m vs Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
m
This app provides a mobile solution for security workforce management, enabling real-time reporting, guard tours, and shift tracking. It integrates with a web-based platform for customization and data processing, enhancing operational efficiency and communication.
- Guard tour management
- Post order access
- Shift start/end tracking
- Incident and activity reporting
- Lone worker protection
- Real-time data synchronization
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Trackforce offers an integrated solution for managing your security workforce. m-Post is the component of the integrated system that allows capturing and reporting important information on iPhones®, and transmitting it to the web based platform for further processing. m-Post is used by the world’s leading security services companies as well as many other prestigious clients across different industries. The m-Post solution consists of software that runs on iPhones® and the web based system with which it communicates and exchanges information. Access to our web based platform is required for the user to customize m-Post to their specific needs. Our web based system is accessible via internet browser; there is no software to install on your laptop or PC. Once logged into our online platform, the user is able to create other authorized system users, determine the layout of reporting templates, decide how reports are distributed, setup guard tours, etc. Changes made by the user online are automatically synchronized with m-Post whenever a user logs in and reports generated on iPhones® are wirelessly uploaded and distributed in real-time. The system’s capabilities include: Guard Tours Security companies and organizations trust the leading guard tour management system to deliver efficiency with their guard tours. Instantly know a tour’s status, progress, completion, and missed checkpoints. Enhance all tours with photos, videos, instructions, reports, and GPS location. Post Orders Allow your security guards to access needed information and ensure they receive up-to-date instructions with real-time updates and notifications. Ensure guards can easily pass down relevant information, and customize post orders by post, client, or site with easy-to-adapt templates. Start/End Shifts Upgrade your time clock system and let your workers easily start and end their shifts conveniently from a smartphone or desktop computer; they can either scan an NFC badge for added accountability, or use a password to clock in and clock out. Incident & Activity Reports Exceed customer expectations with Trackforce’s comprehensive real-time reports. Virtually create an unlimited amount of fully customizable incident and activity report templates with support for time-stamped photos, GPS location, and notes. Lone Worker Protection Ensure security guard safety by equipping remote workers with robust lone worker protection. Lone Worker Protection allows security guards to safely handle any risky situation they may face while doing their jobs. **Some of our features requires continued use of GPS running in the background that can decrease battery life.** Further details are available on our website Licensing Since the m-Post application is an extension of the integrated web based platform, we are providing the downloadable version of m-Post free of charge. If you are a user of our web platform you will have everything on your iPhone® needed to run m-Post. The Company Trackforce, parent company of Alpha System, has developed & delivered web based real-time systems for over 20 years. Our nearly 2000 customers Worldwide rely on our systems to ensure the quality and reliability of their services.
Guard
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Now you can hire a reliable Security Professional on demand 25/7 with the Guard-Tec app its as easy as 1, 2, and, 3. No assessment, no meeting or waiting for days for companies to contact you. From low-cost to premium, every Security Professional option will feels like an upgrade. Create your account to explore the app. Add a credit card or debit card. You can also pay with cash in some cities. After services are completed, we'll email you a receipt. Safety is our number one priority at Guard-Tec. Our Client Safety Standards We have put in place full background check and safety measures to ensure your safety every time you use one of our Security Professionals. With the Guard-Tec app, security professionals are right at your fingertips. Just open the app, enter your location and security needs, and a nearby security professional will accept your request immediately.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: m at 13.0 against Guard's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
m ships an update every 2 months, Guard every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | m | Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alpha System S.A.S. | GUARD-TEC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC |
In-app purchases
m
No in-app purchases
Guard
No in-app purchases








