Comparison

MyPestGuide vs ProcessWorxShield

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

Head to head

About

MyPestGuide

Features

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MyPestGuide lets you quickly identify pests and report your observations instantly to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). By using the MyPestGuide app you will be supporting your local community, defending Western Australia’s agriculture industry and protecting the natural environment from unusual or suspected exotic pests.

About

ProcessWorxShield

Features

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This mobile version of the ProcessWorxShield allows you to stay up-to-date with best practices, stay compliant with automated tracking of legislative changes and reduce risks and maintain a safe work environment.

Screenshots

MyPestGuide4 screens

ProcessWorxShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProcessWorxShield at every 6 weeks against MyPestGuide's every 7 months. MyPestGuide's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyPestGuide ships an update every 7 months, ProcessWorxShield every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

MyPestGuide versus ProcessWorxShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MyPestGuide	ProcessWorxShield
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 6 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	40 MB	64 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development	ProcessWorx

In-app purchases

None

MyPestGuide

No in-app purchases

None

ProcessWorxShield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyPestGuide free?

MyPestGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is ProcessWorxShield free?

ProcessWorxShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do MyPestGuide or ProcessWorxShield have ads?

Neither MyPestGuide nor ProcessWorxShield shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MyPestGuide or ProcessWorxShield?

MyPestGuide ships an update every 7 months, and ProcessWorxShield every 6 weeks. Most recently, MyPestGuide was updated on October 10, 2026 and ProcessWorxShield on October 9, 2026.