# Guardian Firewall + VPN vs Monster Remote

Guardian Firewall + VPN and Monster Remote both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Monster Remote's written reviews are positive against 46% of Guardian Firewall + VPN's. Monster Remote also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Guardian Firewall + VPN's advantage is ratings volume (873 vs 19) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guardian Firewall + VPN sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Monster Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Guardian Firewall + VPN against 4.5 for Monster Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardian Firewall + VPN has 873 ratings behind it against 19, 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 Monster Remote's.

Guardian Firewall + VPN ships an update every 2 months, Monster Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guardian Firewall + VPN | Monster Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (873 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardian-firewall-plus-vpn/id1363796315/reviews)** | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-remote/id6761391990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **873** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sudo Security Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209778075) | [Jan Sallads](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092355347) |

## What reviewers say

### Guardian Firewall + VPN

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

This app protects your personal data by blocking unauthorized trackers and providing a secure VPN connection. It shields your sensitive information from third parties, hackers, and insecure websites, offering enhanced privacy and security for your digital life.

**Highlights:** Blocks unauthorized trackers, Secure VPN connection, Protects passwords and sensitive data, Customizable blocklists (Pro), Push notifications for unwanted connections (Pro), Family sharing of subscriptions (Pro)

**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


### Monster Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-remote/id6761391990)

Control your compatible home gym machine wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust weight, mirror the machine's screen, and use voice commands for hands-free operation. Enhance your workouts with custom overlays and integrated content.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote control, Weight adjustment, Live screen mirroring, Tap and swipe control, Customizable workout overlays, Voice commands (Hot Mic, Siri, Alexa), Launch YouTube and websites on machine screen

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guardian Firewall + VPN free?

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

### Is Monster Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guardian Firewall + VPN or Monster Remote?

Guardian Firewall + VPN is rated higher. Guardian Firewall + VPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 873 ratings, while Monster Remote averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Guardian Firewall + VPN or Monster Remote have ads?

Neither Guardian Firewall + VPN nor Monster Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guardian Firewall + VPN or Monster Remote?

Guardian Firewall + VPN ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Remote every 10 days. Most recently, Guardian Firewall + VPN was updated on November 11, 2026 and Monster Remote on October 31, 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.*