Comparison

Now Support vs CDW Guardian

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

Head to head
About

Now Support

Manage administrative tasks and resolve cases on the go. Access knowledge articles, fulfill requests via the Service Catalog, and get instant help from a virtual agent. Log in securely and receive real-time notifications for seamless productivity.

Highlights
  • Track and advance cases
  • Real-time notifications
  • Access knowledge articles
  • Service Catalog for requests
  • Virtual Agent assistance
  • Biometric login
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Now Support Mobile lets you conduct key administrative tasks anywhere, anytime. Powered by the Now Platform®, the mobile app gives you the freedom to resolve cases faster, fulfill self-service requests, and get help from our Now Virtual Agent—from the palm of your hand. With Now Support Mobile, you can: • Track requests and move cases forward • Stay informed 24/7 with real-time notifications • Access our library of knowledge articles • Use our Service Catalog to fulfill requests faster • Get insights from Ask Kodi, our Now Virtual Agent • Save time and skip SSO by logging in with facial recognition or touch ID Now Support is powered by the Now Platform®, delivering great support experiences and productivity through digital workflows across departments, systems, and people. ​ © 2026 ServiceNow, Inc. All Rights Reserved.​ ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, Now Platform, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other company names, product names, and logos may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

About

CDW Guardian

Features
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CDW Guardian is the official safety app of CDW. It is the only app that integrates with CDW's safety and security systems. CDW has worked to develop a unique app that provides staff and visitors with added safety. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to safety resources. CDW Guardian features include: - Important Contacts: Contact the correct services for the CDW - Self Assessment: Staff and visitors of CDW are to answer a series of questions before gaining access to the premise. Based on the answer of the user, this tool will provide the user with next steps on CDW’s updated safety protocols. - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Locations: Access more information on CDW sites across North America - Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at CDW. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from CDW emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Now Support4 screens
CDW Guardian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CDW Guardian at 9.0 against Now Support's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Now Support versus CDW Guardian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNow SupportCDW Guardian
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperServiceNowCDW, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Now Support

No in-app purchases

None

CDW Guardian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Now Support free?
Now Support is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CDW Guardian free?
CDW Guardian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Now Support or CDW Guardian have ads?
Neither Now Support nor CDW Guardian shows ads.

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