# SimpleTip vs Guardio

The clearest difference is price: Guardio at Free against SimpleTip's $0.99. Guardio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (42K vs 144). SimpleTip's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Guardio is free to download; SimpleTip costs $0.99 up front. Guardio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SimpleTip asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SimpleTip against 4.8 for Guardio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardio has 42K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of SimpleTip's written reviews are positive against 91% of Guardio's.

SimpleTip ships an update every 8 months, Guardio weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleTip | Guardio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletip-tip-calculator/id1187500689/reviews) | [4.8 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 144 | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#123** |
| Size | 8 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Cate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187500688) | [Guardio LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640981562) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleTip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletip-tip-calculator/id1187500689)

Easily calculate tips and split bills with this intuitive app. Features one-handed use, customizable tip percentages, and various rounding options. Personalize your experience with different themes and dark mode.

**Highlights:** One-handed operation, Tip splitting, Customizable tip percentages, Multiple rounding modes, Dark mode and color themes, Landscape and portrait support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Guardio

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

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Free · Utilities, #192 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 SimpleTip free?

SimpleTip costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Guardio free?

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

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

SimpleTip and Guardio are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 144 and 42K ratings respectively.

### Do SimpleTip or Guardio have ads?

Neither SimpleTip nor Guardio shows ads.

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

SimpleTip ships an update every 8 months, and Guardio weekly. Most recently, SimpleTip was updated on August 15, 2026 and Guardio on September 25, 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.*