Comparison

Guardio vs Thermostat Controller

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

Head to head
About

Guardio

This app offers comprehensive digital protection for your devices, identity, and online accounts. It detects and alerts you to threats like phishing, leaked passwords, and identity theft, providing guidance to enhance your online safety.

Highlights
  • Real-time personal info exposure alerts
  • Phishing and scam detection
  • Identity monitoring
  • Suspicious message filtering (iOS)
  • Cross-device security coverage
  • Security status overview
  • Guidance for issue resolution
Features
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Guardio protects every part of your digital life: your devices, identity, accounts, and activity, so you can browse, shop, text, and bank online with confidence. But it’s more than just alerts. Guardio gives you a clear picture of your online security, showing where your personal information is exposed, what’s already protected, and what steps you can take to stay safer. Whether it’s a scam link, leaked password, or a suspicious message, Guardio detects threats early and helps you stop them before they cause harm. What Guardio Protects You From Phishing in emails, texts, fake websites and social media Scam links, AI-generated traps, and personalized attacks Leaked personal information and account monitoring Identity theft, fraud, and financial scams Weak spots like missing 2FA or unmonitored accounts Guardio Features Included in the App Real-time alerts when your personal info is exposed Email protection to scan for phishing and scam attempts Message filtering to catch scammy texts (iOS only) Identity monitoring for up to 5 email addresses An easy-to-understand overview of your security status Guidance to fix issues and stay protected Critical Security Alerts when severe threats are detected Sync across mobile and desktop for full coverage 24/7 customer support via email VIP security specialist support available on select plans Why Guardio Guardio is built for real life, covering the way you actually live and browse. It’s protection that works quietly in the background, keeps you informed, and helps you take control of your digital safety. Guardio doesn’t just block threats, it helps you avoid them. Plans Individual: Protection for 1 person Duo: Full protection for you + 1 other Family: Covers up to 5 people, each with their own device protection VIP: Premium support and one-on-one security guidance All Guardio plans include proactive protection, identity monitoring, scam detection, and full cross-device coverage. You can cancel anytime. Your protection stays active until the end of your billing cycle. Part of Guardio’s Complete Protection Suite This mobile app is part of Guardio’s full security platform. Pair it with the Guardio browser extension on Chrome or Edge for continuous protection across desktop and mobile. Need Help? Email us at support@guard.io Privacy Policy: https://guard.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://guard.io/terms

About

Thermostat Controller

Monitor and adjust your Venstar thermostat's temperature, humidity, and fan settings directly from your phone. View current and historical runtime data. Receive optional notifications for state changes.

Highlights
  • View current temperature and humidity
  • Adjust set temperature
  • Change heating/cooling mode
  • Control fan settings
  • Monitor daily runtime history
  • Optional state change notifications
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This app lets you view the data from and control your Venstar thermostat locally. Note: "Locally" refers to the fact that your Venstar thermostat has a local API. This app is interacting with this local API. Meaning, unless you have remote mode enabled and are running the companion app on a computer, then, if your phone isn't connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your thermostat, you won't be able to read from it or control it. Data you can view: * Current temperature * Set temperature * Humidity * Mode (heat, cool, auto) * Fan state * Today’s runtime * Runtime for each day of the past week * The average daily runtime for the past week What you can control: * Increase/decrease the set temperature * Change the mode (heating, cooling, auto) * Change the fan mode (always on or auto) Optional push notifications are available to let you know when the thermostat state changes from idle to active (e.g. heating or cooling) or vice versa. These push notifications require the companion app to be running on a computer as well as an API key. More info here: https://thermostat-controller.studiojq.io/push An optional remote mode is now also available, which lets you view your thermostat data while not on the same Wi-Fi network as the thermostat (i.e. from anywhere). This remote mode requires the companion app to be running on a computer as well as an API key. The remote mode is view only. You cannot control your thermostat remotely. More info here: https://thermostat-controller.studiojq.io/remote Documentation: https://thermostat-controller.studiojq.io

Screenshots

Guardio4 screens
Thermostat Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thermostat Controller at none against Guardio's 4. Thermostat Controller also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Guardio's advantage is ratings volume (51K vs 1) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Guardio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Thermostat Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Guardio against 5.0 for Thermostat Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardio has 51K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Guardio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thermostat Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Guardio versus Thermostat Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuardioThermostat Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (51K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51K — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuardio LTDJASON QUARTZ

Customer experience

Guardio

All ratings46,175 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews6,098 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative7.3%

Thermostat Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Guardio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Authentication issues and inability to log in
  • Subscription cancellation problems
  • Inaccurate data leak notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand email protection beyond just Gmail
  • Provide more detailed information on data leaks
  • Improve customer support and communication
  • Offer a free tier with basic features

Thermostat Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Guardio

Subscriptions2
  • Individual (Monthly)3 variants$18.991 Month
  • Individual (Yearly)$143.991 Year
None

Thermostat Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guardio free?
Guardio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thermostat Controller free?
Thermostat Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guardio or Thermostat Controller?
Thermostat Controller is rated higher. Guardio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Thermostat Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Guardio or Thermostat Controller have ads?
Neither Guardio nor Thermostat Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guardio or Thermostat Controller?
Guardio ships an update weekly, and Thermostat Controller weekly. Most recently, Guardio was updated on November 12, 2026 and Thermostat Controller on November 4, 2026.

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