# Experian® vs Aura

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Experian® at 2.7M against Aura's 107K. Experian® also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 45%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Experian® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Aura sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Experian® against 4.7 for Aura. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Experian® has 2.7M ratings behind it against 107K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Experian®'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Aura's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Experian® | Aura |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/experian/id1087101090/reviews)** | [4.7 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-security-and-protection/id1547735089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7M** | 107K |
| Positive reviews | **61.2% of reviews** | 44.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #26 | **#9** |
| Size | 234 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Experian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087101089) | [Get Aura Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547735091) |

## What reviewers say

### Experian®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/experian/id1087101090)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Finance, #43 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Access your credit report and FICO Score for free, and potentially improve your score by using bills you already pay. Get alerts for credit changes and compare financial products. A paid membership offers bill negotiation and subscription cancellation services.

**Highlights:** Free credit report and FICO Score, Experian Boost to raise FICO Score, Credit monitoring and alerts, Marketplace for financial products, Bill negotiation and subscription cancellation, Experian CreditLock for identity theft protection

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Experian CreditWorks℠ with Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Experian CreditWorks℠ | $4.99 | per month |
| Experian CreditWorks℠ with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Experian CreditWorks℠ | $9.99 | per month |
| Experian CreditWorks℠ with Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Experian CreditWorks℠ | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate credit score monitoring
- 👍 Helpful credit improvement tips
- 🔒 Secure credit report access
- 💡 Useful Experian Boost feature
- 🚀 Convenient credit tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate credit score reporting
- 🔒 Poor customer service and support
- 💰 Overpriced premium subscription
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated disconnection of bank accounts
- Inability to view current credit report
- Inconsistent credit score updates

**Requested features**

- More frequent credit report updates
- Integration with other credit bureaus
- Improved dispute resolution process
- Customizable credit monitoring alerts


### Aura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-security-and-protection/id1547735089)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive digital safety, protecting against identity theft, fraud, and online threats with AI-powered monitoring and alerts. It secures online activity, reduces spam, and helps manage credit and passwords for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** AI-powered identity and credit fraud alerts, Secure VPN with malicious website blocking, Spam and robocall reduction, Suspicious transaction monitoring, Instant credit locking, Password generation and management, Parental controls for kids' online safety

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aura Premium Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Parental Controls | $15.99 | per month |
| Aura Premium | $15.99 | per month |
| Individual | $19.99 | per month |
| Individual+Reactivation | $19.99 | per month |
| Individual + FT | $19.99 | per month |
| Individual | $20.99 | per month |
| Individual + Call Protection | $24.99 | per month |
| Total | $25.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Identity Protection | $25.99 | per month |
| Aura Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Parental Controls | $119.99 | per year |
| Individual + EP | $143.99 | per year |
| Individual | $164.99 | per year |
| Individual | $179.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Identity Protection | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful security features
- 🔒 Effective identity protection
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative data broker removal
- 🚀 Fast and efficient app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔋 VPN issues affecting connectivity
- 👎 Difficult cancellation process
- 💸 Expensive subscription cost
- 🤖 Poor customer service experience

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring billing issues after cancellation
- Enrollment problems causing account closures
- Inconsistent credit report updates
- Unresponsive app and login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add credit lock option for all bureaus
- Improve notification system for real-time alerts
- Provide more customization options for monitoring
- Integrate Lifelock features for enhanced protection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Experian® free?

Experian® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aura free?

Aura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Experian® or Aura?

Experian® is rated higher. Experian® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7M ratings, while Aura averages 4.7 from 107K ratings.

### Do Experian® or Aura have ads?

Neither Experian® nor Aura shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Experian® or Aura?

Experian® ships an update weekly, and Aura weekly. Most recently, Experian® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Aura on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Experian® or Aura?

Experian® currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Aura at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*