# Bitdefender Mobile Security vs Protected

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Protected at 96% against Bitdefender Mobile Security's 46%. Protected also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). Bitdefender Mobile Security's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. Protected asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bitdefender Mobile Security ships an update weekly, Protected every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bitdefender Mobile Security | Protected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitdefender-mobile-security/id1255893012/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 184 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitdefender SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/384899757) | [Protected](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533282211) |

## What reviewers say

### Bitdefender Mobile Security

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

**Currently charting:** #169 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


### Protected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protected/id1556086188)

Secure your digital life with comprehensive protection for all your home devices. It offers advanced security features before, during, and after online incidents, including technical and psychological support, plus legal and financial guarantees.

**Highlights:** Password manager, Antivirus, VPN, Parental control, Anti-phishing, Technical support, Legal and financial guarantees

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and fast installation
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👨‍🏫 Professional and helpful advisors
- 👂 Attentive and patient support
- ✅ Clear and precise explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📞 Unassigned phone number
-  inaccessible customer space
- 📧 No email response for cancellation
- ❓ Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Unassigned phone number for customer support
- Inaccessible customer space
- No response to cancellation requests via email

**Requested features**

- Clearer instructions for cancelling contracts
- Accessible customer space


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bitdefender Mobile Security free?

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

### Is Protected free?

Protected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Neither Bitdefender Mobile Security nor Protected shows ads.

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

Bitdefender Mobile Security ships an update weekly, and Protected every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bitdefender Mobile Security was updated on October 13, 2026 and Protected on October 11, 2026.

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