# Bitdefender Mobile Security vs Mobile Security &  Protection.

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bitdefender Mobile Security at free with in-app purchases against Mobile Security &  Protection.'s subscription. Bitdefender Mobile Security also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Mobile Security &  Protection.'s advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 46%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bitdefender Mobile Security sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Mobile Security &  Protection. sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bitdefender Mobile Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bitdefender Mobile Security has 37K ratings behind it against 7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Bitdefender Mobile Security's written reviews are positive against 63% of Mobile Security &  Protection.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bitdefender Mobile Security ships an update weekly, Mobile Security &  Protection. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bitdefender Mobile Security | Mobile Security &  Protection. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitdefender-mobile-security/id1255893012/reviews)** | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-and-protection/id1282949977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 7K |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 184 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitdefender SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/384899757) | [Protection & Security App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282949976) |

## What reviewers say

### Bitdefender Mobile Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitdefender-mobile-security/id1255893012)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Safeguard your iPhone from phishing, malicious websites, and data breaches. This app offers real-time threat monitoring, security scans, and account privacy checks to protect your personal information and online identity.

**Highlights:** Scam Alert for phishing, Web Protection against dangerous sites, Security Scan for vulnerabilities, Account Privacy breach checks, Essential VPN Protection, Real-time threat monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Security Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium VPN | $6.99 | per month |
| Total Security Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Mobile Security Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Mobile Security Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium VPN | $69.99 | per year |
| Total Security Yearly | $109.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Security Individual Yearly | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great security
- 🔒 Protects against scams and malware
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable VPN connection
- 🔒 Keeps devices safe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections of VPN and web protection
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Interferes with other apps and services
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Expensive for limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Web protection randomly turning off
- VPN connection issues and errors
- Compatibility problems with iOS devices
- Subscription and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Automatic web protection and VPN connection
- Better integration with other apps
- More transparent pricing and subscription model
- Improved customer support


### Mobile Security &  Protection.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-and-protection/id1282949977)

Protect your device from theft with an intelligent alarm and location tracking. Secure your photos and contacts with cloud backup. Block unwanted calls and messages using pattern or direct number blocking.

**Highlights:** Anti-theft alarm, Device location tracking, Photo and contact backup, Spam call and message blocking, Pattern number blocking, Direct number blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| New Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure phone protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔓 Limited free features
- 🐛 Unreliable customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to cancel subscription
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Malware scanning and removal
- Customizable security settings
- Improved call blocking and spam detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bitdefender Mobile Security free?

Bitdefender Mobile Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mobile Security &  Protection. free?

Mobile Security &  Protection. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bitdefender Mobile Security or Mobile Security &  Protection.?

Bitdefender Mobile Security is rated higher. Bitdefender Mobile Security averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Mobile Security &  Protection. averages 4.5 from 7K ratings.

### Do Bitdefender Mobile Security or Mobile Security &  Protection. have ads?

Neither Bitdefender Mobile Security nor Mobile Security &  Protection. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bitdefender Mobile Security or Mobile Security &  Protection.?

Bitdefender Mobile Security ships an update weekly, and Mobile Security &  Protection. every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bitdefender Mobile Security was updated on September 27, 2026 and Mobile Security &  Protection. on September 24, 2026.

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