# NetGuard vs Recurring Reminders

The clearest difference is monetization model: NetGuard at free with in-app purchases against Recurring Reminders's subscription. NetGuard also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Recurring Reminders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Recurring Reminders sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Recurring Reminders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetGuard has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetGuard | Recurring Reminders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netguard-wifi-scanner/id6773480175/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recurring-reminders-wehem/id6803277886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 9 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Levin David Schwab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896432297) | [Valyx Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803278039) |

## What reviewers say

### NetGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netguard-wifi-scanner/id6773480175)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NetGuard Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### Recurring Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recurring-reminders-wehem/id6803277886)

This app allows you to create custom recurring reminders using natural language sentences. Define intervals, time windows, specific days, and end dates for any schedule. It focuses solely on keeping repeating promises without requiring an account or tracking your data.

**Highlights:** Natural language reminder creation, Flexible scheduling options, Interval-based reminders, Time window restrictions, Repeating end dates, No account or tracking required

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Wehem Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Wehem Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetGuard free?

NetGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Recurring Reminders free?

Recurring Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NetGuard or Recurring Reminders?

Recurring Reminders is rated higher. NetGuard averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Recurring Reminders averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NetGuard or Recurring Reminders have ads?

NetGuard shows ads; Recurring Reminders does not.

### Which is updated more often, NetGuard or Recurring Reminders?

NetGuard ships an update weekly, and Recurring Reminders weekly. Most recently, NetGuard was updated on November 10, 2026 and Recurring Reminders on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*