Security Guardian vs xScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Security Guardian
This app alerts you with an alarm if your device is moved unexpectedly, taken from your pocket, or if the charger is disconnected. It can also send location and photo data to a designated email.
- Motion detection alarm
- Pocket removal alert
- Charging disconnection alarm
- Headphone unplug alert
- Lost photo and position reporting
- Multiple alarm modes
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Mobile Anti-Theft Guard is a software that provides iOS users with an alarm sound when the iOS device is lost beforehand. It can even send lost photo and position information to the designated mailbox. At present, we provide the following options: - Static mode: When the mobile phone is stationary on the desktop, an alarm is issued immediately after being moved - Airplane mode: Alerts immediately when flight mode is turned on - Pocket mode: Alerts when the phone is taken out of the pocket - Charging mode: Alerts when power is removed during charging - Headphone mode: Alerts immediately when the headset is unplugged Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Length of Subscription: 1 Week, or 1 Month, or 1 Year Price : $0.49/Week, or Free for 3 days, then $1.49/Month after trial, or $14.49/Year Terms : https://xtoolapp.wordpress.com/2018/04/27/security-guardian-terms Privacy : https://xtoolapp.wordpress.com/2018/04/27/security-guardian-privacy-policy Note: An alarm is issued to alert the user in the background and not to call the police.
xScan
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xScan is a lightweight document scanning tool that helps you quickly convert physical documents into digital files. All processing happens locally on your device, no internet connection needed, keeping your privacy and data secure. --- Key Features --- Document Scanning Take photos of physical documents with your phone. The tool automatically detects document edges, optimizes image quality, and generates shareable PDF files. Image to Text Conversion Extract text from images using optical character recognition (OCR). The converted text is editable and can be copied or shared directly. Document Management Create folders to organize different types of documents. Use tags for classification and keyword search to find documents quickly. PDF Generation & Export Generate PDFs with one tap. Share documents easily or print directly when connected to a printer. Handwritten Signatures & Annotations Add electronic signatures to documents. Draw on pages, add comments, and apply watermarks. Document Merge & Split Combine PDF documents as needed. Move or copy pages between documents. Perform batch operations like delete and move on multiple files. --- Use Cases --- Professionals: Scan contracts, meeting minutes, business cards and save or share as PDF Teachers & Students: Digitize class notes, exam papers, and study materials Daily Life: Backup ID cards, household registers, property certificates Business Travel: Scan invoices, receipts, and itineraries anywhere
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xScan at none against Security Guardian's 3. xScan also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Security Guardian sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. xScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Security Guardian ships an update every 8 months, xScan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Security Guardian | xScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 251 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | 永刚 陈 | TP Vision Europe B.V. |
In-app purchases
Security Guardian
- Security Guardian Premium$0.497 Days
- Security Guardian Premium3 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Security Guardian Premium$14.491 Year
xScan
No in-app purchases









