# Security Master vs Web Guard

The clearest difference is monetization model: Security Master at free with in-app purchases against Web Guard's subscription. Security Master also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 524). Web Guard's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 55%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Security Master sells 2 in-app purchases, 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 — 4.4 for Security Master against 4.5 for Web Guard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Master has 4K ratings behind it against 524, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Security Master's written reviews are positive against 80% of Web Guard's.

Security Master ships an update every 11 days, Web Guard weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Security Master | Web Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-master-data-privacy/id6504529234/reviews) | **[4.5 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-guard-protection-privacy/id6648782899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 524 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mobiwave Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752684803) | [Emiliya LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763812031) |

## What reviewers say

### Security Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-master-data-privacy/id6504529234)

Protect your personal information and enhance your online activity. This app offers privacy checks, data leak alerts, secure storage for sensitive files, and a protected browsing experience. Keep your digital life safe and your browsing uninterrupted.

**Highlights:** Privacy Checkup, Data Leaks Check, Safe Storage for Files, Secure Browser, Malicious Sites Blocking, Tracker and Ad Blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 🔒 Provides security
- 👍 Helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paid subscription
- 🤔 Confusing for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- More help and guidance for users
- Free trial period


### 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 Security Master free?

Security Master 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, Security Master or Web Guard?

Web Guard is rated higher. Security Master averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Web Guard averages 4.5 from 524 ratings.

### Do Security Master or Web Guard have ads?

Both Security Master and Web Guard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Security Master or Web Guard?

Security Master ships an update every 11 days, and Web Guard weekly. Most recently, Security Master was updated on September 19, 2026 and Web Guard on September 5, 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.*