Comparison

StellarVision vs NetGuard

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

Head to head
About

StellarVision

Features
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StellarVision puts your home security in the palm of your hand. Monitor your cameras from anywhere, manage multiple homes, and stay in control - all from one beautifully designed app. -- EASY SETUP -- Connect your cameras in seconds by scanning a QR code. No complicated configuration, no technical knowledge required. -- LIVE CAMERA FEEDS -- View all your camera feeds in one place. Switch between cameras instantly and keep an eye on what matters most. -- MULTIPLE HOMES -- Managing more than one property? StellarVision supports multiple homes so you can monitor everything from a single app. -- PLANS FOR EVERY NEED -- Free - 1 home - Up to 2 cameras - Full app access Starter - $9.99 / year - 1 home - Up to 2 cameras - No ads Core - $39.99 / year - Up to 2 homes - Unlimited cameras - No ads - All camera features -- SIGN IN YOUR WAY -- Sign in with Apple, Google, or email - your choice. -- BUILT WITH PRIVACY IN MIND -- Your camera data stays yours. StellarVision does not store or share your camera footage. Subscriptions are billed annually to your Apple ID. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NetGuard

Scan your WiFi network to identify all connected devices, their details, and exposed services. It alerts you to new or unusual devices, helping you secure your network. An optional one-time purchase removes ads and unlocks advanced security features.

Highlights
  • Scan WiFi network for connected devices
  • View device name, type, and IP address
  • Detect new, returned, and missing devices
  • Speed test, ping, and DNS lookup
  • Network security score and fixes
  • Background intruder alerts
  • Port scanner and traceroute
Features
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NetGuard is a free iPhone app that scans your WiFi network in one tap and lists every connected device with a friendly name, type, IP address, and the services it exposes. It flags new, returned, and missing devices so you always know what changed and can spot anything that should not be on your network. NetGuard is free and ad supported, with an optional one-time NetGuard Pro purchase (no subscription, ever) that removes ads and adds deeper security tools. FREE - Scan your WiFi and see every device - Device details: name, type, IP, Bonjour services - Current network, connectivity and public IP - Speed test: download, upload and ping - Ping and DNS lookup tools NetGuard is free to use and ad supported. NETGUARD PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription, ever) - Removes all ads, permanently - Network security score with plain language fixes - New device alert log: a history of who joined your WiFi - Background intruder alerts - Name and track your devices - What changed: new, returned and missing devices - Port scanner, traceroute, Wake on LAN, router security check - CSV and PDF export Pay once and keep it forever. No subscription. No tracking. Privacy first: NetGuard does not collect your data. Note that iOS does not expose MAC addresses to apps, so device identity is based on names and services.

Screenshots

StellarVision4 screens
NetGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StellarVision at none against NetGuard's shown. StellarVision also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). NetGuard's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StellarVision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and NetGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StellarVision ships an update every 3 months, NetGuard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StellarVision versus NetGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellarVisionNetGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPete CruzLevin David Schwab

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StellarVision

Subscriptions2
  • Starter Yearly$9.991 Year
  • StellarVision Core$39.991 Year
1 purchases

NetGuard

One-time1
  • NetGuard Pro$4.99

Questions

Is StellarVision free?
StellarVision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetGuard free?
NetGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StellarVision or NetGuard have ads?
NetGuard shows ads; StellarVision does not.
Which is updated more often, StellarVision or NetGuard?
StellarVision ships an update every 3 months, and NetGuard weekly. Most recently, StellarVision was updated on October 10, 2026 and NetGuard on October 12, 2026.

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