Comparison

Defguard Mobile Client vs Arrcade

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

Head to head
About

Defguard Mobile Client

This VPN client offers secure, high-speed connections for organizations using the WireGuard protocol. It features multi-factor authentication, biometric security, and flexible routing options for remote work and public Wi-Fi protection.

Highlights
  • WireGuard protocol support
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Biometric security (FaceID/TouchID)
  • QR code/URL/token onboarding
  • Split tunneling
  • Real-time server synchronization
Features
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Enterprise VPN client for Defguard on-prem deployments, delivering the speed and reliability of the WireGuard protocol, combined with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and biometric security to protect your organization. DefGuard VPN is a self-hosted, hardware-agnostic VPN solution designed to deliver ultimate security for modern enterprises. Built to replace legacy VPN systems, it leverages cutting-edge technology to ensure robust protection while maintaining flexibility across diverse hardware environments. As an open-source platform, DefGuard empowers organisations with full control over their VPN infrastructure, enabling transparent security auditing and seamless customisation. Its advanced architecture provides a scalable, reliable, and secure alternative that meets the demanding needs of today’s on-premise deployments. Key Defguard features: • Full support for WireGuard® VPN protocol delivering fast, reliable, and private connections • Built-in multi-factor authentication (MFA) options such as biometrics (FaceID/TouchID), TOTP, and external SSO providers for unmatched security • Easy onboarding via secure QR code scanning or URL/token for instant VPN tunnel setup • Flexible routing controls: route all your traffic through VPN or use split tunnelling for selective app traffic • Real-time synchronisation with DefGuard server for updated configurations and seamless connection management • Advanced enterprise-ready features: internal SSO/OIDC integration, email verification, and centralised identity management Use DefGuard Mobile Client to protect your data and privacy when working remotely, accessing public Wi-Fi, or managing sensitive information. Designed for security-conscious professionals and teams who want full control over VPN access and identity verification. Download DefGuard Mobile today to secure your device with the next generation of WireGuard VPN technology and multi-factor authentication.

About

Arrcade

Features
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Arrcade is a unified, native interface for managing your self-hosted media library software. Browse your collection, view your release calendar, manage your download queue and stay on top of upcoming releases, all from one app on iPhone, iPad and the web. Arrcade does not provide any media. It is a controller that connects to open-source software you have already installed on your own server. SUPPORTED SERVICES • Sonarr and Radarr for TV and films • Lidarr for music and Listenarr for audiobooks • Prowlarr for indexer management • Bazarr for subtitles • Seerr for requests and discovery • Tautulli for streaming statistics DOWNLOAD CLIENTS • SABnzbd, NZBGet, qBittorrent, Transmission and Deluge FEATURES • A single dashboard for your whole stack • Release calendar and upcoming view • Live download queue and activity • Search across your connected services • Movie and TV discovery powered by TMDB • Connect multiple instances of each service • Push notifications for grabs, downloads and health alerts • Make space: find the old films and TV seasons taking up your disk and delete them safely Arrcade requires Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr or another supported open-source service running on your own hardware to function. It is a companion app for software you host yourself. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Arrcade is free to use with two connections. A one-time Pro purchase adds unlimited connections, push notifications and Make space.

Screenshots

Defguard Mobile Client4 screens
Arrcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Defguard Mobile Client at none against Arrcade's 1. Arrcade's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Arrcade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Defguard Mobile Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Defguard Mobile Client ships an update every 2 months, Arrcade every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Defguard Mobile Client versus Arrcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefguard Mobile ClientArrcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdefguard sp z o.o.Benjamin Morton

In-app purchases

None

Defguard Mobile Client

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Arrcade

One-time1
  • Arrcade Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Defguard Mobile Client free?
Defguard Mobile Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrcade free?
Arrcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Defguard Mobile Client or Arrcade have ads?
Neither Defguard Mobile Client nor Arrcade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Defguard Mobile Client or Arrcade?
Defguard Mobile Client ships an update every 2 months, and Arrcade every 10 days. Most recently, Defguard Mobile Client was updated on September 24, 2026 and Arrcade on October 4, 2026.

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