Protexb vs Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Protexb
This app provides enhanced internet privacy and security by allowing users to switch DNS servers. It blocks ads and trackers for a cleaner, safer browsing experience with a built-in VPN tunnel.
- Switch DNS profiles
- Built-in VPN tunnel
- Ad-blocking
- Tracker protection
- Real-time ping display
- One-tap connect/disconnect
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Protexb helps you take control of your internet connection by changing your DNS to trusted servers. Designed to block unwanted ads and trackers, Protexb ensures a safer, cleaner browsing experience. Key features: Easily switch between trusted DNS profiles (AdGuard, Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS interface). Built-in VPN tunnel using secure AdGuard DNS. Ad-blocking, tracker protection, and enhanced privacy. Real-time ping display to your selected DNS profile. One-tap connect and disconnect. Your data stays private. No complicated setup. Just install, choose your profile, and browse with confidence.
Guard
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Acting both as a traditional antivirus app & an online security assistant, Guard empowers you to take control of your online security with ease. Featuring automatic device scans, web protection blocking malicious endpoints and on-demand tools for cyber hygiene and Wi-Fi security, Guard helps you stay protected from viruses, vulnerabilities, privacy risks, and other security threats. Stay one step ahead with advanced protection designed for everyone, no technical expertise required. All features are included in a 7 day free trial - followed by a yearly subscription to keep access. Threat Scan: Guard's Threat Scan is an automatic scanner which looks for issues such as: iOS Version - Scans for known vulnerabilities in your iOS version. Device Lock - Confirms your device has a solid authentication method. Web Shield: Web Shield is your extra layer of protection while browsing on Safari. It works as a secure local content filter in the background, blocking access to known malicious websites, servers, and IP addresses before they can reach your device. All this without insight on your online activity. Link Scanner: An on-demand tool to investigate suspicious links. The link is checked against databases of known malicious endpoints and scanned for common threats. Your Cyber Hygiene Hub: Cyber hygiene made simple. Each week, you’ll receive easy-to-follow security tips and tasks designed to improve your online habits and reduce common risks. Track your progress, build consistency, and take control of your personal security without feeling overwhelmed. Small actions, real protection. ATTRIBUTIONS: The advanced security scanning capabilities of Guard are made possible through the significant contributions of leading security researchers, governmental organizations, and academic institutions. APIs utilized include those provided by MalwareBazaar, URLhaus and NVD. No official cooperation has been established between Guard - Digital Security and the mentioned APIs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protexb at none against Guard's 1. Guard's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Guard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Protexb asks for nothing beyond the download.
Protexb ships an update every 5 months, Guard every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protexb | Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TheGroceryShelf LLC | Arctic Sentinel AB |
In-app purchases
Protexb
No in-app purchases
Guard
- 1 Year Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year









