Comparison

Guru VPN vs Guard Med

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Guru VPN

This app acts as your online guardian, offering robust privacy and security with military-grade encryption. It provides fast speeds and a global server network for seamless browsing, streaming, and downloading, all accessible with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Military-grade encryption
  • Strict no-logs policy
  • Fast global server network
  • Ad and tracker blocker
  • One-tap connection
  • Support for multiple devices
Features
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Guru VPN is the fast, secure VPN proxy built for privacy — with Clean Web ad & tracker blocking and a strict no-logs policy. Trusted since 2018 by 1M+ users with a 4.5+ rating, Guru VPN turns one tap into total online privacy. KEY FEATURES • Fast VPN servers with a stable, encrypted connection for smooth streaming, downloads & gaming — no buffering, no lag • Secure VPN encryption that hides your IP and protects every connection • Fast servers that keep video and calls smooth on an encrypted connection • Clean Web: built-in ad blocker & tracker blocker for a faster, distraction-free browser • Strict no-logs policy — we don't track, store, or sell your activity • Private, encrypted Wi-Fi security on any public hotspot, airport or café • One-tap connect: no setup, no confusing settings, just instant protection • Unlimited switching between fast servers • Works across all your devices with a single subscription SMOOTH STREAMING & CALLS Guru VPN keeps video and calls smooth on a fast, encrypted connection engineered to reduce buffering during peak hours. CLEAN WEB: BROWSE AD-FREE Most VPNs stop at encryption. Guru VPN's Clean Web goes further, blocking ads and trackers system-wide — pages load faster, autoplay ads disappear, and advertisers can't follow you across the web. It's the ad blocker vpn combo no major competitor pairs with streaming. YOUR PRIVACY, GUARANTEED Every connection runs through encrypted, secure VPN tunnels under a strict no-logs policy. We don't monitor your browsing, and we never sell your data. Whether you're on hotel Wi-Fi, a coffee shop hotspot, or your home network, Guru VPN keeps your IP hidden and your traffic private. PERFECT FOR • Streamers who want smooth playback without buffering • Privacy-conscious users who want ads and trackers blocked, not just encrypted • Anyone connecting to public Wi-Fi at airports, cafés, or hotels • Viewers on mobile, tablet, or TV who need a fast, reliable proxy • Travelers who need secure, private access to the sites and apps they use at home WHY GURU VPN Guru VPN has protected over 1 million users since 2018, earning a 4.5+ rating from thousands of reviewers. Unlike premium-priced competitors, Guru VPN delivers fast servers, real no-logs privacy, and Clean Web ad/tracker blocking without the premium price tag — a rare combination in the VPN category. PLANS • Free download with limited access to try Guru VPN risk-free • Weekly, monthly & yearly subscriptions include unlimited fast VPN servers, full Clean Web ad/tracker blocking, and priority connection speeds Download Guru VPN today and get a fast, secure VPN proxy for streaming, a Clean Web ad & tracker blocker, and a strict no-logs policy — all in one tap. Our website: https://guruvpn.com/en Terms of Use: https://guruvpn.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://guruvpn.com/policy

About

Guard Med

Never miss a dose again with this medication tracker. Set personalized reminders, log your taken pills, and maintain control over your health regimen. Ensure your well-being by avoiding forgotten medications.

Highlights
  • Medication schedule tracking
  • Pill intake logging
  • Customizable reminders
  • Health control management
  • Missed medication alerts
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GuardMed helps you keep track of your medication schedule. Set reminders, mark the pills you take and be sure that your health is under control — forget about missed medications!

Screenshots

Guru VPN4 screens
Guard Med4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Guard Med at 4.8 against Guru VPN's 4.5. Guru VPN's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 34) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guru VPN sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Guard Med sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guard Med holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guru VPN has 1.9K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Guru VPN's written reviews are positive against 80% of Guard Med's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guru VPN ships an update every 10 days, Guard Med every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Guru VPN versus Guard Med: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuru VPNGuard Med
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.9K ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better34
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#69 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size286 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapgeneration LPBig Day Apps LP

Customer experience

Guru VPN

All ratings1,939 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews596 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative21.5%

Guard Med

All ratings34 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Guru VPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatibility with certain websites

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand server network to more countries
  • Introduce a free trial period
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve compatibility with older devices

Guard Med

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Guru VPN

Subscriptions14
  • Premium VPN Service: 1 Week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium VPN Service:1 Week$6.997 Days
  • Premium VPN Service: 1 Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • Weekly VPN Access7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly VPN Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium VPN Service: 1 Week7 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Premium VPN — 1 Week Access3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Monthly VPN Premium7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Guru Premium Access - Monthly1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Unlimited VPN Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Premium VPN — Yearly Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium VPN Service:1 Year1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium VPN Service:1 Year$39.991 Year
  • VPN Guru Premium For 1 Year1 Year trial$146.991 Year
1 purchases

Guard Med

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Guru VPN free?
Guru VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guard Med free?
Guard Med is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Guru VPN or Guard Med?
Guard Med is rated higher. Guru VPN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Guard Med averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do Guru VPN or Guard Med have ads?
Neither Guru VPN nor Guard Med shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guru VPN or Guard Med?
Guru VPN ships an update every 10 days, and Guard Med every 6 weeks. Most recently, Guru VPN was updated on October 29, 2026 and Guard Med on October 28, 2026.

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