# Savvy Shield vs PhoneCheck

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhoneCheck 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.

Both are free to download. Savvy Shield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PhoneCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Savvy Shield | PhoneCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-shield/id6784780669/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savvy Signals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784780671) | [fadma OUBLOUCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796001503) |

## What reviewers say

### Savvy Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-shield/id6784780669)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Savvy Shield Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Savvy Shield Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### PhoneCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonecheck-device-diagnostics/id6816173367)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Savvy Shield free?

Savvy Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PhoneCheck free?

PhoneCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Savvy Shield or PhoneCheck have ads?

PhoneCheck shows ads; Savvy Shield does not.

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