# Neptune vs Malwarebytes

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Malwarebytes at 112K against Neptune's 1.2K. Malwarebytes also leads on chart position (#38 vs unranked). Neptune's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (56% vs 48%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neptune sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Malwarebytes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 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 — 4.6 for Neptune against 4.5 for Malwarebytes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Malwarebytes has 112K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Neptune's written reviews are positive against 48% of Malwarebytes's.

Neptune ships an update every 4 days, Malwarebytes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neptune | Malwarebytes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neptune-antivirus-and-protect/id1215653304/reviews)** | [4.5 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malwarebytes-mobile-security/id1327105431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **112K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 47.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#38** |
| Size | 157 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Boehmel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275876149) | [Malwarebytes](https://appshunter.io/developer/610302098) |

## What reviewers say

### Neptune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neptune-antivirus-and-protect/id1215653304)

This app acts as a personal security hub for your iPhone and iPad. It helps detect security risks, protect your digital identity, and scan for data breaches. Features include web protection, scam detection, and monitoring of multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Data Breach Check, Protection Shield Scan, Web Protection (Safari), TrustCheck, Orbit Monitoring, Security Update Alerts

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neptune Pro - 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| Neptune Pro - 3 Devices | $2.99 | per month |
| Neptune Pro - 6 Devices | $3.99 | per year |
| Neptune Pro - 6 Devices | $3.99 | per month |
| Neptune Pro - 1 Device | $14.99 | per year |
| Neptune Pro - 3 Devices | $24.99 | per year |
| Neptune Pro - 6 Devices | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent security and protection
- 🚀 Comprehensive device information
- 💡 Unique and outstanding design
- 🔒 Prevents cyber threats and access attempts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes consistently with new updates
- 🌐 Language issues with non-English words
- 🤔 Inaccurate device information reporting
- 🔒 Concerns about lack of developer transparency

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing security features
- Incorrect reporting of iOS version and firmware
- Issues with app installation and updates

**Requested features**

- Improved language support and localization
- More transparency and communication from developers
- Better compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Expanded security monitoring capabilities


### Malwarebytes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malwarebytes-mobile-security/id1327105431)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive mobile security and privacy protection for Apple devices. It includes features like ad blocking, scam text filtering, and identity protection. A free trial is available, with ongoing free protection and optional premium subscription features.

**Highlights:** Ad Blocking for Safari, Text Message Filtering, Digital Footprint Scanner, Identity Protection, Secure VPN, Web Protection, Call Protection

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $2.49 | per month |
| Standard | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Standard (3 devices) | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus (3 devices) | $79.99 | per year |
| Advanced | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps devices updated and protected
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Excellent protection and performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Activation and subscription issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent or non-functional features
- 🐛 Fails to block spam calls and texts
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Activation and subscription problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inability to scan or detect malware on devices

**Requested features**

- Add bulk reporting of scam numbers
- Improve text message filtering
- Implement automatic updates
- Provide more comprehensive dashboard and scanning capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neptune free?

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

### Is Malwarebytes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Neptune or Malwarebytes?

Neptune is rated higher. Neptune averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Malwarebytes averages 4.5 from 112K ratings.

### Do Neptune or Malwarebytes have ads?

Neither Neptune nor Malwarebytes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neptune or Malwarebytes?

Neptune ships an update every 4 days, and Malwarebytes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Neptune was updated on October 23, 2026 and Malwarebytes on October 31, 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.*