PRIME Wire vs Defender Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
Defender Guard
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.
- 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
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Welcome to the smarter way to protect your home! With the Defender Guard app, crystal-clear video and powerful AI detection come together to keep you effortlessly connected and in control—no matter where you are. Get instant alerts when it matters, stream live footage in up to 4K, and access events saved securely in the cloud. Our advanced AI knows the difference between a person, pet, or vehicle—so you only get the notifications you want. Customise motion zones, set schedules, and manage your whole system with just a few taps. Whether you're at home or on the go, peace of mind is always in your pocket. Unlock more features with Guard Cloud subscription: • Starter Monthly (1-camera) $3.99/mo • Starter Annual (1-camera) $39.99/yr • Elite Monthly (1-camera) $7.99/mo • Elite Annual (1-camera) $79.99/yr Terms of Use: https://www.defendercameras.com/pages/guard-app-user-registration-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.defendercameras.com/pages/defender-guard-app-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PRIME Wire at none against Defender Guard's 22. Defender Guard's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 1K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Defender Guard sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PRIME Wire asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PRIME Wire against 4.6 for Defender Guard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of PRIME Wire's written reviews are positive against 43% of Defender Guard's.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, Defender Guard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | Defender Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | 4.6 (4.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1K | 4.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 526 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | Empowerment Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
PRIME Wire
Defender Guard
User reviews
PRIME Wire
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Simple setup
- 🚀 Reliable functionality
- 👍 Consistent performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable in cold weather
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 🐛 Difficulty pairing devices
Defender Guard
From 4.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy installation
- 🔒 Provides security
- 💡 Excellent value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Notifications not working properly
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Crashes and app instability
- 🐛 Overly sensitive motion detection
- 🐛 Inability to distinguish between humans and other motion
Bugs and requests
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
Defender Guard
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
Defender Guard
- Starter*1cam*Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Starter 1cam*Monthly$3.991 Month
- Starter*1cam*Monthly$4.991 Month
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- Starter*2cam*Monthly$7.991 Month
- Starter*2cam*Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Elite*1cam*Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Elite*1cam*Monthly$7.991 Month
- Elite*1cam*Monthly$9.991 Month
- Starter*2cam*Monthly$9.991 Month
- Starter*3cam*Monthly$11.991 Month
- Starter*3cam*Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
- Elite*2cam*Monthly$14.991 Month
- Elite*2cam*Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- Starter*6cam*Monthly$15.991 Month
- Elite*2cam*Monthly$19.991 Month
- Elite*3cam*Monthly$22.991 Month
- Elite*3cam*Monthly1 Month trial$22.991 Month
- Elite*6cam*Monthly$29.991 Month
- Starter*1cam*Yearly$49.901 Year
- Starter*2cam*Yearly$99.991 Year
- Elite*1cam*Yearly$99.991 Year
- Elite*2cam*Yearly$199.991 Year
