Comparison

FlowBridge vs TrackShield

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

Head to head
About

FlowBridge

This app acts as a native VPN and proxy client, enabling connections to compatible servers and private network configurations. It serves as a client platform for managed connectivity, remote work, and private network access, storing configurations locally without selling personal information.

Highlights
  • Native VPN and proxy client
  • Connect to compatible servers
  • Supports private network configurations
  • Client platform for managed connectivity
  • Local configuration storage
  • No personal data sales or ad tracking
Features
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FlowBridge is a native VPN and proxy client platform for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. FlowBridge does not operate a VPN network itself. It helps users connect to compatible servers, private network configurations, and provider-supplied profiles in one clean Apple-native client. FlowBridge is also built for compatible VPN and proxy providers. Providers and organizations can use FlowBridge as a client platform for managed connectivity, remote work, video meetings, remote education, private network access, and other stable cross-border network scenarios. Your configurations are stored locally where applicable. FlowBridge does not sell personal information or use browsing activity for advertising or tracking.

About

TrackShield

Features
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TrackShield – Ads & Tracker Blocker Browse the web with fewer distractions and greater privacy using TrackShield. Designed for Safari on iPhone and iPad, TrackShield blocks intrusive ads, trackers, cookie banners, and malicious domains to help pages load faster while reducing data usage and improving your browsing experience. TrackShield uses Apple's Safari Content Blocker technology to efficiently block unwanted web content without routing your browsing through a VPN. Everything is designed to work seamlessly with Safari while giving you full control over your privacy settings. Features • Block banner ads, pop-ups, video ads, and intrusive website advertising • Stop tracking scripts from advertising networks and analytics providers • Remove many cookie consent banners and annoying website overlays • Speed up page loading by preventing unnecessary resources from downloading • Reduce mobile data usage by blocking ads and tracking requests • Improve battery efficiency with fewer background web requests • Protect against many known phishing, scam, and malicious domains • Choose from multiple filter categories for ads, trackers, privacy, malware, and annoyances • Whitelist your favorite websites with a single tap • Create custom blocking rules for advanced browsing control • Automatically update filter lists to stay protected against new trackers • View detailed statistics including ads blocked, trackers prevented, data saved, and browsing improvements • Home Screen widgets for quick protection status and browsing statistics • Siri Shortcuts support for enabling protection, updating filters, and managing settings Privacy First Your privacy is our priority. TrackShield uses Safari Content Blocker extensions to block unwanted web content efficiently. Your browsing history is not collected or sold, and filtering is performed locally using Apple's supported technologies. Premium Features Upgrade to unlock even more powerful privacy tools: • Automatic filter updates • Advanced tracking protection • Malware and phishing filter lists • Unlimited custom rules • Website privacy reports • Cloud synchronization across devices • Advanced statistics and insights • Premium widgets Why Choose TrackShield? • Fast and lightweight • Easy one-time setup • Native iPhone and iPad experience • Modern SwiftUI interface • Regular filter updates • No complicated configuration • Designed for privacy-conscious users Whether you're reading the news, shopping online, studying, or simply browsing the web, TrackShield helps create a faster, cleaner, and more private Safari experience every day. Talk Results Instantly We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: - $34.99 per year - $7.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to effects and remove advertisement. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 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. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.atlantismobileapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.atlantismobileapps.com

Screenshots

FlowBridge4 screens
TrackShield2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowBridge at none against TrackShield's 3. FlowBridge also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. TrackShield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. FlowBridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
FlowBridge versus TrackShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowBridgeTrackShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrench Online LimitedNguyen Nam Giang

In-app purchases

None

FlowBridge

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TrackShield

Subscriptions2
  • Track Shield Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Track Shield Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Track Shield Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

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

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