Comparison

HoloShield vs Web Guard

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

Head to head
About

HoloShield

Enhance your mobile browsing privacy and security. Block intrusive ads, prevent tracking, and protect yourself from malicious websites. Includes an internet speed test feature.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking (banners, pop-ups)
  • Tracking protection
  • Phishing and malware site protection
  • Private browsing (no history saved)
  • Internet speed test
  • IP address and location display
Features
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Make browsing on your device safer and more private with HoloShield. Browse websites without a lot of annoying ads. HoloShield will help you get rid of banners, pop-ups, and other ads that interfere with your browsing experience. This is an extension for the Safari browser that can be easily activated in the Safari settings and effectively blocks most of the advertising services used by various sites. You can visit any sites privately without saving your history directly from the HoloShield application. Tracking protection. Most sites use personal data tracking tools. They collect information about users who view their pages. With HoloShield, you can block most of the popular tracking software used by websites from collecting your data. Blocking trackers will also help improve website page loading speed and reduce your traffic consumption. Protection from dangerous sites. There are a huge number of phishing sites on the Internet that can seriously threaten the security of your personal data. Once on such a site, you may lose access to your accounts in various services. To prevent your data from being stolen, we suggest that you activate the security feature in the HoloShield app. This feature will also allow you to protect yourself from sites that distribute malware. Internet speed test. Use HoloShield to test your internet connection speed. Test download and upload speeds on cellular and Wi-Fi networks. HoloShield will also show your current IP address and locate your location on a map. Some features of the application are available only after purchasing a subscription. - Subscription duration: week / year. - Each subscription period comes with a free 3 day trial. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account as soon as you confirm the purchase. - You may manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of the renewal will be debited from your account 24 hours before the end of the current period. - If you cancel your subscription, your subscription will remain active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. https://holoshieldapp.com/privacy-policy/ https://holoshieldapp.com/terms-of-use/

About

Web Guard

Enhance your online privacy and security with this comprehensive tool. It blocks intrusive ads, secures sensitive files in a hidden folder, and monitors your accounts for data leaks. A built-in secure browser further protects your browsing activities from trackers and threats.

Highlights
  • Advanced ad blocking
  • Hidden folder for secure storage
  • Data leak monitoring
  • Built-in secure browser
  • Privacy protection
Features
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Web Guard is your all-in-one privacy solution, designed to keep your personal information safe and secure while browsing the web. With advanced ad-blocking technology, it effectively eliminates intrusive advertisements, ensuring a smoother and more private online experience. Web Guard also features a hidden folder for secure storage, allowing you to safely store sensitive media files away from prying eyes. The app's data leaks check monitors the security of your accounts, alerting you if your personal information is compromised. Additionally, the built-in secure browser ensures your browsing activities remain private, safeguarding your data from trackers and cyber threats. The application offers the following subscription options: - Premium Weekly subscription - Premium Yearly subscription Both subscriptions provide access to all premium features, including ad blocking, secret folder, data leaks monitoring. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period expires. After purchase, users can manage their subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal through Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited once a subscription is purchased. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. The renewal fee will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period, based on the selected plan. By using Web Guard, you consent to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://phoneguardiosapp.com/privacy_policy.html https://phoneguardiosapp.com/terms_and_conditions.html

Screenshots

HoloShield4 screens
Web Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

HoloShield and Web Guard both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Web Guard's written reviews are positive against 33% of HoloShield's. HoloShield's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. HoloShield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per 7 days and Web Guard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for HoloShield against 4.5 for Web Guard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 590 and 583 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of HoloShield's written reviews are positive against 80% of Web Guard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HoloShield ships an update every 8 days, Web Guard weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HoloShield versus Web Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoloShieldWeb Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (590 ratings) — better4.5 (583 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings590 — better583
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB34 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAPOLLO PROGRAM TEAM LTDEmiliya LTD

Customer experience

HoloShield

All ratings540 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Web Guard

All ratings582 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HoloShield

Subscriptions2
  • HoloShield Premium3 Days trial$9.497 Days
  • HoloShield Premium3 Days trial$29.491 Year
2 purchases

Web Guard

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is HoloShield free?
HoloShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Web Guard free?
Web Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HoloShield or Web Guard?
HoloShield is rated higher. HoloShield averages 4.6 out of 5 from 590 ratings, while Web Guard averages 4.5 from 583 ratings.
Do HoloShield or Web Guard have ads?
Web Guard shows ads; HoloShield does not.
Which is updated more often, HoloShield or Web Guard?
HoloShield ships an update every 8 days, and Web Guard weekly. Most recently, HoloShield was updated on November 7, 2026 and Web Guard on November 8, 2026.

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