# Protect Search vs Web Guard

The clearest difference is monetization model: Protect Search at free with in-app purchases against Web Guard's subscription. Protect Search also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 80%). Web Guard's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (585 vs 83). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protect Search sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

Web Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Web Guard has 585 ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Protect Search's written reviews are positive against 80% of Web Guard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Protect Search ships an update every 5 days, Web Guard weekly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protect Search | Web Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protect-search/id6444733862/reviews) | **[4.5 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-guard-protection-privacy/id6648782899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **585** |
| Positive reviews | **89.7% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PF Tech s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656512233) | [Emiliya LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763812031) |

## What reviewers say

### Protect Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protect-search/id6444733862)

This app offers an ultrafast, secure, and private browsing experience on your iPhone. It features a built-in VPN and ad blocker to ensure anonymity, prevent tracking, and remove intrusive advertisements for a cleaner web.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN, Ad blocker, Private browsing, Fast browsing speed, IP address hiding, Website security checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faster site loading
- 🔒 Secure connection via VPN
- 🛡️ Enhanced online security
- 💨 Adblocker improves speed
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Unclear app functionality
- 📞 No customer service
- 💸 Unwanted charges
- 😠 Scam accusations
- 🤥 Deceptive advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Random country server changes
- No response to refund requests

**Requested features**

- Customer support contact
- Refund process improvement
- Clear explanation of app function


### Web Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-guard-protection-privacy/id6648782899)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protect Search free?

Protect Search 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, Protect Search or Web Guard?

Web Guard is rated higher. Protect Search averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Web Guard averages 4.5 from 585 ratings.

### Do Protect Search or Web Guard have ads?

Web Guard shows ads; Protect Search does not.

### Which is updated more often, Protect Search or Web Guard?

Protect Search ships an update every 5 days, and Web Guard weekly. Most recently, Protect Search was updated on October 27, 2026 and Web Guard on October 27, 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.*