BBguarder vs X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BBguarder
This app enhances personal safety by automatically sending location-based text messages to emergency contacts when activated. It works with a smart safety device or can be used independently for quick alerts. Setup is simple and contacts receive standard SMS messages.
- Connects to smart personal safety devices
- Automatic location text messages to emergency contacts
- Quick SOS functionality without a smart device
- Easy setup in under a minute
- Add up to 3 emergency contacts
- Contacts receive standard SMS messages
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The BBguarder app protects you at home and everywhere else, complements the SMART personal safety alarms. When you fire your SMART personal safety device or SOS in the app directly, the BBguarder app reacts by immediately and automatically sending text messages to your emergency contacts with a link showing your location. Don’t gamble on your personal safety - get the best protection, from BBguarder! ---------App Features--------- - Connects to your SMART personal safety device - Sends location text messages to emergency contacts when your SMART device is fired, immediately and automatically - Super easy to set up – takes less than a minute! - Connects automatically to your SMART device(s) after initial setup - Add up to 3 emergency contacts to receive the location text messages - Start to SOS or Protect yourself in a preset time period very simple and fast even without a SMART device - Non-intrusive: Your emergency contacts don’t need the BBguarder app, because they receive regular text messages. Just let them know that they are one of your emergency contacts, so that they respond to your cries for help. ---------IMPORTANT--------- The location text messages functionalities require the following: - The BBguarder app must be active. It can be in the background and the phone can be locked, but if the app is fully closed (terminated, “killed”), the location text messages will not go through. - The Bluetooth and location services (“location services” means your GPS coordinates) must both be activated on your phone. - The BBguarder app must be allowed to always access the Bluetooth and location services. - Your SMART personal safety device must be connected to the BBguarder app. - You must add at least one emergency contact in the BBguarder app. ---------BBguarder VIP--------- For BBguarder VIP members (hereinafter referred to as "members"), including monthly, quarterly and yearly membership services, if you have opened this service as a member, when the member's membership period is about to expire, BBguarder will deduct the fees of the next service cycle from the balance of your bound payment account according to the current membership price purchased by the member. Auto-renewal refers to the way BBguarder automatically collects the next service cycle fee of the member through the above-mentioned bound payment account. If the renewal fails due to the insufficient deductible balance in the account, you shall bear the consequences of the payment failure. The renewal fee will be deducted 24 hours before the expiration of the service period you pay to purchase, and the payment will be recorded in the member payment record, and the service validity will be extended accordingly. If you want to cancel the automatic renewal, you should operate at least 24 hours before the expiration of each billing cycle to avoid the deduction. You can do this in the following steps: Enter iTunes Store and App store through mobile phone [Settings] > > select [Apple ID] > > click [View Apple ID] > > click [subscription] > > on account settings page to cancel subscription of bbguarder VIP member services; You understand and agree that if the service price is adjusted at / before the automatic renewal, the current effective price shall prevail. You understand and agree that BBguarder has the right to decide whether to charge for the service itself or adjust the automatic renewal cycle and fee according to business needs or market changes. The service will take effect after you choose to accept or use the service, until the member terminates the service / cancels the membership. More Agreements please refer to links below: https://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/agreement_en.html https://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/statement_en.html http://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/memberservice.html http://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/autorenewal.html
X
Easily connect and manage smart home security devices. Receive instant alerts for potential dangers and remotely monitor your home's status from anywhere. Share device access with family for collective peace of mind.
- Remote device setup and testing
- Real-time push notifications for alerts
- Share device access with family
- 24/7 fire dispatch (Protect+ Plan)
- Monitor home status remotely
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X-Sense Home Security makes connecting all smart devices in your house a breeze, allowing you to check your home's status at any time, no matter where you are. You can remotely set up and test devices to ensure they are working properly. In case of danger, the app will send you push notifications, enabling you to react quickly. You can also share smart devices with your family members, making it possible for them to keep an eye on your home's security as well. Meanwhile, our Protect+ Plan is available in the United States. It provides 24/7 fire dispatch to fully protect your life, family, and property. Learn more about Protect+ Plan in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against BBguarder's 4. X also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 15) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). BBguarder's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. BBguarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. X asks for nothing beyond the download.
X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 3.3K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of BBguarder's written reviews are positive against 91% of X's.
BBguarder ships an update every 10 days, X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBguarder | X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15 ratings) | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 东 王 | X-sense USA LLC |
Customer experience
BBguarder
X
User reviews
BBguarder
From 15 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for contacting friends
- 👍 Useful for arranging gatherings
- 👍 Better than most chatting apps
- 👍 Provides peace of mind
Room to improve
- 😞 Scam/Doesn't work
- 😞 Poor instructions
- 😞 App doesn't send code
- 😞 Unable to create account
- 😞 Subscription required for advanced benefits
X
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Convenient remote monitoring
- 🚀 Straightforward installation
- 👍 Helpful app
Room to improve
- 🔋 Battery recharging issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Limited user access
- 🐛 Sensor offline issues
Bugs and requests
BBguarder
Reported bugs
5 issues- App doesn't send code for account creation
- Protection timer locked at zero
- App doesn't work after connecting
- Hackers in the app
- Cannot call on app, only web
Requested features
3 requests- Adjustable protection hours
- More emergency contacts
- User-to-User security features
X
Reported bugs
3 issues- Devices going offline unexpectedly
- Firmware update failures
- Inconsistent sensor behavior
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to test alarms from app
- Option to silence alarms remotely
- Support for multiple user logins
- Customizable notification tones
- Expanded location management
In-app purchases
BBguarder
- VIP (Basic benefits/month)$0.991 Month
- VIP ( Premium Benefits/month)$1.991 Month
- VIP (Basic benefits/year)$10.991 Year
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- VIP ( Premium Benefits/year)$21.491 Year
X
No in-app purchases









