Comparison

BondGuard vs BondBuddy

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

Head to head
About

BondGuard

Features
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Your bond is on the line. BondGuard gives you timestamped, GPS-tagged photo evidence and professional condition reports โ€” so you get every dollar back. INGOING & OUTGOING INSPECTIONS Walk through each room with guided checklists covering walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, light fittings, power points, and curtains/blinds. Rate each item as Clean, Fair, or Damaged with detailed notes. Works for both ingoing (move-in) and outgoing (move-out) inspections across all Australian states. TIMESTAMPED & GEOTAGGED PHOTOS Capture photographic evidence with automatic timestamps and GPS coordinates. Every photo is linked to the specific room and checklist item for clear documentation. PROFESSIONAL PDF REPORTS Generate state-compliant condition reports as polished PDFs. Include property details, tenant and agent information, all room inspections with photos, and condition ratings. AUSTRALIAN STANDARD FORMAT Covers all standard room types including living areas, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, garage, and outdoor areas. Designed to meet tenancy authority requirements in every Australian state. SHARE & EXPORT Email reports directly to agents and landlords, save to your device, or share via any app. FREE TIER - Create reports with up to 3 rooms - Watermarked PDF export SINGLE REPORT ($4.99 AUD) - Unlimited rooms per report - Clean, unwatermarked PDF AGENT MONTHLY ($19.99 AUD/month) - Unlimited reports, no watermarks, bulk export Terms of Use: https://bondguard-au.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://bondguard-au.web.app/privacy

About

BondBuddy

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Made for Australian renters, whether you're moving in or moving out. Moving into a rental? The condition report you file in the first week is the only evidence you have when your bond is on the line months later. BondBuddy walks you through it room by room. Mark each item Good, Fair or Damaged, photograph anything already worn or broken, and add a quick note. When you're done, export a clean PDF condition report and send it straight to your agent. WHY IT MATTERS Bond disputes come down to what you can prove. A dated photo of a scratched floorboard taken on day one is worth more than any argument at the end of the lease. Run an exit report when you move out and you have both ends covered. HOW IT WORKS - Add your property โ€” address, state, entry or exit inspection - Choose rooms from ready-made checklists: kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, laundry, garage, hallway - Tap a badge to mark an item Good, Fair or Damaged โ€” no menus, no digging - Add photos, each stamped with the date and time it was taken - Add notes where something needs explaining - Export a professional PDF and share it with your agent BUILT FOR AUSTRALIAN RENTERS The room checklists cover what agents actually inspect, and reports are laid out on A4. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE No account. No sign-up. No servers. Your photos, notes and reports are stored on your device and nowhere else. Nothing is uploaded and nothing is tracked. FREE TO TRY Document up to three rooms free โ€” photos and PDF export included, not locked away. Unlock unlimited rooms with a one-time purchase. No subscription, ever.

Screenshots

BondGuard4 screens
BondBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BondGuard at every 4 days against BondBuddy's every 6 weeks. BondGuard also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. BondGuard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month and BondBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BondGuard ships an update every 4 days, BondBuddy every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
BondGuard versus BondBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBondGuardBondBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size80 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRowlyticsAHURA ENTERPRISES PTY LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BondGuard

Subscriptions1
  • Agent Monthly$12.991 Month
1 purchases

BondBuddy

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is BondGuard free?
BondGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BondBuddy free?
BondBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BondGuard or BondBuddy have ads?
Neither BondGuard nor BondBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BondGuard or BondBuddy?
BondGuard ships an update every 4 days, and BondBuddy every 6 weeks. Most recently, BondGuard was updated on October 31, 2026 and BondBuddy on October 31, 2026.

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