Comparison

UniFi Design vs GuardCore Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UniFi Design

Plan, build, and visualize network setups from anywhere. This app allows detailed rack configuration, project syncing from UniFi Design Center, and AR placement for realistic previews. Access various network planning tools in one convenient location.

Highlights
  • Detailed rack setup configuration
  • Sync projects from UniFi Design Center
  • Redesigned topology view
  • Dedicated ports view for device editing
  • Augmented Reality (AR) rack placement
  • Access to network planning tools
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UniFi Design brings the full UniFi Design Center experience to your device, purpose-built for planning, building, and visualizing your setup from anywhere. Design your setup with the Wizard, now with far more control. Add and configure devices, customize your rack down to the detail, and sync your projects directly from UniFi Design Center so your work moves with you. - Build and edit complete rack setups with detailed configuration options. - Sync projects and floor plans from UniFi Design Center. - Visualize your network in a redesigned topology view to see your entire project at a glance. - Plan every connection with a dedicated ports view to edit devices and ports directly. - Place a full 1:1 rack in your room or office using AR to see exactly how it will look. - Access Certified Installers, Network Ports AR, Tech Specs, WiFi Calculator, and Capacity Calculator in one place. From idea to deployment, UniFi Design gives you everything you need to plan your project, wherever you are.

About

GuardCore Pro

This app centralizes security operations for field teams, enabling guards and supervisors to manage responsibilities, track work hours, and submit reports. It provides access to post site details, patrol routes, and schedules for enhanced operational visibility and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Security operations dashboard
  • Post site information and navigation
  • Shift and time tracking
  • Incident and activity reporting
  • Patrol operations support
  • Live guard tracking
  • Organization tools
Features
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GuardCore Pro brings essential security operations together in one secure, easy-to-use app. Built for security teams in the field, it helps guards and supervisors stay connected, manage daily responsibilities, and maintain clear operational visibility. MANAGE SECURITY OPERATIONS Access important activities, dispatch information, schedules, notes, reminders, and operational tools from one central workspace. WORK WITH POST SITES View assigned post sites, check site details, navigate to locations, and support accurate on-site check-ins. TRACK WORK HOURS Start and manage shifts, review work and break hours, and access time log entries for clearer attendance records. COMPLETE REPORTS IN THE FIELD Submit structured security reports for incidents, patrol activity, inspections, property concerns, and other on-site events. SUPPORT PATROL OPERATIONS Access vehicle patrol routes, site tours, watch mode, dispatch tools, and activity history while working in the field. LIVE GUARD TRACKING For guard accounts, GuardCore Pro collects location data to enable live guard tracking even when the app is closed or not in use. This helps the authorized security operations team maintain operational awareness and support guard safety while tracking is active. STAY ORGANIZED Review schedules, open shifts, availability, documents, company policies, notes, reminders, checklists, and pass-down information. KEY FEATURES • Security operations dashboard • Post site information and navigation • Shift and time tracking • Incident and activity reporting • Vehicle patrol routes and site tours • Dispatch and watch mode tools • Schedules, availability, and open shifts • Documents, policies, notes, and reminders • Activity history and operational updates GuardCore Pro gives security professionals the tools they need to work efficiently, stay informed, and keep accurate records throughout every shift. Access to some features may depend on your organization, assigned role, and permissions. Location access may be required for navigation, site attendance, patrol, and other field operations.

Screenshots

UniFi Design4 screens
GuardCore Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GuardCore Pro at every 3 days against UniFi Design's fortnightly. GuardCore Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). UniFi Design's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UniFi Design against 5.0 for GuardCore Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniFi Design has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniFi Design ships an update fortnightly, GuardCore Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
UniFi Design versus GuardCore Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniFi DesignGuardCore Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size405 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUbiquiti Inc.Nha Huynh

Customer experience

UniFi Design

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral16.1%
Negative60.7%

GuardCore Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UniFi Design

No in-app purchases

None

GuardCore Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniFi Design free?
UniFi Design is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GuardCore Pro free?
GuardCore Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UniFi Design or GuardCore Pro?
UniFi Design and GuardCore Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do UniFi Design or GuardCore Pro have ads?
Neither UniFi Design nor GuardCore Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniFi Design or GuardCore Pro?
UniFi Design ships an update fortnightly, and GuardCore Pro every 3 days. Most recently, UniFi Design was updated on November 5, 2026 and GuardCore Pro on November 6, 2026.

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