# Guardian Firewall + VPN vs HTTPS Guard Pro

Guardian Firewall + VPN and HTTPS Guard Pro both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HTTPS Guard Pro's written reviews are positive against 46% of Guardian Firewall + VPN's. HTTPS Guard Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Guardian Firewall + VPN's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (869 vs 14). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Guardian Firewall + VPN is free to download; HTTPS Guard Pro costs $2.99 up front. Guardian Firewall + VPN sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HTTPS Guard Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Guardian Firewall + VPN against 4.7 for HTTPS Guard Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardian Firewall + VPN has 869 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Guardian Firewall + VPN's written reviews are positive against 100% of HTTPS Guard Pro's.

Guardian Firewall + VPN ships an update every 2 months, HTTPS Guard Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guardian Firewall + VPN | HTTPS Guard Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (869 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardian-firewall-plus-vpn/id1363796315/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/https-guard-pro-bypass-sni/id6502801466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **869** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 18 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sudo Security Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209778075) | [Redev Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658921539) |

## What reviewers say

### Guardian Firewall + VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardian-firewall-plus-vpn/id1363796315)

This app provides robust protection against online trackers and hackers by blocking unauthorized data collection and securing your internet activity with a powerful VPN. It offers advanced features like customized blocklists and push notifications for enhanced privacy control.

**Highlights:** Blocks unauthorized third parties from collecting personal data, Adds security layer against hackers and insecure websites, Customizable blocklists for tailored privacy, Push notifications for connection alerts, Generates and exports VPN credentials for other devices, Masks IP address and device identifiers

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guardian Firewall (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| Guardian Firewall (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Guardian Pro (Annual) | $149.99 | per year |
| Guardian Firewall (Day Pass) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guardian Day Pass (Multiple) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Introductory Offer | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable VPN
- 🔒 Effective at blocking trackers
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🤖 Impressive firewall capabilities
- 💡 Innovative VPN + firewall combo

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Disconnects and stability issues
- 🔌 Impacts network connectivity
- 🤔 Unclear what is being blocked
- 🤷‍♂️ Compatibility problems with some apps

**Reported bugs**

- Login failures on startup
- Randomly disables VPN protection
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More granular control over blocking
- Ability to whitelist apps/domains
- Location server selection
- Detailed logging and reporting
- Widget for quick on/off access


### HTTPS Guard Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/https-guard-pro-bypass-sni/id6502801466)

Bypass internet restrictions and enjoy anonymity without slowdowns. This app protects your personal information and blocks intrusive ads using DNS-based filtering. It offers a secure, encrypted connection and allows for custom DNS settings.

**Highlights:** Bypass internet restrictions without slowdowns, Complete anonymity and data protection, Block intrusive ads via DNS, Maintain secure HTTPS connections, Protect SNI field information, Change DNS settings (customizable)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guardian Firewall + VPN free?

Guardian Firewall + VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HTTPS Guard Pro free?

HTTPS Guard Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Guardian Firewall + VPN or HTTPS Guard Pro?

HTTPS Guard Pro is rated higher. Guardian Firewall + VPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 869 ratings, while HTTPS Guard Pro averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Guardian Firewall + VPN or HTTPS Guard Pro have ads?

Neither Guardian Firewall + VPN nor HTTPS Guard Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guardian Firewall + VPN or HTTPS Guard Pro?

Guardian Firewall + VPN ships an update every 2 months, and HTTPS Guard Pro every 10 days. Most recently, Guardian Firewall + VPN was updated on October 12, 2026 and HTTPS Guard Pro on October 9, 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.*