Device Guard vs Smart AppLock

Struggling to choose between Device Guard and Smart AppLock? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Device Guard is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like enterprise-security, code-integrity, lockdown, malware-prevention.

It boasts features such as Uses hardware and software security features to allow only trusted applications to run, Prevents running of unsigned or untrusted code, Allows only apps that are signed by trusted publishers to run, Prevents running of malicious or vulnerable software, Restricts software allowed to run based on code integrity policies, Provides application control based on trust, Leverages virtualization-based security (VBS) to protect device from malware and pros including Prevents execution of malicious software, Reduces attack surface, Increases security of devices, Makes devices more resilient to malware, Allows only trusted apps to run, Restricts risky or vulnerable software.

On the other hand, Smart AppLock is a Security & Privacy product tagged with privacy, security, app-lock, fingerprint-lock.

Its standout features include App locking with password or fingerprint, Secure your private apps and files, Scheduled app locking, Hide locked apps from the home screen, Guest mode to allow limited access, App usage tracking and reports, and it shines with pros like Improved privacy and security for sensitive apps, Customizable locking options, Scheduled locking for automated security, Guest mode for controlled access, Detailed usage tracking and reports.

Feature	Device Guard	Smart AppLock
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

Device Guard

Description: Device Guard is a Windows 10 enterprise security feature that helps prevent malware from infecting devices by restricting the applications that users can run based on code integrity policies. It helps lock down devices against malware.

Smart AppLock

Description: Smart AppLock is a mobile app that allows users to lock other apps on their device with a password or fingerprint. It aims to improve privacy and security by restricting access to sensitive apps.

Key Features Comparison

Device Guard Features

• Uses hardware and software security features to allow only trusted applications to run
• Prevents running of unsigned or untrusted code
• Allows only apps that are signed by trusted publishers to run
• Prevents running of malicious or vulnerable software
• Restricts software allowed to run based on code integrity policies
• Provides application control based on trust
• Leverages virtualization-based security (VBS) to protect device from malware

Smart AppLock Features

• App locking with password or fingerprint
• Secure your private apps and files
• Scheduled app locking
• Hide locked apps from the home screen
• Guest mode to allow limited access
• App usage tracking and reports

Pros & Cons Analysis

Device Guard

Pros

• Prevents execution of malicious software
• Reduces attack surface
• Increases security of devices
• Makes devices more resilient to malware
• Allows only trusted apps to run
• Restricts risky or vulnerable software

Cons

• Can cause compatibility issues with some apps
• Requires additional configuration and management
• May block certain legacy or unsigned apps
• Learning curve to set up proper policies
• Potential disruptions during initial rollout

Smart AppLock

Pros

• Improved privacy and security for sensitive apps
• Customizable locking options
• Scheduled locking for automated security
• Guest mode for controlled access
• Detailed usage tracking and reports

Cons

• May cause compatibility issues with some apps
• Requires additional permissions to function
• Potential battery drain due to constant monitoring
• Limited free features, paid subscription required for full functionality

Pricing Comparison

Device Guard

• Free
• Included with Windows 10 Enterprise license

Smart AppLock

• Freemium