# Guardian Firewall + VPN vs Async Praise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Async Praise at none against Guardian Firewall + VPN's 7. Async Praise also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Guardian Firewall + VPN's advantage is ratings volume (872 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guardian Firewall + VPN sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Async Praise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Async Praise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardian Firewall + VPN has 872 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guardian Firewall + VPN | Async Praise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (872 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardian-firewall-plus-vpn/id1363796315/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-praise/id6744700840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **872** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sudo Security Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209778075) | [Adotob, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/974145810) |

## 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


### Async Praise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-praise/id6744700840)

Share feedback with businesses using AI-generated messages based on your receipt. Simply upload a receipt, select your mood, and describe your experience. The app drafts a professional message for the business, offering a fast, private, and empowering way to communicate.

**Highlights:** AI-generated message drafting, Receipt photo submission, Mood selection for feedback, Professional message routing, No sign-in required, Private and fast feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Async Praise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guardian Firewall + VPN or Async Praise?

Async Praise is rated higher. Guardian Firewall + VPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 872 ratings, while Async Praise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Guardian Firewall + VPN or Async Praise have ads?

Neither Guardian Firewall + VPN nor Async Praise shows ads.

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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.*