# Bitdefender Mobile Security vs AVG Mobile Security

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bitdefender Mobile Security at weekly against AVG Mobile Security's every 3 weeks. Bitdefender Mobile Security also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). AVG Mobile Security's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 46%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bitdefender Mobile Security against 4.7 for AVG Mobile Security. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37K and 78K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Bitdefender Mobile Security's written reviews are positive against 55% of AVG Mobile Security's.

Bitdefender Mobile Security ships an update weekly, AVG Mobile Security every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bitdefender Mobile Security | AVG Mobile Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitdefender-mobile-security/id1255893012/reviews) | [4.7 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avg-mobile-security/id1473934066/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37K | **78K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **54.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #197 | **#169** |
| Size | 184 MB | 465 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitdefender SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/384899757) | [AVG eCommerce CY Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/719038807) |

## What reviewers say

### Bitdefender Mobile Security

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

**Currently charting:** #197 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


### AVG Mobile Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avg-mobile-security/id1473934066)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium | $15.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium tier | $19.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $28.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 year Ultimate | $29.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 year Ultimate | $39.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bitdefender Mobile Security free?

Bitdefender Mobile Security 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, Bitdefender Mobile Security or AVG Mobile Security?

Bitdefender Mobile Security and AVG Mobile Security are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 37K and 78K ratings respectively.

### Do Bitdefender Mobile Security or AVG Mobile Security have ads?

Neither Bitdefender Mobile Security nor AVG Mobile Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bitdefender Mobile Security or AVG Mobile Security?

Bitdefender Mobile Security ships an update weekly, and AVG Mobile Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bitdefender Mobile Security was updated on September 25, 2026 and AVG Mobile Security on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bitdefender Mobile Security or AVG Mobile Security?

Bitdefender Mobile Security currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and AVG Mobile Security at #169. 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.*