# Note Beast vs US Virtual Guard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: US Virtual Guard at none against Note Beast's 4. US Virtual Guard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Note Beast's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Beast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. US Virtual Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

US Virtual Guard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Beast has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Note Beast ships an update every 5 weeks, US Virtual Guard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Beast | US Virtual Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-virtual-guard/id6755748594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 226 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Akiva Hershkowitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636750976) | [USVG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856079656) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Beast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369)

Organize your music library, create playlists, and share music sheets in real-time with bandmates. Download sheets for offline use and host synchronized band sessions for effortless collaboration, online or offline.

**Highlights:** Cloud-hosted music library, Organize songs with folders and notes, Download sheets for offline use, Synchronized band sessions, Real-time collaboration, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note Beast Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Basic | $99.99 | per year |
| Note Beast Pro | $199.99 | per year |


### US Virtual Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-virtual-guard/id6755748594)

This app provides nationwide real-time live video monitoring and direct communication with a dedicated security team. It offers a concierge command center experience, with human operators overseeing properties and responding to threats, all accessible from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video monitoring, Direct operator communication, Live incident response, Multi-property management, Customizable protocols, Full event history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Beast free?

Note Beast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is US Virtual Guard free?

US Virtual Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note Beast or US Virtual Guard?

US Virtual Guard is rated higher. Note Beast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while US Virtual Guard averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Note Beast or US Virtual Guard have ads?

Neither Note Beast nor US Virtual Guard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Beast or US Virtual Guard?

Note Beast ships an update every 5 weeks, and US Virtual Guard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Note Beast was updated on October 1, 2026 and US Virtual Guard on September 19, 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.*