Comparison

Digital Building vs Avast Secure Browser

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

Head to head
About

Digital Building

This app streamlines the installation and configuration of Cisco Digital Ceiling solutions. It allows lighting installers and electricians to validate, diagnose, and verify Day 0 installations, simplifying the commissioning process for switches. The tool provides comprehensive device status monitoring, port management, and troubleshooting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Project creation for switch deployments
  • Bluetooth/serial console connectivity
  • Device status and health monitoring
  • Port status and troubleshooting
  • Software version updates
  • Configuration backup and application
  • Project reporting and snapshots
Features
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The Digital Building–Installer mobile app digitizes and simplifies installation of the Catalyst Digital Building Series. It enables the lighting installer/electrician to validate, configure, diagnose and verify the Day 0 installation of a Cisco Digital Ceiling solution.   The Commissioning and Installation of the CDB Series switch is simplified to a great extent.   * Create project to club switch deployments.   * Connect to the CDB switch via Bluetooth or serial console.   * Monitor status of Switch and get a snapshot on health of the device.   * Get summary or detailed information on the downlink ports.   * Enable port LEDs on the switch   * Troubleshoot general port level issues.   * Run TDR checks to isolate cable problems.   * Update the switch software version.   * Apply template configurations.   * Validate your PoE and non-PoE, IoT device connections.   * Visually locate switch using the Finder functionality.   * Sequentially test all lights by toggling on/off states.   * Print switch and port labels.   * Take backup of switch configuration or apply previously backed up configuration to switch.   * Mail out switch configuration to Admin for offline verification.   * Generate and send individual switch snapshots and project reports. Website: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/catalyst-digital-building-series-switches/index.html

About

Avast Secure Browser

This browser prioritizes your online privacy and security with built-in VPN, ad-blocking, and data encryption. It protects you from trackers and ISPs, ensuring your browsing is truly private and secure. Enjoy faster browsing without ads and sync your encrypted data across devices.

Highlights
  • Built-in VPN
  • Ad blocker
  • Data encryption
  • Automatic privacy protection
  • Faster browsing
  • Cross-platform sync
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Over 400 million users trust Avast! Avast Secure Browser is a next generation browser that is designed from the ground up for unparalleled privacy and security with built-in VPN, ad-blocker, and complete data encryption. Did you know other "private browsers" do not actually make you invisible? For real privacy and security, you need built-in VPN and total data encryption. Avast Secure Browser has all the browsing tools you love plus all the privacy tools you need for secure browsing that’s actually private. Download the best encrypted private browser for iOS today! BROWSER FEATURES Automatic Privacy: Avast Secure Browser keeps you hidden from the prying eyes of hackers, trackers, and ISPs. Browse securely with powerful privacy tools such as built-in VPN, ad blocker and full data encryption. Browse Faster Without Ads: Avast Secure Browser automatically blocks ads and trackers that slow you down. Powerful Encryption: Your browsing data is protected and private. This is incognito mode that is actually incognito and convenient. That means your bookmarks, IP address and browsing history are all encrypted and kept private and secure. Built-In VPN: Secure your mobile device and unblock the internet with fast VPN protection. Secure Cross Platform Sync: Sync your encrypted bookmarks and browser history with Avast Secure Browser.

Screenshots

Digital Building4 screens
Avast Secure Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digital Building at none against Avast Secure Browser's 11. Digital Building also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Avast Secure Browser's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Avast Secure Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Digital Building asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digital Building holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avast Secure Browser has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digital Building ships an update every 5 months, Avast Secure Browser every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Digital Building versus Avast Secure Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital BuildingAvast Secure Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews—79.1% of reviews
Number of ratings22.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB110 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCiscoAVAST Software s.r.o

Customer experience

Digital Building

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Avast Secure Browser

All ratings2,065 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative13.9%

Bugs and requests

Digital Building

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Avast Secure Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues between mobile and desktop
  • Compatibility problems with certain websites
  • VPN disconnects unexpectedly
  • Ad blocker not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved tab management
  • Sync bookmarks/history across devices
  • More granular privacy controls
  • Better integration with other Avast products

In-app purchases

None

Digital Building

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Avast Secure Browser

Subscriptions6
  • Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial5 variants$7.491 Month
  • Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Avast Pro 12 Months7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Avast Pro 12 Months$29.991 Year
  • Avast Pro 12 Months7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Digital Building free?
Digital Building is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avast Secure Browser free?
Avast Secure Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Digital Building or Avast Secure Browser?
Digital Building is rated higher. Digital Building averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Avast Secure Browser averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Digital Building or Avast Secure Browser have ads?
Neither Digital Building nor Avast Secure Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digital Building or Avast Secure Browser?
Digital Building ships an update every 5 months, and Avast Secure Browser every 5 weeks. Most recently, Digital Building was updated on October 21, 2026 and Avast Secure Browser on October 21, 2026.

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