# NovaScale, Built for Tailscale vs GhostGuard Mobile

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NovaScale, Built for Tailscale at 9 against GhostGuard Mobile's 1. NovaScale, Built for Tailscale also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NovaScale, Built for Tailscale sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GhostGuard Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NovaScale, Built for Tailscale against 5.0 for GhostGuard Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NovaScale, Built for Tailscale has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NovaScale, Built for Tailscale ships an update every 2 months, GhostGuard Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovaScale, Built for Tailscale | GhostGuard Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novascale-built-for-tailscale/id6749938291/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostguard-mobile/id6760921902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GalaxNet Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691109635) | [Ghostly Solutions L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886519115) |

## What reviewers say

### NovaScale, Built for Tailscale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novascale-built-for-tailscale/id6749938291)

This app provides a secure and powerful SSH terminal, file management, and a MagicDNS-aware browser for your Tailscale network. It streamlines server management without needing to switch VPN apps, offering features like real-time monitoring and an integrated editor.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH terminal for Tailscale, SFTP file management with built-in editor, MagicDNS-aware browser for internal dashboards, Real-time Linux server monitoring, Multi-tab sessions and customizable themes, Resume SSH sessions after app suspension

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NovaScale Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NovaScale Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| NovaScale Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### GhostGuard Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostguard-mobile/id6760921902)

This AI-powered cybersecurity app shields your iPhone from evolving mobile threats like phishing and malicious links. It scans suspicious URLs in real-time, providing instant security alerts and protecting your data with a privacy-first, zero-knowledge approach.

**Highlights:** AI-powered link scanner, Real-time threat detection, Instant security alerts, Privacy-first, zero-knowledge architecture, Enterprise-grade mobile security

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghostly Personal | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovaScale, Built for Tailscale free?

NovaScale, Built for Tailscale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GhostGuard Mobile free?

GhostGuard Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NovaScale, Built for Tailscale or GhostGuard Mobile?

NovaScale, Built for Tailscale and GhostGuard Mobile are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do NovaScale, Built for Tailscale or GhostGuard Mobile have ads?

Neither NovaScale, Built for Tailscale nor GhostGuard Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NovaScale, Built for Tailscale or GhostGuard Mobile?

NovaScale, Built for Tailscale ships an update every 2 months, and GhostGuard Mobile monthly. Most recently, NovaScale, Built for Tailscale was updated on October 24, 2026 and GhostGuard Mobile on October 14, 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.*