Comparison

Secure by Frontier vs WREC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Secure by Frontier

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
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Today’s Internet is full of websites trying to steal your personal information, infect your devices or spread harmful content. With Secure by Frontier, you can ensure you and your loved ones are protected and safe in the digital world whether on your tablet or smartphone. Secure by Frontier can be downloaded to 10 devices and licenses can easily be shared with family members and friends. You can protect you and your loved ones from hackers and criminals while browsing on any mobile device whether at home or on-the-go. In addition to world class protection, Secure by Frontier now includes a Password Manager. Eliminate the hundreds of different login credentials you have to remember to make browsing, shopping and banking online easier and simpler than ever! With Secure by Frontier, you can securely store every password, username, and credit card number while you only have to remember ONE master password. With the addition of this functionality Secure by Frontier not only protects your family and loved ones from online threats but also helps keep you safe from online hacks by allowing you to generate unique, strong passwords for your online accounts. Why You’ll Love It: • Protect all of your mobile devices. • Keep your finances and personal data safe while banking or shopping online. • Safeguard your children while surfing the internet with parental controls. • VPN for privacy. • SMS Protection agains scam messages. • Easily access all your passwords, usernames, and credit card details with one master password. • Access your login credentials anytime, anywhere on any device. • Generate stronger, unique passwords with ease to help keep you safe from online hacks. • Review personalized password strength reports and simply update any weak passwords.

About

WREC

Manage your electric service efficiently from anywhere. Pay bills, monitor energy usage with detailed reports, and stay informed about power outages with real-time updates. Receive timely notifications for account changes and payments.

Highlights
  • Pay electric bills
  • View account usage reports
  • Check real-time outage status
  • Receive account notifications
  • Access payment history
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Transform the way you manage your electric service with the WREC Mobile App! Whether you're at home or on the go, our app offers a seamless and efficient way to stay on top of your electric bill and account details. Features: Pay Your Bill: Conveniently pay your electric bill anytime, anywhere with just a few taps. Choose from various payment methods and view your payment history. View Account Usage: Access detailed usage reports to monitor your energy consumption. Track trends, identify patterns, and manage your energy use more effectively. Check Outages: Stay informed with real-time updates on power outages. View outage maps, get estimated restoration times. Receive Notifications: Get timely alerts about important account updates, upcoming payments, and critical service information. Customize your notification preferences to stay informed without being overwhelmed. Download the WREC Mobile App today and take control of your electric service with ease and confidence. Your smart energy management starts here!

Screenshots

Secure by Frontier4 screens
WREC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Secure by Frontier at 4.2 against WREC's 2.9. Secure by Frontier also leads on ratings volume (407 vs 12). WREC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secure by Frontier holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure by Frontier has 407 ratings behind it against 12, 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 25% of WREC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure by Frontier ships an update every 5 months, WREC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Secure by Frontier versus WREC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure by FrontierWREC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (407 ratings) — better2.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings407 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFrontier CommunicationsWITHLACOOCHEE RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Customer experience

Secure by Frontier

All ratings374 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative80.0%

WREC

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Secure by Frontier

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • Paid for Multi-Device Security, but app says it needs payment
  • Help goes to a page that does not exist
  • Security only protects if browsing through the app
  • Cannot locate or alarm phone
  • Cannot log in, app doesn't remember passwords
  • Cannot send link to create new password
  • iPhone battery drains rapidly
  • iPad will not activate due to login credentials
  • Keeps saying wrong password

Requested features

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

WREC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Secure by Frontier

One-time1
  • Frontier Multi-Device Security$5.99
None

WREC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure by Frontier free?
Secure by Frontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WREC free?
WREC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Secure by Frontier or WREC?
Secure by Frontier is rated higher. Secure by Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 407 ratings, while WREC averages 2.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Secure by Frontier or WREC have ads?
Secure by Frontier shows ads; WREC does not.
Which is updated more often, Secure by Frontier or WREC?
Secure by Frontier ships an update every 5 months, and WREC every 6 weeks. Most recently, Secure by Frontier was updated on October 14, 2026 and WREC on October 12, 2026.

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