Defcon Patrols vs Gard Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Defcon Patrols
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Intrusion Alarm Services Get Alarms on Intrusion from Intrusion Sensors through Disrupt-X IoT Platform and Mobile App Centralized Remote Monitoring Security Companies can monitor all client’s intrusion activity and assign responder immediately if required. Multi-Level Escalation Escalate true intrusion alarms by assigning responders or escalation to police stations nearby. WhatsApp/Email/SMS Alerts Customize alarm groups to receive selected alarms via WhatsApp/Email/SMS
Gard Security
This security management app allows officers to monitor event perimeters and resolve resident issues. It features geofencing, a chat system, and property insights for efficient operations. Contact the developer for more information.
- Event hosting with officers and supervisors
- Perimeter monitoring
- Issue resolution for residents/customers
- Geofencing capabilities
- Integrated chat system
- Property insights
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Gard Security is a security management mobile application capable of hosting events consisting of officers and their respective supervisors. Officers will monitor an event's perimeter and resolve any issues brought up by residents and customers. Additional features include geofencing, chat system, property insights, and more. Contact chase@helpinghandllc.net to learn more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gard Security at every 3 weeks against Defcon Patrols's every 5 months. Defcon Patrols's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Defcon Patrols ships an update every 5 months, Gard Security every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Defcon Patrols | Gard Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DisruptX | Chase Minnifield |
In-app purchases
Defcon Patrols
No in-app purchases
Gard Security
No in-app purchases
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