Savvy Shield vs Phone Diagnostics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Savvy Shield
This app reveals and blocks background data connections to trackers and data brokers. It provides a clear, plain-English explanation of company data practices and assigns a privacy score based on your device's activity. Take back control of your personal information.
- Reveals device contacts with trackers
- Blocks known trackers and ad networks
- Explains company data practices
- Provides a privacy score
- Shows blocked connections
- On-device VPN configuration
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Savvy Shield shows you where your iPhone's data actually goes, then stops it. Every day, your apps quietly connect to trackers, ad networks, and data brokers in the background. Savvy Shield turns that hidden activity into a clear, plain-English view, so you can see which companies your phone is talking to and take back control. WHAT SAVVY SHIELD DOES • Reveals the trackers and destinations your device contacts • Blocks known trackers and ad networks before they load • Explains, in plain English, what each company takes and what its terms allow • Gives you a privacy score based on real evidence from your device • Shows you exactly what was blocked, so you can check the number yourself HOW IT WORKS On iPhone and iPad, Savvy Shield installs a small on-device VPN configuration built on Apple's Network Extension framework. It carries only your device's DNS lookups, the name-to-address requests, to Savvy's encrypted resolver. It does not route your web traffic through Savvy's servers, and it is not a general-purpose VPN. Because it uses Apple's VPN framework, iOS shows a VPN icon in the status bar while it is on. You allow it with one tap and can turn it off anytime in the app. Savvy Shield never reads the content of your messages or browsing. When a tracker is blocked, no connection is opened and nothing is uploaded. Some ads are not affected. Services that deliver ads from the same place as their own content, like video and social feeds, will still show them. We would rather tell you that than promise otherwise. BUILT BY A PRIVACY COMPANY We don't sell your data. We don't run ads. No hidden tracking. No account or sign-in is needed. SAVVY SHIELD SUBSCRIPTION • Savvy Shield Monthly, $4.99 per month, auto-renewable • Savvy Shield Yearly, $49.99 per year, auto-renewable • Prices shown in US dollars; your App Store storefront sets the local price • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://savvysignals.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://savvysignals.com/privacy
Phone Diagnostics
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Professional Phone Diagnostics & Hardware Testing Check your phone, test its hardware, monitor device status, and create a detailed inspection report—all in one app. Whether you're checking your own device, troubleshooting a problem, or inspecting a used phone before purchase, this app gives you a convenient way to test and review your device. Comprehensive Hardware Tests Test essential phone components one by one: • Display and touchscreen • Front and rear cameras • Microphone and speakers • Vibration • Flashlight • Face ID / Touch ID • Compass • Network • Storage • CPU and performance • Sensors • Battery status Each manual test can be marked as: Pass / Abnormal / Skipped You can pause and resume an inspection at any time. Used Phone Inspection Buying a used phone? Run through the inspection checklist to check important hardware and device functions before completing a purchase. Review each test individually and create a complete inspection report when you're finished. One-Tap Device Check Quickly review key device information and status, including: • CPU • Memory • Storage • Network • Temperature • Battery status • Hardware • Sensors • System information Get a clear overview of your device without navigating through multiple system screens. Real-Time Monitoring Monitor important device information in real time, including CPU activity, memory, storage, network status, battery state and temperature-related information. Network Tools Built-in network utilities include: • Internet speed test • Ping test • DNS check • Network diagnostics • Port check • Network security tools • Test history Sensors & Utility Tools Check and use your device's compass, level, gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, barometer and proximity sensor. Additional tools include QR code generation and scanning, password generation, flashlight and decibel measurement. Inspection Reports Generate a detailed device inspection report after testing. Save and share your report as an image or PDF, and keep previous reports for future reference. Widgets & Live Activities Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to view important device information at a glance. Supported features also include Live Activities and Dynamic Island for selected device and network information. Important Information Some temperature, CPU, charging and battery-related information is based on publicly available iOS APIs, device state and software analysis. It may be estimated and should not be considered laboratory measurements or official Apple system data. Inspection results are based on user-confirmed test results and are not official certificates or professional device appraisal reports.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phone Diagnostics at none against Savvy Shield's 2. Savvy Shield's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Savvy Shield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Phone Diagnostics asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Savvy Shield | Phone Diagnostics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Savvy Signals LLC | 珩 周 |
In-app purchases
Savvy Shield
- Savvy Shield Monthly$4.991 Month
- Savvy Shield Yearly$49.991 Year
Phone Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
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