# TotalAV vs Guardio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guardio at 91% against TotalAV's 24%. Guardio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). TotalAV's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TotalAV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Guardio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guardio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72K and 42K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of TotalAV's written reviews are positive against 91% of Guardio's.

TotalAV ships an update every 6 weeks, Guardio weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TotalAV | Guardio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalav/id1130411958/reviews) | **[4.8 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 42K |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | #113 |
| Size | 60 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Total Security Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125352474) | [Guardio LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640981562) |

## What reviewers say

### TotalAV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalav/id1130411958)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Enhance your mobile security with features like dangerous website blocking, VPN protection for public Wi-Fi, and spam text filtering. It also offers tools to clean up your device by removing duplicate photos and contacts, and alerts you to potential data breaches.

**Highlights:** Smart Scan for security updates, Data Breach Check, Photos & Video Cleanup, Duplicate Contact Finder, WebShield (Premium), VPN for Public Wi-Fi (Premium)

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TotalAV VPN | $4.99 | per month |
| Total AV | $7.99 | per month |
| Total AV Monthly 2 | $7.99 | per month |
| TotalAV Monthly 4 | $7.99 | per month |
| TotalAV Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TotalAV WebShield Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| TotalAV Monthly 2025 | $10.99 | per month |
| TotalAV Annual 2025 | $47.90 | per year |
| TotalAV 1 Year Subscription | $53.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient photo cleaning
- 💡 Useful security features
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Protects against phishing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections of VPN
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Deceptive pricing and hidden costs
- 🔒 Ineffective security
- 👎 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Freezes and crashes phone
- Interferes with device connectivity

**Requested features**

- Automatic malware scanning
- Improved VPN reliability
- Transparent pricing and subscription management


### Guardio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Free · Utilities, #185 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive digital protection for your devices, identity, and online accounts. It detects and alerts you to threats like phishing, leaked passwords, and identity theft, providing guidance to enhance your online safety.

**Highlights:** Real-time personal info exposure alerts, Phishing and scam detection, Identity monitoring, Suspicious message filtering (iOS), Cross-device security coverage, Security status overview, Guidance for issue resolution

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Individual (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Individual (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Protects against malicious websites and scams
- 🚀 Blocks threats in real-time
- 💡 Provides identity theft protection
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🔒 Safeguards personal information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and selling user information
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Unreliable detection of data leaks
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Authentication issues and inability to log in
- Subscription cancellation problems
- Inaccurate data leak notifications

**Requested features**

- Expand email protection beyond just Gmail
- Provide more detailed information on data leaks
- Improve customer support and communication
- Offer a free tier with basic features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TotalAV free?

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

### Is Guardio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TotalAV or Guardio?

Guardio is rated higher. TotalAV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Guardio averages 4.8 from 42K ratings.

### Do TotalAV or Guardio have ads?

Neither TotalAV nor Guardio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TotalAV or Guardio?

TotalAV ships an update every 6 weeks, and Guardio weekly. Most recently, TotalAV was updated on September 25, 2026 and Guardio on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TotalAV or Guardio?

TotalAV currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Guardio at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*