myNODE vs VETGuardian PLUS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myNODE
This application connects to a handheld wireless sensor platform, allowing users to view device information and manage settings. It streams real-time data from the sensor to your smart device for various applications.
- View device info (battery, signal, serial)
- Manage device settings (data logging, quiet mode)
- Stream real-time sensor data
- Connects to NODE sensor platform
- Access other NODE+ apps
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At Variable, Inc. we make sensory platforms that connect apps and smart devices to the real world, in new ways. NODE is a handheld, wireless, sensor platform that is transforming how we gather, process and use sensory data from the world around us. Combining advanced motion-sensing technology with interchangeable sensor modules to stream real-time information to any smart device. + This application requires an iPhone 4s (or newer) or an iPad 3 (or newer), or an iPad Mini, and a NODE sensor device. This app allows you to view device info (battery level, signal strength, serial numbers, firmware version, etc), manage device settings (data logging, quiet mode, name, etc), and provides access to our other NODE+ apps. Please see our website at www.variableinc.com for more information.
VETGuardian PLUS
This app facilitates the setup of a zero-touch vital signs remote monitoring device for veterinary professionals. It provides step-by-step guidance for device unpacking, network connection, and preparation for monitoring sessions.
- Zero-touch vital signs monitoring
- Device setup guidance
- Network connection assistance
- Monitoring session preparation
- Veterinary professional tool
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VETGuardian PLUS presents the only zero-touch vital signs remote monitoring platform for veterinary professionals. The VETGuardian PLUS onboarding application helps you set up your VETGuardian PLUS device quickly and easily. It guides you through each part of the process, including unpacking the device, connecting it to your network, and preparing for your first monitoring session.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: myNODE at 5.0 against VETGuardian PLUS's 4.5. myNODE also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
myNODE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
myNODE ships an update every 5 weeks, VETGuardian PLUS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myNODE | VETGuardian PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Variable Technologies LLC | Zomedica |
Customer experience
myNODE
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In-app purchases
myNODE
No in-app purchases
VETGuardian PLUS
No in-app purchases
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