# Guardio vs Control+ Security & Protection

The clearest difference is rating: Guardio at 4.8 against Control+ Security & Protection's 4.5. Guardio also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 70%) and ratings volume (42K vs 1.4K). Control+ Security & Protection's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guardio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Control+ Security & Protection sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guardio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardio has 42K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Guardio's written reviews are positive against 70% of Control+ Security & Protection's.

Guardio ships an update weekly, Control+ Security & Protection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guardio | Control+ Security & Protection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-plus-security-and-protection/id6739730555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 70.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guardio LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640981562) | [National Cyber Shield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533411663) |

## What reviewers say

### Guardio

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Utilities, #185 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Individual (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Individual (Yearly) | $119.99 | 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


### Control+ Security & Protection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-plus-security-and-protection/id6739730555)

This app acts as your online financial security guard, instantly verifying website legitimacy before you enter payment details. It uses AI to detect and alert you about fake shopping sites, bank account scams, and fraudulent charges, helping you shop online with confidence and protect your savings.

**Highlights:** AI-powered website legitimacy checks, Real-time scam alerts, Protection against fake shopping sites, Bank account scam detection, Fraudulent charge prevention, Automatic online transaction analysis

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Control+ | $19.99 | per month |
| Control+ | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Control+ Protection | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Control+ | $64.99 | per 6 months |
| Control+ | $99.99 | per year |
| Control+ Protection | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Dev Family Protection Add-on | $37.99 | one-time |
| Family Protection Add-on | $37.99 | one-time |
| Dev Family Protection Add-on | $59.99 | one-time |
| Family Protection Add-on | $59.99 | one-time |
| Dev Family Protection Add-on | $97.99 | one-time |
| Family Protection Add-on | $97.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guardio free?

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

### Is Control+ Security & Protection free?

Control+ Security & Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guardio or Control+ Security & Protection?

Guardio is rated higher. Guardio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Control+ Security & Protection averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Guardio or Control+ Security & Protection have ads?

Neither Guardio nor Control+ Security & Protection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guardio or Control+ Security & Protection?

Guardio ships an update weekly, and Control+ Security & Protection fortnightly. Most recently, Guardio was updated on September 24, 2026 and Control+ Security & Protection on September 23, 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.*