# Secure by Frontier vs Tap2Open Access

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tap2Open Access at 50% against Secure by Frontier's 15%. Tap2Open Access also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Secure by Frontier's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (407 vs 17). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure by Frontier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tap2Open Access asks for nothing beyond the download.

Secure by Frontier holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure by Frontier has 407 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Secure by Frontier's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tap2Open Access's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Secure by Frontier ships an update every 5 months, Tap2Open Access every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure by Frontier | Tap2Open Access |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-by-frontier/id1055208456/reviews)** | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap2open-access/id1437210238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **407** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 251 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontier Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/898149096) | [Tap2Open](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437210237) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure by Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-by-frontier/id1055208456)

This app provides comprehensive digital security for your family across multiple devices. It protects against online threats, safeguards personal data during online transactions, and includes a password manager for enhanced security and convenience. Parental controls and a VPN offer further protection and privacy.

**Highlights:** Multi-device protection, Online banking and shopping security, Parental controls, VPN for privacy, SMS scam protection, Password Manager, Password generation and reporting

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frontier Multi-Device Security | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as expected (one user)
- 👍 Installer was accommodating (one user)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Charged for services not rendered
- 💰 Paid for security, not received
- 💳 Complicated payment process
- ❌ Cannot access website
- 🤷 App functionality is redundant with phone

**Reported bugs**

- Internet shut off, charged for extra month
- Security accounts not piggybacked without notice
- Login information not accepted
- Cannot access church website
- Cannot manage WiFi, see network users, or remove devices

**Requested features**

- Make app easier to work with, like MyFIOS
- Add scanning for device compromises
- Allow internet browsing outside of the app with security


### Tap2Open Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap2open-access/id1437210238)

Transform your smartphone into a digital key for shared entrances. Access gated communities, condo lobbies, and amenities with a simple tap. Requires a Tap2Open account and enabled entrances.

**Highlights:** Smartphone as a digital key, Open shared entrances, Access gated communities, Control condo lobbies, Manage amenity access, Requires Tap2Open account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure by Frontier free?

Secure by Frontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tap2Open Access free?

Tap2Open Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Secure by Frontier or Tap2Open Access?

Secure by Frontier is rated higher. Secure by Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 407 ratings, while Tap2Open Access averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Secure by Frontier or Tap2Open Access have ads?

Secure by Frontier shows ads; Tap2Open Access does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secure by Frontier or Tap2Open Access?

Secure by Frontier ships an update every 5 months, and Tap2Open Access every 8 months. Most recently, Secure by Frontier was updated on October 9, 2026 and Tap2Open Access on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*