# GuardsToGo vs Security Guard App

GuardsToGo and Security Guard App both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GuardsToGo's written reviews are positive against 27% of Security Guard App's. GuardsToGo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Security Guard App's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Security Guard App sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GuardsToGo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for GuardsToGo against 3.6 for Security Guard App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of GuardsToGo's written reviews are positive against 27% of Security Guard App's.

GuardsToGo ships an update every 3 months, Security Guard App every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GuardsToGo | Security Guard App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardstogo/id1037896759/reviews) | [3.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-guard-app/id1495148601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edward Stevens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037896758) | [GES.AI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050292256) |

## What reviewers say

### GuardsToGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardstogo/id1037896759)

This app connects businesses with short-term security guard services. Request a quote or speak directly with a coordinator to receive a customized proposal via email within an hour.

**Highlights:** Request security guard services, Click-to-call coordinator, Submit quote request form, Receive customized proposals, Nationwide service network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Security Guard App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-guard-app/id1495148601)

This app modernizes security services with enhanced features for reports, time tracking, and post site management. It offers a user-friendly interface packed with functionality for security professionals.

**Highlights:** Brand-new theme, Enriched report features, Improved time clock functionality, Enhanced post site management, Updated settings

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 users (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| 5 users (1 month) | $14.99 | per month |
| 10 users (1 month) | $29.99 | per month |
| 15 users (1 month) | $44.99 | per month |
| 20 users (1 month) | $59.99 | per month |
| 25 users (1 month) | $74.99 | per month |
| 30 users (1 month) | $89.99 | per month |
| 35 users (1 month) | $104.99 | per month |
| 40 users (1 month) | $119.99 | per month |
| 45 users (1 month) | $134.99 | per month |
| 50 users (1 month) | $149.99 | per month |
| 90 users (1 month) | $269.99 | per month |
| 100 users (1 month) | $299.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GuardsToGo free?

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

### Is Security Guard App free?

Security Guard App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GuardsToGo or Security Guard App?

GuardsToGo and Security Guard App are both rated 3.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 23 ratings respectively.

### Do GuardsToGo or Security Guard App have ads?

Neither GuardsToGo nor Security Guard App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GuardsToGo or Security Guard App?

GuardsToGo ships an update every 3 months, and Security Guard App every 5 months. Most recently, GuardsToGo was updated on June 1, 2026 and Security Guard App on September 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*