GuardKit vs MB Smart Protect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GuardKit
This app monitors your device for unexpected movement or interaction while you're away. It analyzes motion signals and can optionally detect nearby audio activity levels, providing a timeline of events. All data is stored locally on your device for enhanced privacy.
- Motion-based activity indicators
- Optional audio activity level detection
- Chronological event timelines
- Local-first data storage
- User control over permissions
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GuardKit is designed to help you understand when your device may have been moved or interacted with while you were away. GuardKit works by running user-initiated Guard Sessions that analyze motion signals such as acceleration, orientation changes, and handling-like movement patterns. If you choose to enable it, GuardKit can also monitor nearby audio activity levels to provide additional context. All analysis is performed on-device. Key features: • Motion-based activity indicators during active Guard Sessions • Optional audio activity level detection (no audio recording) • Clear, chronological timelines of detected events • Local-first data storage — your data stays on your device • Full user control over permissions and features Premium access: GuardKit offers a free 3-day trial with full access to premium features. After the trial, premium access is available via a one-time purchase (Lifetime Unlock). No subscriptions are required. Learn more at https://www.guardkitapp.com
MB Smart Protect
This browser extension filters web content to create a safer and more focused online experience. It blocks inappropriate visuals and text, integrating seamlessly without slowing down your browsing.
- Image filtering
- Text detection
- Native integration
- Content safety
- Focus enhancement
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MB Protect is a content filtering extension that helps you maintain a safer and more focused browsing experience by blocking pages that contain inappropriate or harmful content. Important: This extension requires the MB Smart Filter to be installed on your device. It does not function on its own. Features: Image filtering: Blocks inappropriate visuals as you browse. Text detection: Scans page content and restricts access to unsafe or offensive material. Native integration: Runs seamlessly in the background without slowing down browsing. Why MB Protect? MB Protect is designed to provide content safety. Whether you want to protect children, maintain a professional environment, or simply keep distractions away, MB Protect helps ensure a clean and secure browsing experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GuardKit at 5.0 against MB Smart Protect's 3.0. MB Smart Protect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. GuardKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MB Smart Protect asks for nothing beyond the download.
GuardKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
GuardKit ships an update every 3 weeks, MB Smart Protect every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GuardKit | MB Smart Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLUR TEC LLC | MB Smart Filtering LLC |
Customer experience
GuardKit
MB Smart Protect
In-app purchases
GuardKit
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99
MB Smart Protect
No in-app purchases









