# Roost 360 vs Defender Guard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Defender Guard at 43% against Roost 360's 0%. Defender Guard also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 13). Roost 360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Defender Guard sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Roost 360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Defender Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defender Guard has 4.2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Roost 360's written reviews are positive against 43% of Defender Guard's.

Roost 360 ships an update every 2 months, Defender Guard every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roost 360 | Defender Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roost-360/id1471178253/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-guard/id1471331497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **42.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 607 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roost](https://appshunter.io/developer/975933207) | [Empowerment Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605838244) |

## What reviewers say

### Roost 360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roost-360/id1471178253)

Monitor and manage the status of your smart devices with this application. Stay informed about device performance and receive important updates.

**Highlights:** Device status monitoring, Stay informed on device status, Manage smart devices, Receive device updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Defender Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-guard/id1471331497)

Monitor your home with high-definition video and intelligent AI detection. Receive instant alerts for people, pets, or vehicles, customize your settings, and manage your security system from anywhere. Enjoy peace of mind with cloud storage and remote access.

**Highlights:** Crystal-clear 4K video streaming, AI-powered person, pet, and vehicle detection, Instant motion alerts, Secure cloud event storage, Customizable motion zones, Remote system management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter*1cam*Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Starter 1cam*Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Starter*1cam*Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Starter*2cam*Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Starter*2cam*Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite*1cam*Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite*1cam*Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Elite*1cam*Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter*2cam*Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter*3cam*Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Starter*3cam*Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Elite*2cam*Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Elite*2cam*Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Starter*6cam*Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Elite*2cam*Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Elite*3cam*Monthly | $22.99 | per month |
| Elite*3cam*Monthly | $22.99 | per month |
| Elite*6cam*Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Starter*1cam*Yearly | $49.90 | per year |
| Starter*2cam*Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Elite*1cam*Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Elite*2cam*Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy installation
- 🔒 Provides security
- 💡 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working properly
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Crashes and app instability
- 🐛 Overly sensitive motion detection
- 🐛 Inability to distinguish between humans and other motion

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not showing live camera view
- Cameras going offline frequently
- App crashing when trying to set up detection zones
- Inability to view past recordings
- Inconsistent performance across different cameras

**Requested features**

- Ability to log in on multiple devices simultaneously
- Improved motion detection to distinguish between humans and other motion
- Faster and more intuitive app interface
- Option to override recordings when storage is full
- Integration with smart home platforms like HomeKit


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roost 360 free?

Roost 360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Defender Guard free?

Defender Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roost 360 or Defender Guard?

Defender Guard is rated higher. Roost 360 averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Defender Guard averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Roost 360 or Defender Guard have ads?

Neither Roost 360 nor Defender Guard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roost 360 or Defender Guard?

Roost 360 ships an update every 2 months, and Defender Guard every 4 months. Most recently, Roost 360 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Defender Guard on October 24, 2026.

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