Comparison

FaceGuard vs FarFaces Security

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

Head to head

FaceGuard

Fun, Fast, and Unforgettable!

Facial Biometric technology

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

FaceGuard

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

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FaceGuard authenticates identity. Unlike requiring a password, FaceGuard uses the human ability to recognize faces familiar only to you from a matrix of known and unknown faces. After confirmation, FaceGuard supplies the right username and passcode (or encrypted signal) for all your websites, apps, folders, and files. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FarFaces Security

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Advanced mobile biometric matching technology for professional security companies. Up to 15m recognition from any mobile device. Alternative to CCTV.

Screenshots

FaceGuard4 screens

FarFaces Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FarFaces Security at none against FaceGuard's 8. FaceGuard's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FaceGuard ships an update every 8 months, FarFaces Security every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

FaceGuard versus FarFaces Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	FaceGuard	FarFaces Security
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 8 months — better	Every 14 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	116 MB	241 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Faceguard LLC	BitCenter UK Ltd

In-app purchases

8 purchases

FaceGuard

Subscriptions8

Personalized Cover Screens$2.991 Year
Fresh Seasonal Screens$2.991 Year
Add Users Registered Device(s)$9.991 Year

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Targeted Backup$9.991 Year
SYNC Registered Devices$19.991 Year
SmartAuth Windows PC Client$19.991 Year
Always new background faces$19.991 Year
No Participating Partner$29.991 Year

None

FarFaces Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FaceGuard free?

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

Is FarFaces Security free?

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

Do FaceGuard or FarFaces Security have ads?

Neither FaceGuard nor FarFaces Security shows ads.

Which is updated more often, FaceGuard or FarFaces Security?

FaceGuard ships an update every 8 months, and FarFaces Security every 14 months. Most recently, FaceGuard was updated on September 27, 2026 and FarFaces Security on September 14, 2026.