# Guardio vs Thermostat Controller

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Guardio | Thermostat Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermostat-controller/id6502414185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guardio LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640981562) | [JASON QUARTZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745379151) |

## What reviewers say

### Guardio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Utilities, #144 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual (Monthly) | $18.99 | per month |
| Individual (Yearly) | $143.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Protects against malicious websites and scams
- 🚀 Blocks threats in real-time
- 💡 Provides identity theft protection
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🔒 Safeguards personal information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and selling user information
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Unreliable detection of data leaks
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app performance

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermostat-controller/id6502414185)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*