# eSecure 2.0 vs SecureGuard Client

The clearest difference is rating: eSecure 2.0 at 4.6 against SecureGuard Client's 3.4. eSecure 2.0 also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 16) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). SecureGuard Client's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

eSecure 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSecure 2.0 has 7.9K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of eSecure 2.0's written reviews are positive against 25% of SecureGuard Client's.

eSecure 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, SecureGuard Client every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eSecure 2.0 | SecureGuard Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esecure-20/id550267400/reviews)** | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secureguard-client/id1332826052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **32.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 208 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protection One](https://appshunter.io/developer/335199195) | [Components Specialties, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/375611866) |

## What reviewers say

### eSecure 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esecure-20/id550267400)

Control your home security system and smart devices remotely. View live video feeds and receive alerts for important events. Automate scenes for convenience and energy savings.

**Highlights:** Arm/disarm security system, Control Z-Wave devices (lights, locks, thermostats), View live and recorded video, Create automated scenes, Manage user codes, Receive event alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure app
- 👍 Convenient remote access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Difficult to set up user accounts
- ⏱️ Slow to connect and respond
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity
- 💰 Expensive service

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to arm/disarm system
- Sensor and camera issues
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Allow clearing alarm history from app
- Improve scheduling options
- Update app for latest iPhone models


### SecureGuard Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secureguard-client/id1332826052)

View live or recorded video from NVRs, DVRs, and IP cameras. Customize camera layouts, swipe between groups, and enter full-screen mode. Supports two-way audio with compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Live and recorded video viewing, NVR, DVR, and IP camera support, Customizable camera layouts, Two-way audio communication, Pan and zoom functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eSecure 2.0 free?

eSecure 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SecureGuard Client free?

SecureGuard Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eSecure 2.0 or SecureGuard Client?

eSecure 2.0 is rated higher. eSecure 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while SecureGuard Client averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do eSecure 2.0 or SecureGuard Client have ads?

Neither eSecure 2.0 nor SecureGuard Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eSecure 2.0 or SecureGuard Client?

eSecure 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and SecureGuard Client every 4 months. Most recently, eSecure 2.0 was updated on November 6, 2026 and SecureGuard Client on November 2, 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.*