Task Agent vs Glass Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Task Agent
This utility app helps field inspectors collect detailed asset attribute data, including pole age, height, and attachments, directly from their mobile devices. It allows for on-the-go task management, map-based searches, and offline work with later synchronization. Users can also add photos to any task.
- Collect asset attribute data
- Manage field tasks on a map
- Work offline and sync changes
- Add photos to tasks
- Capture utility pole details
- Map-enhanced searches
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The Task Agent mobile app is designed for utility field inspectors to collect asset attribute data on-the-go. Attributes including pole age, height, ground clearance, attachments, and more. Field technicians create, edit, and view tasks on a map. App features: • Captures utility pole details and surrounding conditions • Manages field tasks and work progress • Utilizes map-enhanced searches • Stores pole information and documents for remaining poles to audit, and saves project changes • Users can work offline on downloaded tasks and synchronize locally-saved changes when a network connection becomes available • Photos can be added to any task from a digital camera or photo library Alden recommends that users sync locally-saved changes with the Alden server prior to upgrading to the latest version of the Task Agent app.
Glass Guard
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Glass Guard helps you stay aware of nearby smart-glasses activity by scanning Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signals in real time. Use Glass Guard to: • Detect nearby devices that match smart-glasses signal patterns • Get instant alerts when potential devices are found • Review detailed detection history with signal strength and timestamps • View detection areas on a map (with location permission) • Adjust sensitivity and scan behavior to fit your environment Built for privacy: • No account required • Data stays on your device • No data selling Whether you’re commuting, studying, working, or in public spaces, Glass Guard gives you more visibility and control over your surroundings. Note: Detection is based on Bluetooth broadcasts and pattern matching, so results may vary by environment and device behavior.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Task Agent at 3 against Glass Guard's —. On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Task Agent | Glass Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 263 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alden Systems, Inc. | Sung Lee |
In-app purchases
Task Agent
No in-app purchases
Glass Guard
No in-app purchases









