Comparison

Defentry vs TrustGuard IQ

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

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About

Defentry

Features
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Defentry ID safety - monitors your personal, financial and account information. Defentry is looking for the use of your personal information to, with proprietary technology, warn you in case of threats of ID fraud, ID theft and breaches. If your personal information, such as your SSN, mail address or name, is used or altered, we will alert you. If your financial information, your credit cards for example, are sold on the black market online, we will alert you. If your account information, such as email addresses and passwords are leaked, we will alert you. If you need help to resolve any issues, or if you're ever subject to an ID theft or fraud, we will guide you to resolve it. Defentry and its application is developed out of long-term experience and knowledge within IT security and digital behavioral science. With thorough analysis and a highly developed technology, Defentry is able to deliver a state-of-the-art ID safety solution with qualitative data and real-time alerts. FEATURES - Personal ID Safety We are in the fast-growing digital security business and offer a dynamic monitoring of personal credentials to prevent ID frauds and thefts. Our system is based on our extensive database, which we are very proud of. Connected to our database are trusted data providers, allowing us to offer a full-coverage service. With our well-calibrated quality-assurance system, you are alerted immediately in case of any threats to your personal identity. - Credit reports We alert you every time someone runs a credit report on you. - Credit score See current and follow potential changes in your credit rating. - Dark web monitoring Instant alerts in case we find your personal credentials at the black market online. - Bank account monitoring We alert you in case of any irregularities at your bank accounts, such as duplicate charges, etc. - Credit card monitoring Instant alerts in case we find your credit card information at the black market online. - Government Monitoring We monitor the largest and most important public records. - Address Guard Get notified if your legal mail address is changed. - Operator's Guard Worried about someone using your name to sign up for a subscription-based service, or changing your phone number? We alert you immediately in those cases, allowing you to quickly annul any fraudulent purchases or actions in your name. - Current security news We update and inform you about the latest breaches, leaks or threats. - Blocking service Our service allows you to block your Social Security Number. - Web Dashboard User-friendly interface with two-factor authentication login through BankID. - Personal support Call or email customer service, available weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. THAT IS HOW IT WORKS 1. ID monitoring starts immediately upon your registration. A welcome letter with an activation link is sent to your registered email address. Once you have activated your account, you can add all information you want monitored, for example: - Personal Information (SSN, marital status, etc) - Email addresses - Credit cards - Bank accounts 2. Our algorithms analyzes government and credit data, as well as thousands of data leaks and hidden sites, and marks potential threats. Using machine learning, security experts and data analysts, the threats are classified and given a severity score. 3. Alert with recommendations and help to recover. If we find any of your monitored information changed or available at places where it shouldnโ€™t be, our automatic alert system notifies you immediately and coaches you to resolve the issue and reset the alert. ABOUT US Defentry is a Swedish technology company with an expertise within ID safety and personal integrity. We offer businesses and people safety by preventing account breaches, ID thefts and frauds. We only cooperate with trusted parties and certified information management systems.

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TrustGuard IQ

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Something felt off. Maybe it was a voicemail from someone claiming to be law enforcement. An email about a package you didn't order. A text from your bank asking you to call back immediately. Your instincts are telling you something. TrustGuard IQ helps you listen to them. TrustGuard IQ is a quiet space to think through suspicious messages and situations before you respond, act, or pay. Paste the message, describe what happened, and let the app walk you through a structured analysis โ€” calmly and clearly. WHAT TRUSTGUARD IQ DOES โ€” Analyzes texts, emails, voicemails, and messages for known scam patterns โ€” Identifies hidden intentions and manipulation tactics โ€” Explains exactly why something is or isn't suspicious โ€” Suggests specific next steps tailored to your situation โ€” Works completely privately โ€” your messages are never stored or shared HOW IT WORKS Choose how you want to start โ€” paste a message or describe your situation in your own words The app scans for risk patterns used by scammers You receive a clear verdict โ€” Low, Elevated, or High risk The full analysis explains the reasoning behind the result Suggested next steps tell you exactly what to do COMMON SITUATIONS TRUSTGUARD IQ CAN HELP WITH โ€” Jury duty scam calls and voicemails โ€” IRS and Social Security impersonation โ€” Grandparent scams and family emergency fraud โ€” Fake package delivery notifications โ€” Romance and friendship scams โ€” Tech support and computer virus warnings โ€” Sweepstakes and lottery prize notices โ€” Suspicious property or investment offers SAFE. SECURE. PRIVATE. TrustGuard IQ never stores, shares, or sells your messages or personal information. There is no account required to use the app. What you type stays on your device. FREE TO START Try TrustGuard IQ free โ€” no credit card, no sign-up. Free users receive 3 full analyses to start. Upgrade anytime for unlimited scans, detailed reasoning breakdowns, and personalized next steps. If you have ever hesitated before calling a number back, wondered whether an email was real, or felt pressured to act fast โ€” this app was made for you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Defentry at none against TrustGuard IQ's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TrustGuard IQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Defentry asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Defentry versus TrustGuard IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefentryTrustGuard IQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDefentry ABPrimaNuova Group

In-app purchases

None

Defentry

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TrustGuard IQ

Subscriptions2
  • TrustGuard IQ Pro$6.991 Month
  • TrustGuard IQ Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Defentry free?
Defentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrustGuard IQ free?
TrustGuard IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Defentry or TrustGuard IQ have ads?
Neither Defentry nor TrustGuard IQ shows ads.

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