Lava Security vs Guardpot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lava Security
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Lava Security helps block known scam and phishing websites, plus trackers, on your iPhone and iPad. Choose what to block, allow sites you trust, and switch filters with Focus or Shortcuts. See what Lava blocks in Activity. Filtering happens on your device. Your activity history stays there. Website lookups use your chosen DNS provider. Core protection is free, with no account needed. Lava Security Plus adds more filters, custom blocklists and custom DNS. Download Lava Security and turn on free protection today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Guardpot
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GUARDPOT GUARDPOT is the mobile app for Guardpot organizations. Manage your environment, connect to your secure network, and register this device as a Guardpot endpoint — all from one place. Manager Sign in to the Guardpot management interface on your phone to oversee your organization. VGN Connect to your organization’s secure network with your Guardpot account. Client Register this phone as a Guardpot device for your organization. Get started with your Guardpot host, then choose Manager, VGN, or Client. Requires a valid Guardpot account and server access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guardpot at none against Lava Security's 2. Guardpot also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Lava Security sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Guardpot asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Lava Security | Guardpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 253 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lava Security LLC | Priente Software |
In-app purchases
Lava Security
- Lava Security Plus$3.991 Month
- Lava Security Plus$29.991 Year
Guardpot
No in-app purchases
