# Pulse Oximeter Pro vs Guardio

The clearest difference is rating: Guardio at 4.9 against Pulse Oximeter Pro's 1.5. Guardio also leads on ratings volume (48K vs 4) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). Pulse Oximeter Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guardio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Pulse Oximeter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guardio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardio has 48K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pulse Oximeter Pro | Guardio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-oximeter-pro/id1517296097/reviews) | **[4.9 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#82** |
| Size | 3 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Yipai Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/901944145) | [Guardio LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640981562) |

## What reviewers say

### Pulse Oximeter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-oximeter-pro/id1517296097)

This application connects to a specific finger pulse oximeter device via Bluetooth to transfer and review SpO2 and heart rate data. It offers features like motion artifact resistance and perfusion index indication for intuitive health monitoring.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity to pulse oximeter, Transfer SpO2 and heart rate data, Review historical health data, Motion artifact resistance, Perfusion Index indication, Lightweight and easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Guardio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Utilities, #185 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive digital protection for your devices, identity, and online accounts. It detects and alerts you to threats like phishing, leaked passwords, and identity theft, providing guidance to enhance your online safety.

**Highlights:** Real-time personal info exposure alerts, Phishing and scam detection, Identity monitoring, Suspicious message filtering (iOS), Cross-device security coverage, Security status overview, Guidance for issue resolution

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual (Monthly) | $18.99 | per month |
| Individual (Yearly) | $143.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Protects against malicious websites and scams
- 🚀 Blocks threats in real-time
- 💡 Provides identity theft protection
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🔒 Safeguards personal information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and selling user information
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Unreliable detection of data leaks
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Authentication issues and inability to log in
- Subscription cancellation problems
- Inaccurate data leak notifications

**Requested features**

- Expand email protection beyond just Gmail
- Provide more detailed information on data leaks
- Improve customer support and communication
- Offer a free tier with basic features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pulse Oximeter Pro free?

Pulse Oximeter Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Guardio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pulse Oximeter Pro or Guardio?

Guardio is rated higher. Pulse Oximeter Pro averages 1.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Guardio averages 4.9 from 48K ratings.

### Do Pulse Oximeter Pro or Guardio have ads?

Neither Pulse Oximeter Pro nor Guardio shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*