# Secure by Frontier vs Hometown Heating

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hometown Heating at none against Secure by Frontier's 1. Hometown Heating also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure by Frontier | Hometown Heating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-by-frontier/id1055208456/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **407** | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 251 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontier Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/898149096) | [Destwin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359900128) |

## 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


### Hometown Heating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometown-heating/id6756972846)

**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 Hometown Heating free?

Hometown Heating is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Secure by Frontier or Hometown Heating have ads?

Secure by Frontier shows ads; Hometown Heating does not.

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