# Counter Timer vs Bitdefender Mobile Security

The clearest difference is price: Bitdefender Mobile Security at Free against Counter Timer's $0.99. Bitdefender Mobile Security also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 38 months) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). Counter Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bitdefender Mobile Security is free to download; Counter Timer costs $0.99 up front. Bitdefender Mobile Security sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Counter Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Counter Timer ships an update every 38 months, Bitdefender Mobile Security weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter Timer | Bitdefender Mobile Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitdefender-mobile-security/id1255893012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 3 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manfred Breede](https://appshunter.io/developer/414696754) | [Bitdefender SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/384899757) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-timer/id1043662049)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bitdefender Mobile Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitdefender-mobile-security/id1255893012)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Safeguard your iPhone from phishing, malicious websites, and data breaches. This app offers real-time threat monitoring, security scans, and account privacy checks to protect your personal information and online identity.

**Highlights:** Scam Alert for phishing, Web Protection against dangerous sites, Security Scan for vulnerabilities, Account Privacy breach checks, Essential VPN Protection, Real-time threat monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Security Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium VPN | $6.99 | per month |
| Total Security Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Mobile Security Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Mobile Security Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium VPN | $69.99 | per year |
| Total Security Yearly | $109.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Security Individual Yearly | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great security
- 🔒 Protects against scams and malware
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable VPN connection
- 🔒 Keeps devices safe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections of VPN and web protection
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Interferes with other apps and services
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Expensive for limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Web protection randomly turning off
- VPN connection issues and errors
- Compatibility problems with iOS devices
- Subscription and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Automatic web protection and VPN connection
- Better integration with other apps
- More transparent pricing and subscription model
- Improved customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter Timer free?

Counter Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bitdefender Mobile Security free?

Bitdefender Mobile Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Counter Timer or Bitdefender Mobile Security have ads?

Neither Counter Timer nor Bitdefender Mobile Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Counter Timer or Bitdefender Mobile Security?

Counter Timer ships an update every 38 months, and Bitdefender Mobile Security weekly. Most recently, Counter Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Bitdefender Mobile Security on October 2, 2026.

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