GuardPad vs Bleacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GuardPad
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Check your client's website, verify your fixes, and deliver a clear report. GuardPad checks a website's public security configuration from your iPhone or iPad, tells you what to fix first, confirms each fix after you rescan, and turns the result into a report your client can read. Built for freelance developers and small web agencies who look after client sites. No account. No analytics. Scans run on your device. CHECK • A plain summary and one next action at the top of every result • An A+ to F grade that summarises the checks performed — with a clear note that a grade is not a guarantee of security or a certification • 11 graded HTTP security headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy, COOP, COEP, CORP, X-XSS-Protection, Server) • HTTPS certificate and protocol details, cookie flags, and email records (SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS, BIMI) • Redirect chain, deprecated headers, security.txt, WAF/CDN fingerprints, OWASP Top 10:2025 and PCI DSS 4.0 header check mapping FIX • "Fix first" — the highest-impact items, each with the change to make • For every fix: what was observed, why it matters, what to check before you apply it, and how to verify it • PRO: configuration for the server you run — nginx, Apache, Express.js or Caddy — with where it goes and how to apply it. GuardPad remembers your server VERIFY • Rescan to verify: each earlier finding is marked Resolved, Still present, New or Not verified • An unchanged overall grade never hides a finding you fixed • Incomplete scans (for example when the web server is unreachable) are never counted as fixed REPORT • Preview the client report for any result, free: a plain-language summary, the remaining actions, what was checked, and before/after when an earlier scan of the site exists • Add a client or project name, your own name and your logo — stored on your device • PRO: export the report you previewed as PDF or Markdown FOLLOW UP (PRO) • Pin up to 5 domains; when iOS allows, GuardPad re-scans them in the background and notifies you only when a grade or header changes. Each pinned domain shows when it was last checked. Background re-scans are periodic, not continuous. Yearly covers all pinned domains; Lifetime covers 1. • Certificate expiry reminders 30/14/7/3/1 days before expiry • Grade trend charts, posture dashboard and scan comparison • Batch scan up to 50 URLs, CORS tester, DNS lookup with DNSSEC and CAA, full certificate chain • Shareable grade card and README badge GUARDPAD PRO Yearly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The App Store shows the price in your currency, and any introductory offer you are eligible for, before you confirm. NATIVE ON iOS • Share Extension — scan a URL straight from Safari • Siri & Shortcuts — "Scan Domain" and "Get Last Grade" • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for pinned domains • Designed for iPhone and iPad, with VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support FEEDBACK Spotted an incorrect result? Report it from the finding itself. You see the full message before anything is shared, and you send it yourself from Mail. PRIVACY No account, no analytics SDKs, no tracking, no third-party dependencies. Scan results, report details and your logo stay on your device. GuardPad is a tool for checking the configuration of websites you own or are permitted to scan. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://olofpetterson.github.io/op-apps/guardpad/privacy.html?lang=en
Bleacon
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Unlock the full potential of Bluetooth Low Energy with Bleacon, the essential toolkit for developers, engineers, and power users. Whether you are debugging a new hardware product, testing mobile app connectivity, or searching for a lost peripheral, Bleacon provides a clean, native experience designed for maximum efficiency. Key Features - Advanced BLE Scanning: Effortlessly discover nearby Bluetooth LE devices. View detailed lists of both named and unknown peripherals, check connectability, and explore available services at a glance. - Comprehensive Debugging: Connect to any device to read, write, and subscribe to characteristics. Inspect primary services and monitor real-time data flow to streamline your development process. - Peripheral Simulation (Advertise): Turn your iPhone into a BLE peripheral. Advertise custom services and notify values to test how your other apps or devices handle incoming data. - Distance & RSSI Radar: Use the intuitive visual signal tracker to locate devices. Bleacon uses real-time RSSI signal strength to estimate distance, helping you find lost tags or calibrate hardware placement. Built for the Community Bleacon is a passion project built by a solo developer with a focus on transparency and utility. - No Ads: Stay focused on your work without intrusive interruptions. - No Tracking: Your data and scan results are your own. We respect your privacy. - Always Free: Professional-grade tools accessible to every developer. - Simplify your BLE workflow today with Bleacon.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bleacon at daily against GuardPad's monthly. 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
Both are free to download. GuardPad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Bleacon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GuardPad ships an update monthly, Bleacon daily. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GuardPad | Bleacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olof Petterson | Sergio Sette |
In-app purchases
GuardPad
- GuardPad PRO Yearly14 Days trial$3.991 Year
- GuardPad PRO$9.99
Bleacon
- Small Tip$0.99
- Coffee Tip$1.99
- Generous Tip$4.99
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- Sponsor Tip$9.99
- Champion Tip$19.99









