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Malwarebytes - Mobile Security

Malwarebytes - Mobile Security

Spam Protection, Ad Block, VPN

106K ratings
2549 reviews
#31 in top-grossing Utilities
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 6, 2018
  • August 6, 2026

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Malwarebytes
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About

This app offers comprehensive mobile security and privacy protection for Apple devices. It includes features like ad blocking, scam text filtering, and identity protection. A free trial is available, with ongoing free protection and optional premium subscription features.

✓Ad Blocking for Safari
✓Text Message Filtering
✓Digital Footprint Scanner
✓Identity Protection
✓Secure VPN
✓Web Protection
✓Call Protection
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Malwarebytes. Based on 106K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Keeps devices updated and protected
  • 🔒Provides security and peace of mind
  • 👍Easy to use and set up
  • 🚀Excellent protection and performance

Negative things

  • 🐛Activation and subscription issues
  • 🐛Inconsistent or non-functional features
  • 🐛Fails to block spam calls and texts
  • 🔋Drains battery life
  • 💰Expensive subscription
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What's New in Malwarebytes

5.29

August 6, 2026

We’ve been busy polishing things up behind the scenes. This update includes refreshed screens, smoother app interactions, and general improvements to help everything feel cleaner, nicer, and more reliable.

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Subscription plans

Standard

Unlocks Web and Call Protection features

$2.491 Month
7 Days trial
Price Updates
August 7, 2026→$2.49
May 27, 2026→$2.49
May 12, 2025→$2.49
June 4, 2024→$1.69
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 31-1

Utilities

This app dropped -1 position in Utilities chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Top Free

📈 140+1

Utilities

This app rose +1 position in Utilities chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Events

Read more about Spot tax scams
Event EndedSpecial Event

Spot tax scams

Too many IRS texts? AI can spot the scams

Mar 25, 2026 — Apr 25, 2026

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Read more about Meet Scam Guard!
Event EndedMajor Update

Meet Scam Guard!

Think it’s a scam? Let AI check before you click.

Jun 2, 2025 — Jun 23, 2025

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Read more about New! Digital Footprint Tool.
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New! Digital Footprint Tool.

Check your Digital Footprint with our new tool

Oct 25, 2024 — Nov 23, 2024

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User reviews

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It’s not a free it’s a free scam. Excuse me free to download that’s about it. The rest you have to p

You pay for it purchase it says after you download before you download so it’s not free people
Belles unhappyBelles unhappy

A must have!

I'm so glad that Malwarebytes is covering me!!
14yomama14yomama

Choose your plan won't come off

I can't get the "Choose Your Plan" screen off what do I do?
Jules VilereauveauJules Vilereauveau

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Pamela TiptonPamela Tipton

Found a problem

It was serving me well until I got a virus from someone. Now it just says I have 17 viruses . But even with a current subscription it only tells me I have a virus or 27. It does delete the viruses. What good is that???
DeNeuiDeNeui
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Activation and subscription problems

Bug

Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Bug

Inability to scan or detect malware on devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add bulk reporting of scam numbers

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Improve text message filtering

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Implement automatic updates

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Provide more comprehensive dashboard and scanning capabilities

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FAQ

What does Malwarebytes do?

Malwarebytes provides comprehensive mobile security for Apple devices, protecting against online threats. It offers features like ad blocking, scam text filtering, identity protection, a secure VPN, and web protection to safeguard your online activity and personal data.

What are the key features of Malwarebytes?

Key features include Ad Blocking for Safari, Text Message Filtering to block scam texts, a Digital Footprint Scanner to check for data exposure, Identity Protection for continuous monitoring, a Secure VPN for private browsing, Web Protection to block malicious sites, and Call Protection to block fraudulent calls.

How much does Malwarebytes cost?

The app offers a 7-day free trial that unlocks all features. After the trial, core features remain active for ongoing free protection. Premium features require a subscription, which can be managed through your Apple ID settings.

What devices are supported by Malwarebytes?

The app is optimized for iOS and iPadOS, compatible with devices running iOS 17 or later with an active internet connection. iPad users can benefit from specific features like Web Protection and Ad Blocking.

Can Malwarebytes scan for viruses on iOS?

Due to iOS limitations, direct virus cleaner scans for malware files are not possible. Malwarebytes focuses on proactive protection by blocking threats such as phishing sites, scam texts and calls, and malicious links before they can impact your device.