Big Network vs Guardio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big Network
This platform simplifies connectivity for distributed offices, teams, and remote locations. It enables seamless connection and access to resources everywhere through simple, secure, and reliable networking technology.
- Simplified connectivity for distributed offices
- Seamless connection for teams
- Remote location access
- Simple, secure, and reliable networking
- Access resources everywhere
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Our platform simplifies connectivity for distributed offices, teams and remote locations. Connect everything seamlessly together and access it everywhere using our simple, secure, and reliable networking technology.
Guardio
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.
- 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
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Guardio protects every part of your digital life: your devices, identity, accounts, and activity, so you can browse, shop, text, and bank online with confidence. But it’s more than just alerts. Guardio gives you a clear picture of your online security, showing where your personal information is exposed, what’s already protected, and what steps you can take to stay safer. Whether it’s a scam link, leaked password, or a suspicious message, Guardio detects threats early and helps you stop them before they cause harm. What Guardio Protects You From Phishing in emails, texts, fake websites and social media Scam links, AI-generated traps, and personalized attacks Leaked personal information and account monitoring Identity theft, fraud, and financial scams Weak spots like missing 2FA or unmonitored accounts Guardio Features Included in the App Real-time alerts when your personal info is exposed Email protection to scan for phishing and scam attempts Message filtering to catch scammy texts (iOS only) Identity monitoring for up to 5 email addresses An easy-to-understand overview of your security status Guidance to fix issues and stay protected Critical Security Alerts when severe threats are detected Sync across mobile and desktop for full coverage 24/7 customer support via email VIP security specialist support available on select plans Why Guardio Guardio is built for real life, covering the way you actually live and browse. It’s protection that works quietly in the background, keeps you informed, and helps you take control of your digital safety. Guardio doesn’t just block threats, it helps you avoid them. Plans Individual: Protection for 1 person Duo: Full protection for you + 1 other Family: Covers up to 5 people, each with their own device protection VIP: Premium support and one-on-one security guidance All Guardio plans include proactive protection, identity monitoring, scam detection, and full cross-device coverage. You can cancel anytime. Your protection stays active until the end of your billing cycle. Part of Guardio’s Complete Protection Suite This mobile app is part of Guardio’s full security platform. Pair it with the Guardio browser extension on Chrome or Edge for continuous protection across desktop and mobile. Need Help? Email us at support@guard.io Privacy Policy: https://guard.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://guard.io/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Network at none against Guardio's 4. Big Network also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 92%) and device support (3 vs 1). Guardio's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (46K vs 2). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement 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. Guardio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Big Network asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Big Network against 4.9 for Guardio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardio has 46K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Big Network's written reviews are positive against 92% of Guardio's.
Big Network ships an update every 2 months, Guardio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Network | Guardio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.9 (46K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 91.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 46K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #125 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Big Network | Guardio LTD |
Customer experience
Big Network
Guardio
Bugs and requests
Big Network
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Guardio
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Authentication issues and inability to log in
- Subscription cancellation problems
- Inaccurate data leak notifications
Requested features
4 requests- 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
In-app purchases
Big Network
No in-app purchases
Guardio
- Individual (Monthly)3 variants$18.991 Month
- Individual (Yearly)$143.991 Year









