TextShield vs DeskOrbit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TextShield
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Tired of spam texts? TextShield quietly sorts them out β the decision is made on your device, and your messages never leave your phone. HOW IT WORKS Texts from unknown senders pass through three checkpoints: 1. Your allow list (always wins, important texts are never lost) 2. Your block list (keywords, regex, sender prefixes) 3. Built-in rule packs for Chinese (170 rules) and Japanese (101 rules) spam patterns (loan scams, fake invoices, gambling, delivery & bank phishing) Anything unmatched is delivered normally β when in doubt, let it through. EVERYTHING IS FREE Unlimited rules, regex and sender-prefix rules, both built-in rule packs and the filter test bench are open to everyone. No paywall, no subscription. ABOUT THE ADS A single banner sits at the bottom of the home screen, served by Google AdMob. Fetching it is the app's only network activity. On first launch iOS asks for tracking permission; if you decline, only non-personalized ads are requested. The banner never reads your messages or your rules. A one-time purchase removes the banner for good β it removes the banner only, nothing gets unlocked. NO ADS IN THE FILTER EXTENSION The extension that actually classifies your texts contains no ad code and no networking code at all. NOTE iOS only routes texts from unknown senders to filters. Messages from your contacts and iMessage are never filtered β that's a system privacy guarantee, not a limitation of this app.
DeskOrbit
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Control a compatible electric sit-stand desk from iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. DeskOrbit keeps the current height and Stop control close at hand, with held Up and Down controls, a tactile target-height slider and named positions. The free version controls one desk with two named positions. DeskOrbit Pro adds unlimited desks and positions, automations, optional iCloud sync, interactive widgets, Live Activities, Siri and Shortcuts actions, Action Button support and direct Apple Watch control. A one-time 14-day trial unlocks every Pro feature before you decide on the Lifetime purchase. DeskOrbit includes a safe Demo mode that needs no desk. Real movement is protected by explicit Stop controls, range validation, timeout and stall handling. iOS never starts unattended desk movement from a suspended background process. No account, advertising, tracking or analytics. DeskOrbit is independent software and is not affiliated with any desk manufacturer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeskOrbit at none against TextShield's 1. DeskOrbit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 1). TextShield's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. TextShield sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeskOrbit asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TextShield | DeskOrbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | δΈ½δ½³ ζ½ | Marco Hillger |
In-app purchases
TextShield
- Remove Ads$0.99
DeskOrbit
No in-app purchases
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