Comparison

GuardX vs Appvia VPN

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

Head to head
About

GuardX

This app offers a one-tap solution for online privacy, encrypting your traffic and blocking ads, trackers, and malicious sites. It also includes a Family Mode to filter adult content, making browsing safer for everyone.

Highlights
  • One-tap IP hiding and traffic encryption
  • Blocks ads, trackers, and malicious sites
  • Family Mode for adult content filtering
  • Secure public Wi-Fi connections
  • Auto-connect on unsafe Wi-Fi
  • Unlimited bandwidth
Features
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Looking for simple privacy that just works? With GuardX, one tap hides your IP, encrypts your traffic, and quietly blocks ads, trackers, and malicious sites. Turn on Family Mode to filter adult content and keep browsing safe for everyone at home. Why GuardX? -FAST CONNECTIONS Our modern VPN network and protocols keep speeds snappy for browsing, streaming, and work. - AD BLOCK & TRACKER SHIELD Cut out intrusive ads, pop-ups, and tracking scripts across apps and websites for a cleaner, faster web. - FAMILY MODE (ADULT FILTER) Filter explicit content with a single switch. Great for shared devices and on-the-go protection. - STAY SAFE ON PUBLIC WI-FI Airports, cafés, hotels—GuardX encrypts your traffic and helps keep snoops out. - AS EASY AS 1-2-3 Download, log in, tap Connect. You can set GuardX to auto-connect on unsafe Wi-Fi for always-on protection. - RELIABLE SECURITY We use industry-standard encryption and trusted VPN protocols to protect your data in transit. - HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Questions about the app, connection, or payments? Our support team is here to help. Features users love * Private VPN with strong encryption * Built-in ad & tracker blocking * Family Mode: adult content filter * Auto-connect on public Wi-Fi * Unlimited bandwidth and simple design Online privacy should feel effortless—GuardX makes it one tap. Subscription Information: - Subscriptions can be canceled anytime via iTunes and App Store settings. Prices include applicable local taxes. - Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of renewal will be identified. - You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. - Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. - For more information on how to cancel your subscription, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: - Privacy Policy: https://guardx-policy-terms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/privacy.html - Terms of Use: https://guardx-policy-terms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/terms.html

About

Appvia VPN

Features
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Appvia VPN is a secure and fast VPN and proxy app that protects your privacy and security on public Wi-Fi hotspots, home WiFi and mobile networks. This virtual private network (VPN) for iPhone and iPad gives you simple online privacy, stronger wifi security and an easy IP changer for everyday use. With strong encryption, an intelligent VPN tunnel, split tunneling for selected apps and a built-in VPN speed test, you can browse, chat and transfer files with confidence. • Protect your personal data Keep your chats, emails and file transfers private with modern encryption that shields your traffic from eavesdroppers and unsafe Wi-Fi networks. • Battery and data savings with split tunneling Run only selected apps through the VPN tunnel while others use your normal connection to help save battery life and mobile data. • Built-in VPN speed test Measure download, upload and latency with the built-in speed test to find the fastest server and connection for your needs. • Seamless daily integration Appvia VPN runs quietly in the background and is optimized for minimal resource usage, so secure VPN access does not slow you down. • Extra security for IP and DNS Use Appvia as your secure VPN and proxy to hide your IP address, act as an IP changer and reduce the risk of DNS and traffic exposure on public networks. Everyday use cases Secure your connection on public WiFi in cafes, hotels and airports. Add privacy when using a mobile hotspot, tethering or shared networks. Privacy & data handling Appvia VPN is built with a privacy-first approach: Account data: We collect your email (for sign-in and subscription mapping), password (salted and securely hashed) and subscription status/original transaction ID (StoreKit). Device identifier: We use the IDFV only to link your account/subscription and to help prevent abuse. Connection telemetry (operational): We record connection start/end timestamps, selected server location (country/city), session duration and total bytes sent/received to operate the service reliably. We do NOT collect: Browsing history Visited domains DNS queries Traffic contents/payload Your real (origin) IP address is processed only temporarily in memory to establish the connection and prevent abuse and is not retained after the session. Data storage & third parties We do not share your data with any third parties for advertising, marketing or analytics and do not use analytics SDKs. Payments and subscriptions are handled only through Apple/StoreKit. Our backend and VPN servers run in Warsaw, Poland (EU). Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest on our servers. Operational connection telemetry is kept for up to 30 days and then deleted. Account and subscription data are retained while your account remains active. Subscription & trial Appvia VPN is offered as a subscription with a free trial: After the trial period ends, you will be presented with a paid subscription offer. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://appviavpn.com/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://appviavpn.com/terms-and-conditions Download Appvia VPN today to secure your connection with a simple, privacy-first VPN and proxy for your iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

GuardX4 screens
Appvia VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Appvia VPN at none against GuardX's shown. Appvia VPN also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. GuardX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Appvia VPN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GuardX ships an update every 2 months, Appvia VPN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GuardX versus Appvia VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuardXAppvia VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB42 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperINNOVX DİJİTAL HİZMETLER ANONİM ŞİRKETİEMK TECH YAZILIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GuardX

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly VPN Premium Membership3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly VPN Premium Membership$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Membership$119.991 Year
1 purchases

Appvia VPN

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$2.991 Month

Questions

Is GuardX free?
GuardX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Appvia VPN free?
Appvia VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GuardX or Appvia VPN have ads?
GuardX shows ads; Appvia VPN does not.
Which is updated more often, GuardX or Appvia VPN?
GuardX ships an update every 2 months, and Appvia VPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, GuardX was updated on October 24, 2026 and Appvia VPN on October 28, 2026.

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