Comparison

SwiftGuard vs Chalk

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

Head to head
About

SwiftGuard

Features
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The app enables individuals and companies to post real/live security guard jobs for security personnel with the app to see and be able to apply for the posted job.

About

Chalk

A straightforward task management application designed for simplicity. Organize your day with intuitive boards, hands-free input, and visual progress tracking. Focus on what matters without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • Simple task list management
  • Organize with distinct boards
  • Hands-free input via Siri
  • Scan text from physical documents
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Visual progress recap
Features
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Chalk is the simplest way to track what you need to do. No due dates. No priorities. No noise. Just your list. Need to separate work and personal life? Create distinct boards to keep your focus sharp and your context clear. Easily organize your day by holding and dragging tasks to reorder them exactly how you want. Add tasks faster than ever. Type them, speak them out loud, or use our magical new Scan feature—just point your camera at a physical notebook, whiteboard, or document, and Chalk instantly extracts the text into your list. You can even highlight text in Safari or Notes and send it straight to Chalk using the iOS Share sheet, or import massive lists with a single tap from your clipboard. With full Siri and CarPlay support, you can capture your thoughts hands-free while driving or on the go. Keep your to-dos front and center with clean, beautiful Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. When you're done, mark them off right from your home screen. Completed tasks move to your History, a beautiful bookshelf where every day you showed up becomes a book. At the end of every month, Chalk automatically compiles your progress into a stunning visual recap. Chalk is for people who want to focus on what matters without feeling anxious about what doesn't. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SwiftGuard4 screens
Chalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwiftGuard at none against Chalk's 2. SwiftGuard also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Chalk's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chalk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SwiftGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwiftGuard ships an update every 3 weeks, Chalk every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SwiftGuard versus Chalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftGuardChalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJJ Owen LimitedDavid Okpara

In-app purchases

None

SwiftGuard

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Chalk

Subscriptions2
  • Chalk Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Chalk Pro Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is SwiftGuard free?
SwiftGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chalk free?
Chalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwiftGuard or Chalk have ads?
Neither SwiftGuard nor Chalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwiftGuard or Chalk?
SwiftGuard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chalk every 6 days. Most recently, SwiftGuard was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chalk on November 5, 2026.

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