SDK85 vs GuardPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SDK85
This app emulates the Intel SDK-85 System Design Kit, allowing users to program and execute 8085 machine code. It features a hexpad, seven-segment display, and a monitor program, with an optional TTY mode for more comfortable input.
- 8085 microprocessor emulation
- Hexpad and seven-segment display UI
- Monitor program for code entry/execution
- TTY mode for serial terminal input
- Code execution suspension to save battery
- Play/pause button for resuming execution
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An emulator of the SDK-85 System Design Kit issued by Intel in the mid-seventies. The kit featured an 8085 micro processor, some basic IO chips, and a UI comprised of a hexpad and a six-digit seven-segment display. There was also a ROM plugged onto the board which contained a monitor program to enter and execute machine code on the 8085. The app emulates an 8085 and executes the monitor (shippment granted by Intel as long as the app is free and educational). The original kit leveraged the serial IO pins of the 8085 to connect a TTY as a somewhat more comfortable alternative to the hexpad/ display UI used by the monitor on startup. A wipe-left gesture shifts in a simple terminal and the monitor switches to TTY mode. To use the app one needs to get a copy of the original SDK-85 System Design Kit User‘s Manual (ask Google) and work it thru. Some knowledge of the 8085 and its instruction set is helpful as well, and being a boomer nerd who loved to program micro computers when young (and still does) is key. Intel designed the monitor to run in a loop that keeps the CPU constantly busy (on a single thread). To prevent the battery from draining the app suspends executing after 15 seconds indicated by a slightly blurred display. Tapping the centered play-pause button resumes the monitor or any other program in execution. Timeout and a few other options can be changed in the app‘s entry in Settings.
GuardPad
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Scan any URL and get an instant A+ to F security grade with actionable fixes — right from your iPhone or iPad. GuardPad analyzes 11 HTTP security headers, SSL/TLS certificates (including post-quantum readiness), cookies, redirect chains, DNS records, email security, and infrastructure fingerprints in seconds. The most comprehensive mobile security scanner — and the only one with widgets, Siri integration, and a Share Extension. Try every feature free for 3 days. No account required. No data collected. NATIVE iOS, EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT • Share Extension — scan any URL straight from Safari or any browser • Siri & Shortcuts — "Hey Siri, scan example.com with GuardPad" • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets for pinned domains • Control Center toggle for instant re-scans (iOS 18+) • Universal app with optimized iPad layouts FREE FEATURES • 11 graded security headers (HSTS, CSP, COOP, COEP, CORP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy, X-XSS-Protection, Server) • Email security analysis — SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS, and BIMI graded with detailed findings • Cookie security analysis (Secure, HttpOnly, SameSite, __Host- prefix) • CSP depth analysis (nonce, strict-dynamic, Report-Only) • SSL/TLS certificate inspection with cipher suite details • TLS depth analysis with post-quantum (X25519MLKEM768) detection • Redirect chain visualization with quality grading • Deprecated header detection (HPKP, Expect-CT, Feature-Policy) • OWASP Top 10:2025 compliance mapping • .well-known directory scanner (security.txt RFC 9116 and more) • WAF/CDN fingerprinting (Cloudflare, CloudFront, Akamai, Fastly, and 10 more) • Subdomain discovery via DNS-over-HTTPS • API endpoint intelligence (rate limits, exposed docs, GraphQL introspection) • PCI DSS 4.0 readiness assessment • Comparative context — percentile ranking against your scan history • Quick Fix mode — see your highest-impact issues first • Actionable WHAT/WHY/FIX diagnostics for every finding • Domain-grouped scan history • Works offline for reviewing past results PRO FEATURES • Continuous monitoring — scheduled background re-scans with change-only notifications (unlimited domains with Yearly, 1 domain with Lifetime) • Certificate expiry alerts (30/14/7/3/1 days) • Grade trend charts and security posture dashboard • Batch scanning — up to 50 URLs at once with aggregate report • Shareable security grade card and shields.io-style badge for READMEs • iPad side-by-side scan comparison • Server-specific fix code snippets for nginx, Apache, Express.js, and Caddy • CORS configuration tester • DNS record lookup with DNSSEC, CAA, and full record types (A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, NS, SOA) • PDF and Markdown export • Full certificate chain inspection Built for developers, security engineers, and IT teams who ship secure web applications. Whether you maintain nginx, Apache, Express.js, or Caddy, GuardPad gives you the tools to verify your configuration matches OWASP, PCI DSS 4.0, and modern security baselines. PRIVACY-FIRST No account. No analytics SDKs. No tracking. Zero external dependencies. All analysis happens on your device. Scan results stay in SwiftData on your device only. See Privacy Policy in Settings. GuardPad is a developer tool for auditing security configuration of web servers you own or have permission to scan. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SDK85 at none against GuardPad's 1. SDK85 also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. GuardPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SDK85 asks for nothing beyond the download.
SDK85 ships an update every 2 weeks, GuardPad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SDK85 | GuardPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juergen Schuck | Olof Petterson |
In-app purchases
SDK85
No in-app purchases
GuardPad
- GuardPad PRO$9.99









