# Guardio vs Seed Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: Guardio at 4.9 against Seed Identifier's 4.0. Guardio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (50K vs 4). Seed Identifier'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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month and Seed Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardio has 50K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Guardio ships an update weekly, Seed Identifier every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guardio | Seed Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seed-identifier-seed-id/id6749786992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guardio LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640981562) | [Shivam Tripathi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821411787) |

## What reviewers say

### Guardio

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

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Utilities, #159 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


### Seed Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seed-identifier-seed-id/id6749786992)

Instantly identify seeds using your phone's camera and access detailed growing information. This smart companion helps hobbyists, professionals, and nature enthusiasts learn about plant origins and care. Organize your identified seeds in a personal library for easy reference.

**Highlights:** Instant seed identification via camera, Detailed seed type and origin information, Planting and care guides, Personal seed library organization, Offline access to information, Multi-language support, Regular database updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Seed Identifier Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guardio free?

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

### Is Seed Identifier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guardio or Seed Identifier?

Guardio is rated higher. Guardio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Seed Identifier averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Guardio or Seed Identifier have ads?

Neither Guardio nor Seed Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guardio or Seed Identifier?

Guardio ships an update weekly, and Seed Identifier every 4 months. Most recently, Guardio was updated on November 5, 2026 and Seed Identifier on November 5, 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.*