#25in CybersecurityGuardOS: Security & Privacy
What is GuardOS?
GuardOS is a free iOS utility that gathers everyday iPhone protection tools in one app. It reviews device status such as iOS update status, passcode and Face ID/Touch ID setup, and offers a VPN, Safari web filtering, a QR link checker and a photo and video cleaner.
Pricing. GuardOS: Security & Privacy is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Reviewing iPhone passcode and iOS update status in one place
- Checking QR codes for suspicious links before opening them
- Finding duplicate, similar or large photos and videos to delete
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Why this app is in C tier
GuardOS scores 78 out of 100: rating 100, rating count 55, App Store search rank 56, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
GuardOS helps you handle everyday iPhone protection in one place. Check your device status, use VPN, block unwanted web content, scan QR links before opening them, and clean up photos and videos you no longer need. Features: • Protection Check: review WebShield, iOS update status, passcode, and Face ID/Touch ID setup. • VPN: connect through available locations and keep browsing private. • Web Protection: block ads, cookie prompts, trackers, adult content, and gambling filters in Safari. • Safe QR Scanner: check QR links for suspicious signs before opening them. • Storage Cleaner: find screenshots, duplicate photos, similar photos, and large videos, then remove only what you choose. GuardOS is made to be simple: open, check, fix what matters, and move on. Subscription required to use VPN Terms Of Use - https://guardos.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy - https://guardos.com/legal/privacy
Compare in Cybersecurity
| Measure | GuardOS |  AI Security |  McAfee Security for Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | C | C |
| Score | 78 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 77 / 100 |
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 28 | 9.6K | 2.9K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 5.0 ★ · 20 reviews | — | — |
| Last update | 21d ago | 112d ago | 95d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free download | Free download |
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Questions about GuardOS
Do I need to pay to use GuardOS?
The app is listed as free. The listing says a subscription is required to use the VPN. Subscription prices are Not stated on the App Store.
Does the Storage Cleaner delete photos automatically?
No. It finds screenshots, duplicate photos, similar photos and large videos, then removes only the items you choose.
How does the Safe QR Scanner work?
It checks QR links for suspicious signs before you open them. The listing does not describe the specific checks it runs.
Is GuardOS free?
GuardOS is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is GuardOS good for?
GuardOS is built for reviewing iPhone passcode and iOS update status in one place, checking QR codes for suspicious links before opening them, finding duplicate, similar or large photos and videos to delete. It sits in the cybersecurity list on AppTierList.
Is GuardOS worth it?
GuardOS is C tier, ranked #25 of 35 cybersecurity apps with a score of 78 out of 100, from a 5.0 App Store rating across 28 ratings. 24 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does GuardOS compare to AI Security?
GuardOS is C tier at 78; AI Security is C tier at 80. AI Security ranks higher. GuardOS is free to download, with in-app purchases, AI Security is free to download.
How often is GuardOS updated?
GuardOS was updated 21 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Cybersecurity
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 78 / 100
- Rank in list
- #25 of 35
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 5.0 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 28
- Recent reviews
- 5.0 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (21 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Reviewing iPhone passcode and iOS update status in one place, Checking QR codes for suspicious links before opening them, Finding duplicate, similar or large photos and videos to delete
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 42 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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