Comparison

Guardy vs Widget Chan

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

Head to head
About

Guardy

Features
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Guardy – Hire Professional Security Guards in Seconds Need reliable security for your event, home, or business? Guardy is the fast, easy, and trusted way to book licensed security guards on demand — right from your iPhone. No calls, no contracts, just safety and peace of mind at your fingertips — starting at just $25/hr. Your Safety, One Tap Away With Guardy, you can schedule trained and licensed guards in seconds. Whether you need short-term coverage for an event or regular patrols for your property, we’ve made the process fast, transparent, and completely mobile. Key Features: Instant Guard Booking Quickly book security guards for any need — events, homes, businesses, or emergencies. Real-Time Activity Tracking Monitor your guard’s location, patrol progress, and shift updates directly from your device. Detailed Shift Reports Receive time-stamped summaries, incident logs, and reports after each booking. Licensed & Verified Professionals All guards are licensed, trained, and background-checked to ensure your safety. Flat, Affordable Pricing No surprises. Just clear pricing starting at $25/hr with secure in-app payments. Guardy is Perfect For: Private Events & Parties Residential Communities Businesses & Commercial Sites Construction Areas Storefronts & Warehouses Alarm Response & Mobile Patrols Vacant Property Protection Currently Serving Ontario, Canada Guardy is actively available across Ontario — including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Ottawa, and more. We’re expanding rapidly to serve more communities across Canada. Why Users Love Guardy: “Booked a guard for our event in under 2 minutes. Professional and reliable.” “Love the real-time updates — it feels secure and transparent.” “Affordable, easy to use, and a lifesaver for last-minute security needs.” Don’t leave safety to chance. Whether you’re planning ahead or dealing with an urgent need, Guardy delivers trusted protection with a single tap. Download Guardy today and experience peace of mind — on demand.

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Widget Chan

Features
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Your favorite creators keep uploading. You keep missing them. Widget Chan puts the latest videos from your YouTube channels right on your Home Screen, so the moment you unlock your phone, today's uploads are already there - no app, no scrolling. GROUP YOUR CHANNELS Bundle channels into groups: VTubers, music, study, gaming - your call. Tap the widget to switch between groups instantly, powered by AppIntent. No app launch, no friction. ADD CHANNELS WITH ONE SHARE See a video you like? Hit the share button in Safari or the YouTube app and send it to Widget Chan. The channel that posted it becomes a one-tap add. No URL copy-paste. BRING YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS Sign in with Google to import every channel you already subscribe to on YouTube. WIDGET CHAN PRO All core features are free. Upgrade to Pro (monthly auto-renewable subscription or one-time purchase) to raise your limits: registered channels go from 10 to 100 total, and groups go from 3 to 10. Great for fans tracking many creators, learners juggling several topics, or anyone who wants their Home Screen to do more. PRIVACY Information retrieved via Google Sign-In (your name, email, and account identifier) is used only to render widgets and fetch your subscriptions. It is never sent to our own servers. Communication with Google is limited to OAuth and YouTube Data API calls. REQUIREMENTS Requires iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 or later. Built around the latest Widget and AppIntent APIs. YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC. Widget Chan is an independent third-party app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC or YouTube. Video data is sourced from YouTube's publicly available RSS feeds. This app uses publicly available information from YouTube. Features may be changed or limited due to changes on YouTube's side. Terms of Use (EULA): The Apple Standard EULA applies. Details: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Guardy4 screens
Widget Chan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guardy at none against Widget Chan's 2. Guardy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Widget Chan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Guardy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Guardy versus Widget Chan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuardyWidget Chan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoots SecurityA-ZERO

In-app purchases

None

Guardy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Widget Chan

Subscriptions1
  • Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro(買い切り)$4.99

Questions

Is Guardy free?
Guardy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Widget Chan free?
Widget Chan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guardy or Widget Chan have ads?
Neither Guardy nor Widget Chan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guardy or Widget Chan?
Guardy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Widget Chan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Guardy was updated on November 5, 2026 and Widget Chan on November 5, 2026.

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