Comparison

OSH vs API Guard

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

Head to head
About

OSH

Features
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OSH turns your iPhone into a hardware-backed approver for zero-trust SSH access. Instead of long-lived SSH keys scattered across laptops, your team's gateway issues short-lived SSH certificates only after a human approves each request. OSH is where that approval happens — on a device you carry, protected by Face ID and the Secure Enclave. HOW IT WORKS • Enroll your device by scanning the gateway's QR code. • When someone requests SSH access, OSH shows you who, what, and where. • Approve or deny with Face ID. Your approval is signed by a key that lives only in the Secure Enclave. • The gateway issues a short-lived certificate — no standing keys, no shared secrets. WHY IT'S SECURE • The signing key is generated inside the Secure Enclave and is non-exportable — it can never leave your iPhone. • Every approval requires biometric authentication. • OSH connects only to the gateway you configure. It has no analytics, no trackers, no ads, and no third-party SDKs. FOR TEAMS • Role-aware: signers, admins, and root see the controls appropriate to them. • Review access rules, approval history, and gateway logs from the app. OSH requires a compatible zero-trust SSH gateway to connect to. If your organization doesn't run one yet, contact us at ad@openlay.com.

About

API Guard

Features
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Octoshield watches your code repositories for exposed API credentials, then helps you respond before a leaked key turns into a security incident or runaway cloud bill. Built for developers, indie hackers and small teams, Octoshield connects to your source code workspace, lets you choose the repositories you want to monitor, and scans pushed commits for high-risk secrets such as OpenAI, Stripe and AWS keys. Why developers use Octoshield: - Monitor selected public and private repositories - Scan new pushes for exposed credentials and risky secrets - Receive critical leak alerts when a matching key is found - Review commit history and alert status from your iPhone - Track billing velocity signals for connected provider credentials - Keep credential storage optional and manage saved keys in-app - Use the free plan for one repository or upgrade for unlimited repository monitoring A single accidental commit can be enough for automated scanners to find and exploit a production key. Octoshield gives you a focused mobile command center for the moments when speed matters: see what was exposed, where it happened, and what needs attention next. Octoshield is designed for practical developer security, not noisy dashboards. Connect your code workspace, choose your repositories, and keep an eye on the credentials that protect your products, customers and cloud budget. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://devflowtarik.vercel.app/privacy/octoshield

Screenshots

OSH4 screens
API Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSH at none against API Guard's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. API Guard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
OSH versus API Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOSHAPI Guard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpen layer technologies L.L.C S.O.CFuat Tarik ISLAM

In-app purchases

None

OSH

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

API Guard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is OSH free?
OSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is API Guard free?
API Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OSH or API Guard have ads?
Neither OSH nor API Guard shows ads.

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