If you’re a blind user, don’t bother.
I wish I could actually evaluate the software on its merits, but I never even got that far.
Being totally blind, I rely on screen readers, including VoiceOver on iOS, to use my devices. I only created my BitDefender Central account two nights ago. Since I sometimes find iOS apps to have better screen reader compatibility than their Windows counterparts, I decided to try to set up Mobile Security first. Sadly, I couldn’t even accept the licensing terms. Apparently, there is a check box that VoiceOver cannot identify using any form of navigation. I tried in vain for about half an hour just to accept the agreement but could never progress. Seeing this as a likely sign of the overall blind accessibility of the entire suite of apps, I removed the app and terminated my account without even bothering with the Windows version. My phone will just continue to lack dedicated protection. As for my PC, I’ll have to keep Trend Micro. While not exactly great in terms of accessibility, it does at least work and is provided by my ISP for free.
I also VEHEMENTLY reject the company’s binding arbitration requirement (Read those license agreements, people!). More and more companies strongarm their customers into giving up their legal rights for terms generally considered as more favorable to them. While I was willing to see if the protection and features offered are robust and reliable enough to overcome this objection, the fact that I can’t even set it up means that it’s not worth my consideration.
This experience will unfortunately cost me about $30 as I likely can’t get a refund. But having purchased it during newegg’s recent sale, I at least only paid a fraction of the normal cost to learn this lesson.
Being totally blind, I rely on screen readers, including VoiceOver on iOS, to use my devices. I only created my BitDefender Central account two nights ago. Since I sometimes find iOS apps to have better screen reader compatibility than their Windows counterparts, I decided to try to set up Mobile Security first. Sadly, I couldn’t even accept the licensing terms. Apparently, there is a check box that VoiceOver cannot identify using any form of navigation. I tried in vain for about half an hour just to accept the agreement but could never progress. Seeing this as a likely sign of the overall blind accessibility of the entire suite of apps, I removed the app and terminated my account without even bothering with the Windows version. My phone will just continue to lack dedicated protection. As for my PC, I’ll have to keep Trend Micro. While not exactly great in terms of accessibility, it does at least work and is provided by my ISP for free.
I also VEHEMENTLY reject the company’s binding arbitration requirement (Read those license agreements, people!). More and more companies strongarm their customers into giving up their legal rights for terms generally considered as more favorable to them. While I was willing to see if the protection and features offered are robust and reliable enough to overcome this objection, the fact that I can’t even set it up means that it’s not worth my consideration.
This experience will unfortunately cost me about $30 as I likely can’t get a refund. But having purchased it during newegg’s recent sale, I at least only paid a fraction of the normal cost to learn this lesson.
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Reimburse my purse
After paying for over a year and never able to get care support without calendar and sms protection from scam it was deleted and subscription stopped
Suspicious to delete an app an have it show up again my subscription was a rip off never resolved calendar an sms protections never helped but I wonder also why bit defender reports itself to its own domain under countless other Bitdefender combinations.
A Domain of same name which says “the frequency of domain reporting could indicate compiling of a profile!”
Would that be a trustworthy thing from a security app you pay monthly for? An I plus many others got scammed by a reporting site recently who contacted yr domain.
Suspicious to delete an app an have it show up again my subscription was a rip off never resolved calendar an sms protections never helped but I wonder also why bit defender reports itself to its own domain under countless other Bitdefender combinations.
A Domain of same name which says “the frequency of domain reporting could indicate compiling of a profile!”
Would that be a trustworthy thing from a security app you pay monthly for? An I plus many others got scammed by a reporting site recently who contacted yr domain.
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Not a great app
I have used Bitdefender for 5years, but now it is just an automatic system. This year I was looking to move away due to system slowing, no real IOS systems (acc. To magazines / web etc.) In the end I got an email from BD, 2 days after my subscription ran out saying I’d been hacked and that I needed to renew to see how etc.
Of course I got the 50% reduction as per normal and renewed only to see that the ‘hacking had happened 2 years ago and had been fully protected’. What a complete farce.
The apps are still slowing connections and have the issue that VPN isn’t recognised as protection by its own system. Also now the ‘scamio pro’ doesn’t work.
Stay away from Bitdefender ultimate it’s doesn’t do what it says on the tin for mac users.
Of course I got the 50% reduction as per normal and renewed only to see that the ‘hacking had happened 2 years ago and had been fully protected’. What a complete farce.
The apps are still slowing connections and have the issue that VPN isn’t recognised as protection by its own system. Also now the ‘scamio pro’ doesn’t work.
Stay away from Bitdefender ultimate it’s doesn’t do what it says on the tin for mac users.
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Many problems
Got a new iPhone and I can’t seem to cancel old iPhone service to get it working on my new iPhone!!!
So so bad!
I have had problems with this app for as long as it’s been available nothing has changed on the problem train. from
Wifi to website being block un access, then configuration issues with the software battery draining from this app and on goes the problems do your self a favour and leave this well alone, I don’t know where the 5 star ratings has come from at the top of the app review page but look at reviews as tells a different story
Wifi to website being block un access, then configuration issues with the software battery draining from this app and on goes the problems do your self a favour and leave this well alone, I don’t know where the 5 star ratings has come from at the top of the app review page but look at reviews as tells a different story
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Review
How to update etc, would be great to be slightly more in control with this something a little similar to PC dashboard would be great. Have no idea what to do with this thing it just runs. hopefully.
Otherwise thank you for securing my devices.
John Aitken
(john_a1245 at hot mail
Otherwise thank you for securing my devices.
John Aitken
(john_a1245 at hot mail
ipad pro ios18
not worth $80 a year. vpn will not stay connected, kill switch will not work, worthless.
???
My bitdefender on my iPad and my iPhone, but always have trouble on my PC with it??? PC shows subscription has expired yet scans fine on iPad and iPhone.
Viruses
Does not find viruses. Had to scan MalwareBytes to find them!
Inferior than Norton for mobile iOS protection
Web scanning has to be turned on everyday.
It is not proactive. Not doing a good job with AI.
It is not proactive. Not doing a good job with AI.
Everything!
It’s really all you need to protect every device you have. I’ve tried them all. This one I’ll be keeping!
Security
This is a great mobile security
AOL mail and my alternate VPN issues
There does not seem to be a way to turn off error messages that my device Needs Attention because I have not installed Bitdefender VPN. I have my own VPN.
And the email protection does not include AOL mail.
And the email protection does not include AOL mail.
Newest version 7.8.7 fixed the wifi flaw
The newest update has corrected the “You’re not on WiFi flaw that was present in 7.8.6. Thanks for your prompt attention to correcting that problem!
Slows connection down
This app slows the connection down by nearly 70%. App updates take up to 3 times longer.
Don’t download
Keeps making me try to sign in can’t even try it out
The best possible
I know when you think of personal information or you think of different accounts with their credit cards or bank account doesn’t matter with Bitdefender. You don’t have to worry that’s the key. You don’t have to worry.
Something isn’t quite right
When I run a scan it shows that I’m not on wifi even though I am
Wi-Fi nor recognized
After the last update, Mobile Security doesn’t recognize my Wi-Fi during a scan.
Easy to use
This app is excellent to see and assure yourself that your phone is working well. It offers protection and help when needed every time.
