# Mysa vs Defender Guard

The clearest difference is rating: Defender Guard at 4.6 against Mysa's 3.8. Defender Guard also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 30%) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 574). Mysa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Defender Guard sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mysa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Defender Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defender Guard has 4.2K ratings behind it against 574, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Mysa's written reviews are positive against 43% of Defender Guard's.

Mysa ships an update every 4 weeks, Defender Guard every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mysa | Defender Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysa/id1250453565/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-guard/id1471331497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 574 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **42.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 607 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Empowered Homes Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250453564) | [Empowerment Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605838244) |

## What reviewers say

### Mysa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysa/id1250453565)

Control your home's heating and cooling remotely, set schedules, and monitor energy usage to save money and energy. Integrates with smart home platforms for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Remote access from anywhere, Customizable heating/cooling schedules, Geofencing for occupancy detection, Energy usage monitoring, Smart home platform integration, Shared access control, Vacation mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great product
- 🚀 Excellent thermostats
- 🚀 Allows more metrics than Nest
- 🚀 Excellent HomeKit integration
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing schedules
- Thermostat settings not syncing properly
- Geofencing not working as expected
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inability to add new devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Brightness control scheduling
- Improved HomeKit integration
- Ability to disable display
- Geofencing improvements


### Defender Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-guard/id1471331497)

Monitor your home with high-definition video and intelligent AI detection. Receive instant alerts for people, pets, or vehicles, customize your settings, and manage your security system from anywhere. Enjoy peace of mind with cloud storage and remote access.

**Highlights:** Crystal-clear 4K video streaming, AI-powered person, pet, and vehicle detection, Instant motion alerts, Secure cloud event storage, Customizable motion zones, Remote system management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter*1cam*Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Starter 1cam*Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Starter*1cam*Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Starter*2cam*Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Starter*2cam*Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite*1cam*Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite*1cam*Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite*1cam*Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter*2cam*Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter*3cam*Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Starter*3cam*Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Elite*2cam*Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Elite*2cam*Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Starter*6cam*Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Elite*2cam*Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Elite*3cam*Monthly | $22.99 | per month |
| Elite*3cam*Monthly | $22.99 | per month |
| Elite*6cam*Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Starter*1cam*Yearly | $49.90 | per year |
| Starter*2cam*Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Elite*1cam*Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Elite*2cam*Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy installation
- 🔒 Provides security
- 💡 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working properly
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Crashes and app instability
- 🐛 Overly sensitive motion detection
- 🐛 Inability to distinguish between humans and other motion

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not showing live camera view
- Cameras going offline frequently
- App crashing when trying to set up detection zones
- Inability to view past recordings
- Inconsistent performance across different cameras

**Requested features**

- Ability to log in on multiple devices simultaneously
- Improved motion detection to distinguish between humans and other motion
- Faster and more intuitive app interface
- Option to override recordings when storage is full
- Integration with smart home platforms like HomeKit


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mysa free?

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

### Is Defender Guard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mysa or Defender Guard?

Defender Guard is rated higher. Mysa averages 3.8 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Defender Guard averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Mysa or Defender Guard have ads?

Neither Mysa nor Defender Guard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mysa or Defender Guard?

Mysa ships an update every 4 weeks, and Defender Guard every 4 months. Most recently, Mysa was updated on October 16, 2026 and Defender Guard on October 15, 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.*