Comparison

TrackShield vs Element Hider

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

Head to head
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

About

Element Hider

Features
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Take control of the web. Element Hider lets you hide distracting, annoying, or unnecessary elements from webpages in Safari. See something you don't want to see? Hide it. From oversized banners and annoying pop-ups to distracting sections, recommendations, sidebars, comments, images, and other page elements — Element Hider puts you in control of what stays on your screen. KEY FEATURES • Hide anything Select webpage elements and hide them from view. • Clean up webpages Remove visual clutter and keep the content that actually matters. • One-tap control Quickly enable or disable Element Hider whenever you want. • Global controls Turn your preferred hiding rules on or off across Safari. • Customize your browsing Create a cleaner, more focused experience on the websites you use every day. • Built for Safari Designed specifically for Safari and integrated into your browsing experience. YOUR WEB, YOUR WAY The web doesn't need to look the same for everyone. Element Hider gives you the freedom to decide what you want to see. Hide the stuff that gets in the way and keep the parts of the web that matter to you. Simple. Fast. Yours. Element Hider does not change the content you want to keep — it simply lets you decide what belongs on your screen.

Screenshots

TrackShield2 screens
Element Hider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TrackShield at Free against Element Hider's $0.99. Element Hider's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads 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

TrackShield is free to download; Element Hider costs $0.99 up front. TrackShield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Element Hider asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 1 level
TrackShield versus Element Hider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackShieldElement Hider
PriceFree — better$0.99
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen Nam GiangShubham Sharma

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
None

Element Hider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrackShield free?
TrackShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Element Hider free?
Element Hider costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrackShield or Element Hider have ads?
Neither TrackShield nor Element Hider shows ads.

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