# Big Network vs Guardio

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Network | Guardio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-network/id1544610365/reviews)** | [4.9 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#116** |
| Size | 21 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544610697) | [Guardio LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640981562) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-network/id1544610365)

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.

**Highlights:** Simplified connectivity for distributed offices, Seamless connection for teams, Remote location access, Simple, secure, and reliable networking, Access resources everywhere

**In-app purchases:** none


### Guardio

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

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Free · Utilities, #172 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 Big Network free?

Big Network 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, Big Network or Guardio?

Big Network is rated higher. Big Network averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Guardio averages 4.9 from 46K ratings.

### Do Big Network or Guardio have ads?

Neither Big Network nor Guardio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Network or Guardio?

Big Network ships an update every 2 months, and Guardio weekly. Most recently, Big Network was updated on October 3, 2026 and Guardio on October 20, 2026.

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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.*