Comparison

TotalAV vs AVG Mobile Security

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

Head to head
About

TotalAV

Enhance your mobile security with features like dangerous website blocking, VPN protection for public Wi-Fi, and spam text filtering. It also offers tools to clean up your device by removing duplicate photos and contacts, and alerts you to potential data breaches.

Highlights
  • Smart Scan for security updates
  • Data Breach Check
  • Photos & Video Cleanup
  • Duplicate Contact Finder
  • WebShield (Premium)
  • VPN for Public Wi-Fi (Premium)
Features
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At TotalAV, Protection is our Priority. Our app for iPhone & iPad helps to keep you safe from web cybersecurity threats with dangerous website blocking, VPN protection for Public Wi-Fi security, SPAM text protection, as well as anti-hacking alerts for website data breaches. The full list of TotalAV Mobile Security features includes: ► Smart Scan ► Data Breach Check ► Photos & Video Cleanup ► Duplicate Contact Finder ► Event Check ► WebShield (PREMIUM) ► QR Code Check (PREMIUM) ► SPAM Text Protection (PREMIUM) ► VPN (PREMIUM) TotalAV Free Features include: Smart Scan ► Alerts to pending iOS Security Updates ► Checks device PIN, Touch and FaceID is enabled ► Security tips & suggestions Data Breach Check ► Check if your email address is included in any data breaches ► Stay alert to any personal password exposures ► Prevent the chances of identity theft Photos & Video Cleanup ► Free up space on your device ► Clear duplicate and burst photos with ease ► Remove unwanted screenshots Duplicate Contact Finder ► Finds & merges duplicate contacts ► Tidies up contact lists ► Manages multiple contact sources like GMail & iCloud Event Check ► Detects rogue calendar entries ► Stops phoney notifications ► Remove unwanted subscribed calendars TotalAV Premium Features include: WebShield ► Block dangerous websites ► Applies across all web browser Apps ► Prevents social engineering attacks QR Code Check ► Blocks dangerous websites hidden in QR codes ► Prevents QR code Phishing SPAM Text Protection ► Stop unsolicited scam SMS ► Prevents SMS phishing attempts VPN ► Stay safe on Public WiFi ► Stop hackers watching your online activity Why not sign up today and claim your free TotalAV protection check-up, it’s quick and easy! We will check your device and identify any protection concerns present along with assessing your devices overall security. By signing up to a premium account you will be able to activate your subscription and enable our powerful features. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. About TotalAV Subscriptions: Renewal of your annual TotalAV subscription is automatic. You can cancel this automatic renewal at any time, at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period Payment is charged to your App Store Account Subscriptions are managed on iOS devices by tapping Settings > tap your name > Subscriptions. You will be able to see when your next payment is due, or cancel your automatic renewal. Privacy policy: https://www.totalav.com/privacy Terms of use: https://www.totalav.com/terms

About

AVG Mobile Security

Safeguard your digital life with features like identity protection, a secure photo vault, and Wi-Fi scanning. Get instant alerts for leaked passwords and browse privately with a built-in VPN. Protect your sensitive information from online threats.

Highlights
  • Identity Protection for leaked passwords
  • Encrypted Photo Vault
  • Wi-Fi Security Scanner
  • Secure Browsing with VPN (Premium)
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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• Identity Protection We’ll send you a notification right away if any account passwords linked to your email are leaked online, so you can change them as soon as possible. • Photo Vault Hide your photos in an encrypted vault, accessible via PIN, Touch ID, or Face ID — so your private photos stay truly private. • Wi-Fi Security Automatically scans your current wireless connection to ensure it’s safe and uncompromised — and if any trouble is detected, we’ll let you know right away. • Secure Browsing - available in Premium version A built-in VPN will ensure that your browsing remains safe and private, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. How our subscriptions work: - Trial: A year-long subscription comes with a 14-day free trial. Monthly subscriptions have a 7-day free trial. Both can be canceled within 24 hours of ending without being charged - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account after you confirm the purchase - Auto-renewal is turned on by default. You can turn it off anytime before 24 hours of your current subscription period ending. Within 24 hours of your current subscription period ending, you will be charged for the same duration as the current subscription - You can manage your subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal via the Account Settings after purchase - During your active subscription period, you can’t cancel your subscription - Any unused time left in your free trial will be forfeited when you purchase the full subscription * VPN service is not available for use within India as a result of governmental regulations requiring the logging and saving of user data, but you can still use your VPN service when traveling outside of India. Privacy Policy available at https://www.avg.com/privacy Terms and Conditions info at https://www.avg.com/eula

