WiFi Guard vs MainframeMonitor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WiFi Guard
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Know what’s happening on your Wi-Fi in seconds. WiFi Guard: Scan Speed brings the essentials into one clean dashboard: LAN scanning, Wi-Fi safety checks, IP lookup, speed & latency testing. What you can do (based on in-app screens) • LAN Scan / Device Discovery Scan your local network and view connected devices in a simple list. • Wi-Fi Safety Check Run checks for risky Wi-Fi scenarios such as phishing Wi-Fi, fake public hotspots, and suspicious redirect behavior, with clear status results. • Network & Device Details View network info (IP/MAC/subnet mask) and phone device info (model, system version, CPU, storage). • IP Address Lookup (Address query) Enter an IP to view its displayed location/ISP info. • Speed Test Results Test your connection and view results with charts and average speed display. • Latency Tools Quick latency views for Video / Gaming / Shopping scenarios. Tap to scan, test, and understand your network—fast. Privacy Link:https://malin202410.link/pp/6759763568/ Terms of Use:https://malin202410.link/tou/6759763568/
MainframeMonitor
Transform your iPhone into a vintage mainframe with a nostalgic CRT display. Monitor live system stats like battery, CPU, and memory, all within an authentic retro console experience. Includes hidden classic text-based games.
- Live system monitoring (battery, CPU, memory, storage)
- Home screen widgets
- Authentic CRT effects (glow, scanlines)
- Retro boot sequence
- Hidden classic text-based games
- Customizable color themes (Green, Amber)
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Turn your iPhone into a mainframe from the golden age of computing. MAINFRAME MONITOR shows your device's live stats wrapped in a nostalgic CRT console – complete with phosphor glow, scanlines, a boot sequence and satisfying key clicks. Choose between classic GREEN or warm AMBER, each with its own matching app icon. ■ LIVE SYSTEM MONITOR • Battery, CPU, memory and free storage • Uptime, network status and device info • All in real time, right on the glowing screen ■ HOME SCREEN WIDGET • Keep your key system stats always in view • In the same retro CRT style ■ REAL MAINFRAME FEELING • Authentic boot sequence on launch • Scanlines, glow and CRT effects • Terminal-style PF function-key controls ■ HIDDEN CLASSIC GAMES • Snake, Hamurabi, Void Patrol and Bagels • Text-based retro games, just like on the old terminals ■ FAIR & PRIVATE • Completely free • No ads, no trackers, no accounts • All data stays on your device Whether as a stylish system monitor, a home screen widget or a hands-on piece of computing history – MAINFRAME MONITOR brings back the charm of the old data centers. Made with attention to detail. Be sure to check out my other apps right inside the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WiFi Guard at 15.0 against MainframeMonitor's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | WiFi Guard | MainframeMonitor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 纪超 邓 | Ralf Langhoff |
In-app purchases
WiFi Guard
No in-app purchases
MainframeMonitor
No in-app purchases









