Comparison

FauxSure vs SkimGuard

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

Head to head
About

FauxSure

Features
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FauxSure helps you identify potential scams in messages, emails, links and phone calls. If something feels suspicious, simply paste the message, upload a screenshot or analyse a link. FauxSure uses AI to detect common scam tactics such as phishing, impersonation, urgency pressure and payment requests. Key Features AI Scam Analysis Paste suspicious text or upload screenshots to instantly analyse messages, emails and links. Real-Time Call Protection Use FauxSure during a suspicious phone call. Place the call on speaker and the app will help detect scam patterns and suggest questions you can ask. Understand Why Something Is Suspicious FauxSure explains the warning signs behind a potential scam, helping you understand the tactics scammers use. Know What To Do Next Get practical guidance on how to respond safely, verify organisations and avoid common scam traps. Multilingual Support FauxSure works in 11 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic and Hindi. Privacy First FauxSure does not require accounts and does not store your messages, screenshots or call audio. If something feels off, check it instantly. By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Use: https://rufio.studio/fauxsure/terms

About

SkimGuard

Features
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Every time you tap your card at a gas pump, ATM, or payment terminal, there's something you can't see โ€” and it could be draining your bank account right now. Card skimming is one of the fastest-growing forms of financial fraud. Criminals attach hidden devices to payment terminals that silently steal your card data in seconds. You won't know until the charges appear. SkimGuard changes that. NEW โ€” YOUR CAR NOW SCANS FOR SKIMMERS Pull up to any gas pump and your car's built-in screen tells you if it's safe โ€” before you open the door. SkimGuard now runs on Apple CarPlay. Ask Siri or Google: "Is this pump safe?" Voice commands supported. SCAN BEFORE YOU SWIPE Open the app, hold your phone near any payment terminal, and get an instant result. Clean or suspicious. No technical knowledge required. DRIVES WITH YOU SkimGuard now detects suspicious devices automatically as you drive past gas stations and ATMs โ€” no scanning required. When something is flagged near you, you'll know before you even park. HOW IT WORKS SkimGuard scans for the wireless signals that skimming devices emit. Most skimmers broadcast a signal so criminals can retrieve stolen data remotely โ€” and that signal is exactly what SkimGuard detects. Our continuously updated detection rules mean SkimGuard stays ahead of new skimmer models as they emerge. BUILT FOR EVERYONE You don't need to know what a skimmer looks like. You don't need any technical knowledge. If SkimGuard finds something suspicious, it tells you clearly and tells you what to do next. If everything checks out, you get a green light and swipe with confidence. ALERTS NEAR YOU Get notified when you're approaching a location where a skimmer has been detected โ€” before you get out of the car. Available to all users. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, SAFER Every scan contributes to something bigger. SkimGuard maps skimmer detections in real time so you can see where threats have been found nearby and which businesses are clear. When you spot something suspicious, report it โ€” and you'll alert everyone in your area instantly. SKIMGUARD PRO โ€” UNLIMITED PROTECTION Scanning is always free. Upgrade to SkimGuard Pro for: - Full scan history โ€” every terminal you've ever checked - Re-scan reminders so you never forget to check - Export your history - No advertisements TRUSTED BY YOUR COMMUNITY SkimGuard is built by SafeSignals, a company dedicated to giving everyday people the tools that were previously only available to security professionals. We don't sell your data. We don't share your location with third parties. We exist to protect you โ€” full stop. WORKS AT - Gas stations and fuel pumps - ATMs and cash machines - Retail payment terminals - Convenience stores - Pharmacies and supermarkets - Parking meters and pay stations - Anywhere you tap, swipe, or insert your card Swipe fearless. Terms of Use: https://skimguard.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://skimguard.io/privacy

Screenshots

FauxSure4 screens
SkimGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FauxSure at none against SkimGuard's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FauxSure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SkimGuard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
FauxSure versus SkimGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFauxSureSkimGuard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeigh KeatesSafeSignals

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FauxSure

Subscriptions2
  • FauxSure Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • FauxSure Premium Annual$29.991 Year
4 purchases

SkimGuard

Subscriptions4
  • SkimGuard Standard$1.991 Month
  • SkimGuard Premium$4.991 Month
  • SkimGuard Standard (Annual)$19.991 Year
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  • SkimGuard Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is FauxSure free?
FauxSure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkimGuard free?
SkimGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FauxSure or SkimGuard have ads?
SkimGuard shows ads; FauxSure does not.

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