# LanternPhish: Scam Protection — Protect parents from scams

> Protect parents from scams (iPhone/iPad app by Lantern Phish.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanternphish-scam-protection/id6744522053 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lantern Phish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807524040)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-11-05

## What is LanternPhish?

Your parents are a scammer's #1 target. Americans 60+ reported $3.4 billion in fraud losses in a single year (FBI IC3). LanternPhish helps you protect them before the real scam text arrives.

HOW IT WORKS
• Add Mom, Dad, grandparents, or anyone in the family
• LanternPhish sends safe, realistic practice scams by text and email: fake delivery notices, toll bills, account alerts and more
• If they tap, there's no risk. They get an instant, friendly lesson showing the red flags they missed
• You see a simple report of who's catching scams and who needs more practice

WHY FAMILIES USE IT
• Built for adult kids who worry about their parents but can't be there for every text
• No lectures and no tech jargon. Short, kind lessons that stick
• Works for the whole family, from grandparents to teens getting their first phone

PLANS
• Free: 1 person, basic email & text practice scams, basic reporting
• Family: unlimited family members and family reporting. $12.99/month or $99.99/year (save about 36%)

Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings.

Terms: https://lanternphish.com/terms-of-service/  ·  Privacy: https://lanternphish.com/privacy-policy/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |


## Is LanternPhish safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess LanternPhish.

## Is LanternPhish legit?

LanternPhish: Scam Protection appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for LanternPhish is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.43 — 2026-11-04

Improved scam practice content and clearer Family plan details.

### 1.5.42 — 2026-10-06

• Updated plan and pricing details

### 1.5.41 — 2026-10-05

• Corrected the prices and free-trial details shown on the plan screen
• Reliability and performance improvements

### 1.5.40 — 2026-09-24

• Have an offer code? You can now redeem it right in the app — look for "Have a code?" on the plan screen
• Reliability and performance improvements

### 1.5.39 — 2026-08-26

The Safety Check list now leads with the three checks most likely to fool your family member, with the full set one tap away.
Sending a test is simpler, and email tests are only marked complete once you confirm you sent them.
Reliability improvements throughout.

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