# Privacy vs Web Guard

The clearest difference is monetization model: Privacy at free with in-app purchases against Web Guard's subscription. Privacy also leads on ads (none vs shown). Web Guard's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Privacy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Privacy against 4.5 for Web Guard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 454 and 582 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Privacy's written reviews are positive against 80% of Web Guard's.

Privacy ships an update every 10 days, Web Guard weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Privacy | Web Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-cleansurf/id6446595639/reviews) | **[4.5 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-guard-protection-privacy/id6648782899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 454 | **582** |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 19 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GRABSAFETY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683600133) | [Emiliya LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763812031) |

## What reviewers say

### Privacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-cleansurf/id6446595639)

Block intrusive ads like pop-ups and video ads for an uninterrupted browsing experience. This app conserves data and battery life while protecting your device from malware and spyware. Enjoy faster loading times and enhanced privacy and security on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Blocks all types of intrusive ads, Improves page loading times, Conserves data usage, Extends battery life, Protects against malware and spyware, Easy to install and use

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week 3D trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective ad blocker
- 🚀 Smooth browsing experience
- 💡 Useful privacy features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about security and malware
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Reported app crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to easily cancel subscription
- More transparent pricing and trial options


### 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Privacy free?

Privacy 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, Privacy or Web Guard?

Web Guard is rated higher. Privacy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while Web Guard averages 4.5 from 582 ratings.

### Do Privacy or Web Guard have ads?

Web Guard shows ads; Privacy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Privacy or Web Guard?

Privacy ships an update every 10 days, and Web Guard weekly. Most recently, Privacy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Web Guard on November 7, 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.*