# Nova Cleaner vs Web Guard

The clearest difference is monetization model: Nova Cleaner at free with in-app purchases against Web Guard's subscription. Nova Cleaner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 80%). Web Guard's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (583 vs 50). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Cleaner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Web Guard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Nova Cleaner against 4.5 for Web Guard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Web Guard has 583 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Nova Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 80% of Web Guard's.

Nova Cleaner ships an update every 3 months, Web Guard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Cleaner | Web Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-cleaner/id1567578999/reviews) | **[4.5 (583 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-guard-protection-privacy/id6648782899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **583** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Basclick Business PC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567579001) | [Emiliya LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763812031) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-cleaner/id1567578999)

This app shields your devices from intrusive ads and online trackers. Enjoy uninterrupted browsing and enhanced privacy with regular updates to its blocking lists.

**Highlights:** Blocks unwanted ads, Blocks online trackers, Regularly updated blacklist, Privacy protection, Server-side solutions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |


### Web Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-guard-protection-privacy/id6648782899)

Enhance your online privacy and security with this comprehensive tool. It blocks intrusive ads, secures sensitive files in a hidden folder, and monitors your accounts for data leaks. A built-in secure browser further protects your browsing activities from trackers and threats.

**Highlights:** Advanced ad blocking, Hidden folder for secure storage, Data leak monitoring, Built-in secure browser, Privacy protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Cleaner free?

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

### Is Web Guard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nova Cleaner or Web Guard?

Web Guard is rated higher. Nova Cleaner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Web Guard averages 4.5 from 583 ratings.

### Do Nova Cleaner or Web Guard have ads?

Web Guard shows ads; Nova Cleaner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Cleaner or Web Guard?

Nova Cleaner ships an update every 3 months, and Web Guard weekly. Most recently, Nova Cleaner was updated on October 21, 2026 and Web Guard on October 30, 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.*