GuardPad vs FixList
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
GuardPad
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Scan any URL and get an instant A+ to F security grade with actionable fixes ā 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 ā 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 ā scan any URL straight from Safari or any browser ⢠Siri & Shortcuts ā "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 ā 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 ā percentile ranking against your scan history ⢠Quick Fix mode ā 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 ā 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 ā 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/
FixList
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FixList ā Task Management for Developers Keep track of every bug, feature and improvement across all your projects. FixList is a focused task manager built for developers who need a simple, fast way to organize what needs to be fixed, built or shipped. Organize by project Create separate projects for each app, website or API you're working on. Give each project its own icon with custom colors, symbols or photos. Prioritize what matters Assign high, medium or low priority to every task. High-priority items always appear at the top, so you never lose sight of what's urgent. Set deadlines Add optional deadlines to tasks and get notified 1 week before, 1 day before and on the day. Overdue tasks are clearly marked in red. Stay on top with widgets Add a home screen widget that shows active tasks from your most recent project ā or pin a specific project. Tap to jump straight into the app. Track your progress View statistics on completed tasks, completion rate and average time to completion ā both overall and per project. Built for developers, by a developer Terminal-inspired design. Monospaced fonts. Dark mode by default. No clutter, no distractions ā just your tasks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FixList at none against GuardPad's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GuardPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FixList asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GuardPad | FixList |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.2 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olof Petterson | Jacob Furu |
In-app purchases
GuardPad
- GuardPad PRO$9.99
FixList
No in-app purchases