Screenshots

TotalAV4 screens
AVG Mobile Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

TotalAV and AVG Mobile Security both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of AVG Mobile Security's written reviews are positive against 24% of TotalAV's. AVG Mobile Security also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). TotalAV's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. TotalAV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AVG Mobile Security sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TotalAV against 4.7 for AVG Mobile Security. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72K and 78K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of TotalAV's written reviews are positive against 55% of AVG Mobile Security's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TotalAV ships an update every 6 weeks, AVG Mobile Security every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TotalAV versus AVG Mobile Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotalAVAVG Mobile Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (72K ratings)4.7 (78K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews54.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72K78K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#91 — better#167
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB465 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTotal Security LimitedAVG eCommerce CY Limited

Customer experience

TotalAV

All ratings71,612 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,235 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative71.2%

AVG Mobile Security

All ratings77,920 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews811 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative38.2%

User reviews

TotalAV

From 72K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient photo cleaning
  • 💡 Useful security features
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Protects against phishing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections of VPN
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 💰 Deceptive pricing and hidden costs
  • 🔒 Ineffective security
  • 👎 Difficult to cancel subscription

AVG Mobile Security

From 78K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Provides basic security protection
  • 💡 Useful features like VPN and photo vault

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
  • 🔋 Slows down device performance
  • 🤔 Confusing subscription model and upselling tactics
  • ❌ Unreliable protection and detection capabilities

Bugs and requests

TotalAV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Freezes and crashes phone
  • Interferes with device connectivity

Requested features

3 requests
  • Automatic malware scanning
  • Improved VPN reliability
  • Transparent pricing and subscription management

AVG Mobile Security

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • VPN disconnects frequently
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Incorrect threat detection and false positives

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve VPN reliability and connection speeds
  • Add more detailed scanning and reporting capabilities
  • Provide better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

9 purchases

TotalAV

Subscriptions9
  • TotalAV VPN7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Total AV7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Total AV Monthly 21 Month trial$7.991 Month
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  • TotalAV Monthly 47 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • TotalAV Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • TotalAV WebShield Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • TotalAV Monthly 2025$10.991 Month
  • TotalAV Annual 2025$47.901 Year
  • TotalAV 1 Year Subscription$53.991 Year
19 purchases

AVG Mobile Security

Subscriptions19
  • 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1 Year14 Days trial$13.991 Year
  • Premium14 Days trial$15.991 Year
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  • Yearly subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium tier7 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Ultimate subscription14 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Ultimate subscription$24.991 Year
  • Ultimate subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year14 Days trial$28.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • 1 year Ultimate14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Ultimate subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Ultimate subscription$29.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription1 Year trial$34.991 Year
  • Ultimate subscription14 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Ultimate subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • 1 year Ultimate14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Ultimate subscription$39.991 Year
  • Ultimate subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is TotalAV free?
TotalAV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AVG Mobile Security free?
AVG Mobile Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TotalAV or AVG Mobile Security?
AVG Mobile Security is rated higher. TotalAV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while AVG Mobile Security averages 4.7 from 78K ratings.
Do TotalAV or AVG Mobile Security have ads?
Neither TotalAV nor AVG Mobile Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TotalAV or AVG Mobile Security?
TotalAV ships an update every 6 weeks, and AVG Mobile Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, TotalAV was updated on September 24, 2026 and AVG Mobile Security on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, TotalAV or AVG Mobile Security?
TotalAV currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and AVG Mobile Security at #167. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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