# FaceGuard vs GV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GV at none against FaceGuard's 8. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FaceGuard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. GV asks for nothing beyond the download.

FaceGuard ships an update every 8 months, GV every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceGuard | GV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faceguard LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559660192) | [GeoVision inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/314532695) |

## What reviewers say

### FaceGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceguard/id1113526573)

This app uses facial recognition to securely authenticate your identity for websites, apps, and files. It eliminates the need for passwords by recognizing familiar faces and providing the correct credentials. Enjoy a faster and more secure way to access your digital life.

**Highlights:** Facial recognition authentication, Passwordless access, Secure credential management, Website and app login, File and folder protection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personalized Cover Screens | $2.99 | per year |
| Fresh Seasonal Screens | $2.99 | per year |
| Add Users Registered Device(s) | $9.99 | per year |
| Targeted Backup | $9.99 | per year |
| SYNC Registered Devices | $19.99 | per year |
| SmartAuth Windows PC Client | $19.99 | per year |
| Always new background faces | $19.99 | per year |
| No Participating Partner | $29.99 | per year |


### GV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gv-face/id1317183887)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FaceGuard free?

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

### Is GV free?

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

### Do FaceGuard or GV have ads?

Neither FaceGuard nor GV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FaceGuard or GV?

FaceGuard ships an update every 8 months, and GV every 6 months. Most recently, FaceGuard was updated on October 12, 2026 and GV on October 6, 2026.

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