Comparison

Box Scanner vs GuardX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Box Scanner

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Aplikacja do skanowania i weryfikacji kartonów z użyciem skanera marki Cognex.

About

GuardX

This app offers a one-tap solution for online privacy, encrypting your traffic and blocking ads, trackers, and malicious sites. It also includes a Family Mode to filter adult content, making browsing safer for everyone.

Highlights
  • One-tap IP hiding and traffic encryption
  • Blocks ads, trackers, and malicious sites
  • Family Mode for adult content filtering
  • Secure public Wi-Fi connections
  • Auto-connect on unsafe Wi-Fi
  • Unlimited bandwidth
Features
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Looking for simple privacy that just works? With GuardX, one tap hides your IP, encrypts your traffic, and quietly blocks ads, trackers, and malicious sites. Turn on Family Mode to filter adult content and keep browsing safe for everyone at home. Why GuardX? -FAST CONNECTIONS Our modern VPN network and protocols keep speeds snappy for browsing, streaming, and work. - AD BLOCK & TRACKER SHIELD Cut out intrusive ads, pop-ups, and tracking scripts across apps and websites for a cleaner, faster web. - FAMILY MODE (ADULT FILTER) Filter explicit content with a single switch. Great for shared devices and on-the-go protection. - STAY SAFE ON PUBLIC WI-FI Airports, cafés, hotels—GuardX encrypts your traffic and helps keep snoops out. - AS EASY AS 1-2-3 Download, log in, tap Connect. You can set GuardX to auto-connect on unsafe Wi-Fi for always-on protection. - RELIABLE SECURITY We use industry-standard encryption and trusted VPN protocols to protect your data in transit. - HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Questions about the app, connection, or payments? Our support team is here to help. Features users love * Private VPN with strong encryption * Built-in ad & tracker blocking * Family Mode: adult content filter * Auto-connect on public Wi-Fi * Unlimited bandwidth and simple design Online privacy should feel effortless—GuardX makes it one tap. Subscription Information: - Subscriptions can be canceled anytime via iTunes and App Store settings. Prices include applicable local taxes. - Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of renewal will be identified. - You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. - Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. - For more information on how to cancel your subscription, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: - Privacy Policy: https://guardx-policy-terms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/privacy.html - Terms of Use: https://guardx-policy-terms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Box Scanner3 screens
GuardX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Box Scanner at none against GuardX's 3. Box Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GuardX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Box Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Scanner ships an update fortnightly, GuardX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Box Scanner versus GuardX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox ScannerGuardX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB115 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGecko-Lab Sp. z o.o.INNOVX DİJİTAL HİZMETLER ANONİM ŞİRKETİ

In-app purchases

None

Box Scanner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GuardX

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly VPN Premium Membership3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly VPN Premium Membership$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Membership$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Box Scanner free?
Box Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GuardX free?
GuardX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Box Scanner or GuardX have ads?
GuardX shows ads; Box Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Box Scanner or GuardX?
Box Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and GuardX every 2 months. Most recently, Box Scanner was updated on October 4, 2026 and GuardX on September 17, 2026.

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