# Guardio vs Phone Security

The clearest difference is monetization model: Guardio at free with in-app purchases against Phone Security's subscription. Guardio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 64%). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guardio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month and Phone Security sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guardio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardio has 48K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Guardio's written reviews are positive against 64% of Phone Security's.

Guardio ships an update weekly, Phone Security every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guardio | Phone Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-security-privacy-shield/id6737263668/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | #198 |
| Size | 91 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guardio LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640981562) | [Magic Snail](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758662275) |

## What reviewers say

### Guardio

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

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · 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


### Phone Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-security-privacy-shield/id6737263668)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app helps keep your phone secure, organized, and optimized. It offers features to clean up storage by removing duplicate photos and large files, scans for security vulnerabilities, and provides detailed device information. It also includes guides for clearing app caches and offloading unused applications.

**Highlights:** Duplicate photo and large file removal, System security and update checks, Detailed device performance monitoring, Step-by-step app cache cleaning guides, Unused app offloading, One-tap cleanup scans

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Premium 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Security Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 💡 Helpful in cleaning up phone
- 🔒 Protects privacy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Misleading about free trial

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck at 68% during scan
- Repeated pop-ups that can't be closed

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More detailed analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guardio free?

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

### Is Phone Security free?

Phone Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guardio or Phone Security?

Guardio is rated higher. Guardio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Phone Security averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Guardio or Phone Security have ads?

Phone Security shows ads; Guardio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Guardio or Phone Security?

Guardio ships an update weekly, and Phone Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guardio was updated on November 1, 2026 and Phone Security on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Guardio or Phone Security?

Guardio currently peaks at #79 in the App Store charts, and Phone Security at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*