Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to SHIELD

Just scream, 'Help'

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SHIELD launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Trusted Contacts▲142
Let your loved ones know you’re safe. Made by Google.
2016 · blog.google · its alternatives →
2
Pillar▲72
Protect and care for your loved ones
2020 · pillarlife.com · its alternatives →
3
I Need an A▲87
We’re here to help you understand how to get an abortion.
2022 · ineedana.com · its alternatives →
4
Why Do You Care?! - The Third Way▲54
The media we love, the media we hate, and why we care.
2016 · s3.amazonaws.com · its alternatives →
5
Meerkat▲93
Connecting parents with other parents for community building
2021 · glamouraid.co.za · its alternatives →
6
Flying With Kids▲100
An app to help parents survive this terrifying experience
2015 · its alternatives →
7
Hello Tech Pros: Crucial Conversations and Anxiety▲54
Talking about the hard stuff when it's hard to talk
2016 · gadgetsprimer.com · its alternatives →
8
PhoneScreen▲112
Protect your loved ones from phone fraud
2019 · phonescreen.webflow.io · its alternatives →
9
Carefull▲89
Organize and protect your parent's finances
2021 · getcarefull.com · its alternatives →
10
Hugs by Minty▲72
Send illustrated hugs to your friends
2020 · tasteminty.com · its alternatives →
11
Protechme ▲97
A community-driven safety app and button for fast help
2024 · protechme.com · its alternatives →
12
Danger▲129
Protect your app from bad humans
2024 · its alternatives →
13
Empathy Cards▲103
Support cards for people with serious illnesses
2015 · emandfriends.com · its alternatives →
14
HUG Your Memories!▲74
Celebrate life through memories
2022 · its alternatives →
15
Getmii▲80
Whatever you need, Getmii helps you find it now.
2015 · getmii.com · its alternatives →
16
Best Mobile Spy App▲6
Monitor loved ones' Mobile activity for safety (shield)
2024 · onemonitar.com · its alternatives →
17
parenthing▲92
Your parenting companion, for parents with children aged 3-9
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Teach Your Parents Smartphone▲5
My parents got super confused when PhonePe (payment app in India) updated their app overnight. They immediately blamed me for "breaking their phone" lol. I had to spend an hour showing them how to use the new design. Same thing happened with WhatsApp video calls. I realized this is a common problem - we teach our parents tech stuff once, but they forget because they don't practice enough. So I made this tool that lets my parents practice using apps through step-by-step tutorials at their own pace. No one rushing them, no one judging. The goal? Help my parents feel more confident with…
2025 · teach-your-parents-smartphone.com · its alternatives →
19
Helpy▲66
The spread of the covid-19 slows down with Helpy
2020 · helpyapp.de · its alternatives →
20
Esteem▲60
Be there for your child when they need you the most
2020 · chooseesteem.com · its alternatives →
21
Bouncer Shield▲85
Real-time form protection against bad emails
2024 · usebouncer.com · its alternatives →
22
Ask Poppy by Poppylist▲89
Your parenthood support partner that actually texts back
2023 · poppylist.com · its alternatives →
23
Emergency by American Red▲68
Help keep your family safe in an emergency.
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
24
I am Anxious▲9
When you don't have a person to trust your worries
2024 · iamanxious.org · its alternatives →

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