect yourself, instead of pretending to detect what it can't. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account or email required to start • No tracking, no ads, no data brokers • Used only to protect your device under your account PLANS • Recon — Free: device protection score and core checks • Shield — $9.99/month: 1 device, full agent platform, real-time alerts • Fortress — $49.99/month: unlimited devices, full platform, all features Subscriptions: RankShield offers two optional auto-renewable subscriptions: - Shield: $9.99 per month, 1 device, includes a 7-day free trial. - Fortress: $49.99 per month, unlimited devices. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically at the same price unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rankshield.co/privacy-policy

About

SiteScanner

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Our app helps you check websites for potential threats and vulnerabilities, assess their security level, and get detailed results for every scan. Enter a URL to start the check. The app runs a five-step scanning process and generates a clear security report with a score from 0 to 100, detected warnings, individual check results, and practical recommendations. WEBSITE SECURITY TOOLS Our app combines several tools for safer web use. You can scan websites by URL for potential threats and vulnerabilities, receive a security score from 0 to 100, and review detailed checks, warnings, and recommendations. Previous scan results are saved in your history, so you can return to them whenever needed. The app also includes a private browser with built-in ad and tracker blocking, along with password tools that let you generate strong passwords using customizable length and character options and check password strength. CLEAR SCANNING EXPERIENCE The radar-style interface, progress indicators, and animated scanning steps make it easy to follow the scanning process. Once the scan is complete, the most important findings are organized into a clear and easy-to-read report. FREE ACCESS The free plan includes: • 1 website scan per day • Security score • First 3 security checks • Access to the 3 most recent scans Private Browser and Password Generator are not available on the free plan. PREMIUM ACCESS Upgrade to Premium to unlock: • Unlimited website scans • Complete security reports • All checks and recommendations • Full scan history • Full access to Private Browser • Full access to Password Generator The Settings section also gives you access to subscription information, app version details, sharing and rating options, support, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use. Our app is designed for users who want a convenient way to check website security, identify potential risks, and browse the web more safely. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases. Weekly $4.99 // Monthly $12.99 // Yearly $39.99 // Lifetime $59.99 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nfIkVsSTSfxijnmpDIbLdcN_ZgSksa1g4mt0jJGD9-w/edit Terms of Use Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1781k2CG25BxrAd1NEjxs9wa6HOLdX5Ejb-BcQ9LLfbY/edit

Screenshots

RankShield3 screens
SiteScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SiteScanner at 13.0 against RankShield's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. RankShield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SiteScanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
RankShield versus SiteScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRankShieldSiteScanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJamie KlonczCOLOR 90 d.o.o.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RankShield

Subscriptions2
  • Shield - Single Device$9.991 Month
  • Fortress - Unlimited Devices$49.991 Month
5 purchases

SiteScanner

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

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

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