Comparison

GuardPad vs HookTap

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

Head to head
About

GuardPad

Features
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Scan any URL and get an instant A+ to F security grade with actionable fixes — right from your iPhone or iPad. GuardPad analyzes 11 HTTP security headers, SSL/TLS certificates (including post-quantum readiness), cookies, redirect chains, DNS records, email security, and infrastructure fingerprints in seconds. The most comprehensive mobile security scanner — and the only one with widgets, Siri integration, and a Share Extension. Try every feature free for 3 days. No account required. No data collected. NATIVE iOS, EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT • Share Extension — scan any URL straight from Safari or any browser • Siri & Shortcuts — "Hey Siri, scan example.com with GuardPad" • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets for pinned domains • Control Center toggle for instant re-scans (iOS 18+) • Universal app with optimized iPad layouts FREE FEATURES • 11 graded security headers (HSTS, CSP, COOP, COEP, CORP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy, X-XSS-Protection, Server) • Email security analysis — SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS, and BIMI graded with detailed findings • Cookie security analysis (Secure, HttpOnly, SameSite, __Host- prefix) • CSP depth analysis (nonce, strict-dynamic, Report-Only) • SSL/TLS certificate inspection with cipher suite details • TLS depth analysis with post-quantum (X25519MLKEM768) detection • Redirect chain visualization with quality grading • Deprecated header detection (HPKP, Expect-CT, Feature-Policy) • OWASP Top 10:2025 compliance mapping • .well-known directory scanner (security.txt RFC 9116 and more) • WAF/CDN fingerprinting (Cloudflare, CloudFront, Akamai, Fastly, and 10 more) • Subdomain discovery via DNS-over-HTTPS • API endpoint intelligence (rate limits, exposed docs, GraphQL introspection) • PCI DSS 4.0 readiness assessment • Comparative context — percentile ranking against your scan history • Quick Fix mode — see your highest-impact issues first • Actionable WHAT/WHY/FIX diagnostics for every finding • Domain-grouped scan history • Works offline for reviewing past results PRO FEATURES • Continuous monitoring — scheduled background re-scans with change-only notifications (unlimited domains with Yearly, 1 domain with Lifetime) • Certificate expiry alerts (30/14/7/3/1 days) • Grade trend charts and security posture dashboard • Batch scanning — up to 50 URLs at once with aggregate report • Shareable security grade card and shields.io-style badge for READMEs • iPad side-by-side scan comparison • Server-specific fix code snippets for nginx, Apache, Express.js, and Caddy • CORS configuration tester • DNS record lookup with DNSSEC, CAA, and full record types (A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, NS, SOA) • PDF and Markdown export • Full certificate chain inspection Built for developers, security engineers, and IT teams who ship secure web applications. Whether you maintain nginx, Apache, Express.js, or Caddy, GuardPad gives you the tools to verify your configuration matches OWASP, PCI DSS 4.0, and modern security baselines. PRIVACY-FIRST No account. No analytics SDKs. No tracking. Zero external dependencies. All analysis happens on your device. Scan results stay in SwiftData on your device only. See Privacy Policy in Settings. GuardPad is a developer tool for auditing security configuration of web servers you own or have permission to scan. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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HookTap

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HookTap delivers webhook events as realtime notifications to your devices. Send an HTTP POST request and receive instant alerts on iOS, macOS, and Windows without accounts, dashboards, or complex setup. Built for developers, automation workflows, monitoring, and everyday system events. Key features: Receive realtime push notifications from webhooks View all events in a clear timeline with timestamps and details Update Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with live status Share webhooks with other devices using secure share codes Pair devices using a simple code, no login required Send test events directly from the app to verify your setup Event types: push - shows a notification on connected devices feed - stores an event in the timeline without sending a notification widget - updates the Home Screen widget with the latest state How it works: 1. Install HookTap and copy your personal webhook URL 2. Send a POST request with a JSON payload 3. Receive the event instantly on all connected devices Terms of Use: https://hooktap.me/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://hooktap.me/en/privacy

Screenshots

GuardPad4 screens
HookTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GuardPad at monthly against HookTap's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GuardPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HookTap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GuardPad ships an update monthly, HookTap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GuardPad versus HookTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuardPadHookTap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.226.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlof PettersonTim Krisch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GuardPad

One-time1
  • GuardPad PRO$9.99
2 purchases

HookTap

Subscriptions1
  • HookTap Pro$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • HookTap Pro$24.99

Questions

Is GuardPad free?
GuardPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HookTap free?
HookTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GuardPad or HookTap have ads?
Neither GuardPad nor HookTap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GuardPad or HookTap?
GuardPad ships an update monthly, and HookTap every 2 months. Most recently, GuardPad was updated on September 21, 2026 and HookTap on September 22, 2026.

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