Comparison

Control NOVA II vs Guardfather

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

Head to head
About

Control NOVA II

This app provides comprehensive remote access to your security system. Arm or disarm your system, monitor zone status, control automated devices like heating and lighting, and receive instant PUSH notifications for events. It also allows viewing live camera streams and managing system users.

Highlights
  • Remote arming/disarming
  • Zone status monitoring
  • Control of automatics (heating, lighting)
  • Event log viewing
  • User management
  • PUSH notifications
  • Security camera stream viewing
Features
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Wherever you are, all you need to do is connect your smartphone to the Internet. Control NOVA II gives complete remote access to your security system: - Arming/disarming of the security system. - View the status of zones. - Control of automatics - heating, lighting, water supply and more. - View the event log with detailed event information. - View ahd configure system users by the Administrator. - Instant reception of information from the security system in the form of PUSH messages (alarms, faults, arming/disarming, etc.). - View streams from security cameras (RTSP connection). - View information about the status of remote monitoring of the object. Each session of communication with your security system is protected by an access code or a fingerprint (3D face) scan. The exchange of information takes place in an encrypted form. The application supports simultaneous operation with different objects. This may be your apartment, house, office, garage, etc.

About

Guardfather

This wireless security system protects homes and businesses from burglaries, fires, and floods. It alerts users and security companies via app, SMS, or voice upon alarm activation, enabling swift action to minimize losses. Manage sensors, arm/disarm the system, and receive real-time notifications for enhanced safety.

Highlights
  • Add/remove sensors via smartphone app
  • Arm/disarm system remotely
  • Configure panel and sensor parameters
  • Emergency button for immediate alerts
  • Real-time system change notifications
  • Monitor battery, signal, and temperature
  • Smart arm/disarm reminders
Features
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Guard father is a self-developed wireless security system, dedicated to protecting your home or business from security incidents such as burglary, fire, and flooding. If a security alarm occurs, the system will immediately activate the alarm, notify the user or security company through APP, SMS, voice, etc., and take timely measures to reduce user losses. Product Features: 1. Easy to add/remove sensors from smartphone APP. 2. Arm/disarm the security system through APP. 3. Set the panel and sensors' parameters through the APP, minimizing the installation time. 4. Trigger the emergency button and report the emergency so that other users can come to the rescue. 5. Real-time message notification and tracking of who made system changes. 6. Get instant information about battery level, signal strength, room temperature, and settings. 7. Intelligently remind users to arm themselves when they leave home, and remind users to disarm when they return. 8. Flexible management of user access rights. 9. Grant relatives and friends the authority to arm and disarm the security system.

Screenshots

Control NOVA II4 screens
Guardfather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guardfather at 100% against Control NOVA II's 0%. Control NOVA II's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control NOVA II ships an update every 2 months, Guardfather every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Control NOVA II versus Guardfather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl NOVA IIGuardfather
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTIRAS-12, TOVSIMON GEORGE GILLAM

Customer experience

Control NOVA II

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Guardfather

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Control NOVA II

No in-app purchases

None

Guardfather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control NOVA II free?
Control NOVA II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guardfather free?
Guardfather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Control NOVA II or Guardfather have ads?
Neither Control NOVA II nor Guardfather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control NOVA II or Guardfather?
Control NOVA II ships an update every 2 months, and Guardfather every 10 months. Most recently, Control NOVA II was updated on October 24, 2026 and Guardfather on October 2, 2026.

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