SAS WIRe vs VeloGuardian VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAS WIRe
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The Small Arms Survey is a global centre of excellence whose mandate is to generate impartial, evidence-based, and policy-relevant knowledge on all aspects of small arms and armed violence. It is the principal international source of expertise, information, and analysis on small arms and armed violence issues, and acts as a resource for governments, policymakers, researchers, and civil society. It is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and is a project of the Graduate Institute of Inter- national and Development Studies. Accurately documenting and identifying weapons and ammunition is paramount to telling a story. Accurately documenting and identifying weapons and ammunition is paramount to telling a story. Nonetheless, it can be a challenging task. The Weapons Identification and Reporting App is specifically designed to help practitioners, researchers, and journalists to accurately report on small arms, light weapons, and ammunition that they come across in the course of their work. The app guides users to take photos of materiel in a way that will facilitate the identification process by ensuring that the relevant information is collected (including markings and distinctive physical features), offers secure storage space for photos taken or received by users, and allows for geotagging these pictures. Once the information is entered into the app, the user can choose to send a simple request to Small Arms Survey experts who can provide timely identification of the weapon and/or ammunition. The user can also choose to simply use the app as a way to organize their files and retrieve them later. If you have any questions or suggestions for improvements, please get in touch through the "Send Feedback" link in the app settings.
VeloGuardian VPN
This app provides a secure and private internet connection through encryption and network-level filtering of malicious websites. It offers a simple, one-tap connection for enhanced online safety and family-friendly content blocking across all your devices.
- One-tap VPN connection
- Network-level malicious domain filtering
- Family-friendly content filtering
- Fast WireGuard connection
- No logs, ads, or tracking
- Multi-platform support
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Want real privacy online without the hassle? VeloGuardian is a fast, encrypted VPN that also filters unwanted and malicious websites at the network level — helping keep you and your family safe online. One tap is all it takes to encrypt your connection and browse with confidence. No complicated setup, no technical knowledge needed — just download, connect, and go. WHY VELOGUARDIAN? NETWORK FILTERING Most VPNs just encrypt your traffic. VeloGuardian also filters DNS at the network level — known phishing and malicious domains are blocked on our servers, before your device ever connects to them. There is no scanning software on your device; the filtering happens in the cloud as part of DNS resolution. FAST AND RELIABLE Enjoy blazing-fast connection speeds with minimal impact on your browsing, streaming, and downloads. Connect in under a second and stay protected without the slowdowns. SIMPLE AS TAP AND GO Download the app, sign in, and tap connect. Your security profile is applied instantly. No settings to configure, no manuals to read. FAMILY-FRIENDLY FILTERING Use web filtering to block inappropriate or unwanted categories of websites for everyone on your connection — a simple way to make browsing safer at home. SAFE ON ANY NETWORK Coffee shop Wi-Fi, hotel hotspots, airports — public networks are a playground for snoopers. VeloGuardian encrypts everything so your data stays yours, no matter where you connect. YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR RULES No traffic logs. No third-party analytics. No ads in the app. VeloGuardian is built with your privacy as the priority — your browsing data is never stored or shared. WORKS ACROSS ALL YOUR DEVICES One account covers your whole setup. Features you'll love: • One-tap VPN connection • Network-level filtering of known phishing and malicious domains • Web filtering and ad blocking • Family-friendly content filtering • Fast WireGuard-based connection • Works on Wi-Fi and cellular • No logs, no ads, no tracking • Multi-platform support Take control of your online privacy. Download VeloGuardian, tap connect, and enjoy a safer internet. Subscription Information: Sentry, Shield, and Fortress plans auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in your Apple ID subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://veloguardian.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://veloguardian.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SAS WIRe at none against VeloGuardian VPN's 6. SAS WIRe also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). VeloGuardian VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 14 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. VeloGuardian VPN sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SAS WIRe asks for nothing beyond the download.
SAS WIRe ships an update every 14 months, VeloGuardian VPN every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAS WIRe | VeloGuardian VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PASTPRESENTFUTURE | VeloGuardian OU |
In-app purchases
SAS WIRe
No in-app purchases
VeloGuardian VPN
- Sentry7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Shield7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Fortress7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Sentry7 Days trial$28.901 Year
- Shield7 Days trial$33.901 Year
- Fortress7 Days trial$37.901 Year









