Guard vs Webora
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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, youโll 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.
Webora
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Webora is a desktop-class web browser built for the iPhone. Most mobile browsers shrink the web into a stripped-down "mobile" version of every site. Webora does the opposite: it renders pages at their full desktop layout, then makes that layout genuinely comfortable to use on a phone. THE DESKTOP WEB, ON YOUR PHONE Webora requests and displays the real desktop version of websites, so you see the complete page the way it was designed, with every menu, column, and control intact. No more hunting for the "view desktop site" toggle or fighting cut-down mobile pages. MADE FOR ONE-HANDED USE A desktop page on a phone is only useful if it is easy to navigate. Webora gives you the tools to make it effortless: - Pinch to zoom smoothly anywhere on the page - Double-tap to instantly fit a column or article to your screen - A live page-width slider to dial in the perfect reading size - Cursor mode, an on-screen trackpad that gives you a real pointer for hover menus and precise taps on dense desktop layouts A BROWSER THAT FEELS LIKE 2026 Webora has been rebuilt from the ground up with a Liquid Glass design language: translucent layered surfaces, soft depth, fluid motion, and a calm, focused interface in both light and dark modes. Every screen, from the home page to the tab switcher, has been redesigned to feel fast, modern, and beautiful. EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT, DONE WELL - Tabs with quick switching and a clean, card-based switcher - Bookmarks and a speed-dial home screen for your favorite sites - Full browsing history with fast search - Find in page - Reader mode for distraction-free articles - Private browsing that leaves no history behind - A polished home screen with a time-aware greeting and recently visited sites PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your browsing stays on your device. Webora keeps your tabs, bookmarks, and history stored locally, not synced to a server you do not control. Built-in content blocking helps cut down on intrusive ads and trackers on the pages you visit. SUPPORTED BY ADS, NEVER INTRUSIVE Webora is supported by a small number of ads inside the app so it can keep improving. Ads appear only in the app's own surfaces, such as the home screen. They never appear on top of the web pages you are reading, and never in private browsing. WHY WEBORA If you have ever zoomed awkwardly around a mobile site looking for a feature that only exists on the desktop version, Webora is for you. It treats the web as the full, capable medium it is, and gives you the controls to enjoy all of it from your phone. Download Webora and experience the web the way it was meant to look.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Webora at none against Guard's 1. Guard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Guard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Webora asks for nothing beyond the download.
Guard ships an update every 6 days, Webora every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Guard | Webora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days โ better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Arctic Sentinel AB | Hasanain Alhamedi |
In-app purchases
Guard
- 1 Year Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Webora
No in-app purchases









