# Secure by Frontier vs MDC Pay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MDC Pay at 100% against Secure by Frontier's 15%. MDC Pay also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Secure by Frontier's advantage is ratings volume (407 vs 37). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

MDC Pay holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure by Frontier has 407 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Secure by Frontier's written reviews are positive against 100% of MDC Pay's.

Secure by Frontier ships an update every 5 months, MDC Pay fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure by Frontier | MDC Pay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-by-frontier/id1055208456/reviews) | **[4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdc-pay/id6748356068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **407** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 251 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontier Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/898149096) | [KUBRA Data Transfer](https://appshunter.io/developer/527959415) |

## 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


### MDC Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdc-pay/id6748356068)

Manage your water utility payments conveniently and securely. Set up automatic payments, receive reminders, and opt for paperless billing to stay organized and avoid late fees.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure payments, Auto Pay setup, Payment reminders, Paperless billing, Account organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 MDC Pay free?

MDC Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Secure by Frontier or MDC Pay?

MDC Pay is rated higher. Secure by Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 407 ratings, while MDC Pay averages 4.9 from 37 ratings.

### Do Secure by Frontier or MDC Pay have ads?

Secure by Frontier shows ads; MDC Pay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secure by Frontier or MDC Pay?

Secure by Frontier ships an update every 5 months, and MDC Pay fortnightly. Most recently, Secure by Frontier was updated on October 1, 2026 and MDC Pay on September 27, 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.*