# Phone vs Web Guard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Web Guard at 80% against Phone's 28%. Web Guard also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). Phone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Web Guard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Phone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Web Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone has 11K ratings behind it against 585, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Phone's written reviews are positive against 80% of Web Guard's.

Phone ships an update every 7 months, Web Guard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone | Web Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone/id1146562108/reviews) | **[4.5 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-guard-protection-privacy/id6648782899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 585 |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) | [Emiliya LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763812031) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone/id1146562108)

This app consolidates all your calling needs, including standard phone calls, FaceTime audio, and video calls. It offers advanced features like voicemail transcription, call recording, and intelligent call screening to manage your communications efficiently.

**Highlights:** Unified calls (phone, FaceTime audio/video), Voicemail transcription and summaries, Live call recording, Customizable contact posters, Intelligent call screening, Wi-Fi calling, Automatic mic modes

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📞 Reliable for making calls
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 📝 Live voicemail transcription
- 🔍 Useful for checking voicemails

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues
- 🔇 Microphone problems
- 🔍 Lacking advanced call screening features
- 🕰️ Outdated UI and functionality
- 🔀 Confusing with separate Contacts app

**Reported bugs**

- Voicemail notification issues
- Disappearing contact photos and information
- Inability to make outgoing calls after updates
- Inconsistent behavior with call log and missed call notifications

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of mistyped numbers
- Add search option in Recents tab
- Provide option to delete/change voicemail greeting
- Enable bulk contact deletion
- Integrate more customization options (e.g., ringtones, backgrounds)


### Web Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-guard-protection-privacy/id6648782899)

Enhance your online privacy and security with this comprehensive tool. It blocks intrusive ads, secures sensitive files in a hidden folder, and monitors your accounts for data leaks. A built-in secure browser further protects your browsing activities from trackers and threats.

**Highlights:** Advanced ad blocking, Hidden folder for secure storage, Data leak monitoring, Built-in secure browser, Privacy protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phone free?

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

### Is Web Guard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phone or Web Guard?

Web Guard is rated higher. Phone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Web Guard averages 4.5 from 585 ratings.

### Do Phone or Web Guard have ads?

Web Guard shows ads; Phone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phone or Web Guard?

Phone ships an update every 7 months, and Web Guard weekly. Most recently, Phone was updated on October 29, 2026 and Web Guard on October 27, 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.*