# Napsee vs Guard Ninja

The clearest difference is rating: Napsee at 5.0 against Guard Ninja's 4.5. Napsee also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Guard Ninja's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (46 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Napsee costs $0.99 and Guard Ninja $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Napsee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guard Ninja has 46 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Napsee ships an update every 23 months, Guard Ninja every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Napsee | Guard Ninja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/napsee/id907744740/reviews)** | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guard-ninja/id1475364676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thaddeus Ternes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173026688) | [Jan Slusarz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459429277) |

## What reviewers say

### Napsee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/napsee/id907744740)

This app visually displays time countdowns for children who struggle with understanding time. It's ideal for naps, car rides, or any waiting period, with a friendly smiley face signaling the end and a silent alert to ensure uninterrupted sleep.

**Highlights:** Visual time countdowns, Silent timer alerts, Smiley face completion indicator, Screen stays on during timer, Guided Access compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Guard Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guard-ninja/id1475364676)

This app acts as a personal security guard for your phone and belongings. It triggers an alarm if someone attempts to move or tamper with your device or items it's placed near, providing customizable sound, light, and vibration alerts.

**Highlights:** Motion-activated alarm, Customizable alarm sounds, light, and vibration, Adjustable sensitivity settings, Password protection to disarm, Timer for arming and disarming, Protect nearby items like wallets and suitcases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Napsee free?

Napsee costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Guard Ninja free?

Guard Ninja costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Napsee or Guard Ninja?

Napsee is rated higher. Napsee averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Guard Ninja averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.

### Do Napsee or Guard Ninja have ads?

Neither Napsee nor Guard Ninja shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Napsee or Guard Ninja?

Napsee ships an update every 23 months, and Guard Ninja every 3 months. Most recently, Napsee was updated on October 24, 2026 and Guard Ninja on October 24, 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.*