SpotTheSpy vs Trustd Mobile Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpotTheSpy
This app detects unauthorized access to your online accounts by monitoring login locations. It alerts you to suspicious activity and provides tools to secure your accounts, such as logging out devices and changing passwords.
- Detects unauthorized account access
- Monitors login locations
- Sends immediate security alerts
- Allows remote logout of devices
- Facilitates password changes
- Protects Gmail, Facebook, LinkedIn
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Is someone seeing all your private emails? What about your facebook messages? Is someone spying on those? Spot the Spy will let you know! Find out how many intruders are spying on your private information. Prevent them from changing the passwords and closing you out of your accounts. How? Spot the Spy is a breaking new technology that alerts you immediately when someone hacks into one of your private accounts. Through the GPS in the your phone SpotTheSpy is able to determine your location and compare it with where your account is being used. SpotTheSpy will alert you if your accounts are being used from a different location than where you are. If you fear your account has been accessed by an intruder, the app enables you to sign out all devices, change your password or enable two-step verification. Thus, ensure that you once again is the only one having access to your account. Why do I need SpotTheSpy? *** 73% of Americans have fallen victim to some type of cyber crime. *** Over 40,000 online identity thefts happen every day. *** Cyber-attacks happened in 2017 at double the rate of 2016. *** The Big Asian Leak: 185 billion customers affected. What you get: Security 24/7 Privacy From People That Want to Spy On You Protect your money and your personal information, download the App Now Immediately receive a notification if your Gmail, Facebook or LinkedIn accounts are being used from somewhere that is not your current location. If you are at work and someone reads your mail at home we can warn you. With SpotTheSpy's complete security solution you’ll only need one app to control your security across all of your online accounts. How to use SpotTheSpy: - Install the app on your smartphone - SpotTheSpy asks for your permission to send you emails informing you about security issues if you don’t want to receive those feel free to decline the offer - SpotTheSpy asks for your permission to use your location to be able to send you location-specific alerts. If you do not grant SpotTheSpy permission to do so, you will not receive any alerts from the app. You can always change this in your iPhone’s settings - Choose the account or accounts you want SpotTheSpy to protect - SpotTheSpy does by no means share your data with any third parties or store any of your private information on servers. When logging into your account you are logging directly your account through either Facebook, Gmail or LinkedIn, which has nothing to do with SpotTheSpy. - SpotTheSpy will send you a notification if there is any unwanted activity on your accounts - If you receive a notification, you can react by logging out all other devices and changing your password - You can check your notification history whenever it suits you in “History” in the menu If you have any questions or feedback do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Send us an email at info@Spotthespy.com or add us to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpotTheSpy/ Subscription information: - After your 7 days free trial period, you are able to choose between a monthly or annual subscription plan. - Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you choose to upgrade your subscription plan at the then-current subscription price. - You can turn off auto-renew through your iTunes Account Settings, but you must do so within 24 hours before the end of your current subscription term to avoid renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Terms of use: https://www.spotthespy.com/en/spotthespy-terms-conditions-last-updated-may-16th-2017 Privacy policy: https://www.spotthespy.com/privacy-policy-0
Trustd Mobile Security
This app offers robust mobile security features to protect against online threats. It includes a link checker to block malicious websites, a WiFi scanner for network security, and device checker for software updates. An optional subscription unlocks advanced safe browsing capabilities.
- Link Checker for phishing
- WiFi Scanner for network security
- Device Checker for iOS updates
- Safe Browsing (subscription)
- No ads or user tracking
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Trustd Mobile Security Basic is FREE and includes: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Link Checker: Use Safari + Trustd Mobile Security to protect against phishing attacks and scams. If you open a link from a message or email with Safari, Trustd Mobile Security will check the URL and block any malicious websites. + WiFi Scanner: Whenever you connect to a WiFi network, the Trustd Mobile Security app will scan it to see if anyone is snooping on your web browsing and stealing your private data. + Device Checker: To make sure you're always up to date, Trustd Mobile Security alerts you when there's a new version of iOS out, protecting you against device vulnerabilities. Trustd Plus [By subscription]: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ All of the above Basic protection, PLUS + Safe Browsing: Browse the web from any app or browser, and get instant alerts if you visit a spoof or malicious website that wants to steal your data or drop malware. Add websites to your safe list if you trust them. Why is Trustd Mobile Security different? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + All core features are free, with NO ads + Trustd Mobile Security can spot phishing threats before other security vendors know about them. + We don't track individual users and you don’t need an account. + Transparency and integrity is our battlecry! We’re committed to your privacy and security Stay Safe with Trustd Mobile Security ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Privacy Policy ++++++++++ Trustd Mobile Security respects your privacy and promises to safeguard your personal data. For more information: https://traced.app/traced-privacy-policy/ Trustd Plus Subscription +++++++++++++++++++ If you choose to purchase a Trustd Plus monthly subscription: – Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account. – Your subscription will automatically renew and your iTunes Account will be charged for the next period, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – To turn off auto-renewal follow the guidance outlined in our auto-renew policy (https://traced.app/auto-renew-policy/). - Trustd Terms and Conditions: https://traced.app/trustd-app-end-user-license-agreement-eula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Trustd Mobile Security at 4.7 against SpotTheSpy's 3.5. Trustd Mobile Security also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. SpotTheSpy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Trustd Mobile Security sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Trustd Mobile Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 290 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of SpotTheSpy's written reviews are positive against 83% of Trustd Mobile Security's.
SpotTheSpy ships an update every 2 months, Trustd Mobile Security every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpotTheSpy | Trustd Mobile Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (90 ratings) | 4.7 (290 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 90 | 290 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Palmaso ApS | Traced Ltd |
Customer experience
SpotTheSpy
Trustd Mobile Security
User reviews
SpotTheSpy
From 90 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Effective for detecting unauthorized access
- 👍 Provides security alerts
- 💯 Highly recommended for tracking
- 🌟 Useful for identifying suspicious activity
- 🚀 Can be effective for security purposes
Room to improve
- ❌ Scan not available
- ❌ App doesn't work
- ❌ Login issues with Facebook/Gmail
- ❌ Useless on iPhone
- ❌ App is sketchy
Trustd Mobile Security
From 290 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔒 Excellent security protection
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Unique and outstanding design
- 🚀 Lightweight on system
- 😊 Provides peace of mind
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is buggy
- ❌ Doesn't work for personal WiFi
- ❓ Unclear if it's the official app
- 🤔 No user interaction or data provided
Bugs and requests
SpotTheSpy
Reported bugs
15 issues- Scan not available
- App doesn't work with iPhone
- Password incorrect error for Facebook and Gmail
- App goes back to home screen after login attempts
- Error when trying to log in again
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- App freezes while loading
- App crashes and refuses to open
- App gives a virus
- App continues to have access after deletion
- App detects nothing
- Cannot bypass Gmail screen
- App times out during login process
- App doesn't protect already hacked accounts
- App needs to be kept open to monitor
- App loses access often and needs reconnecting
Requested features
9 requests- Support for more email accounts
- Support for text messages
- Option to unsubscribe
- Clearer instructions on app usage
- Ability to protect already hacked accounts
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- Background operation for monitoring
- Location tracking functionality
- Support for Instagram accounts
- Support for Yahoo email accounts
Trustd Mobile Security
Reported bugs
4 issues- Newest update messed everything up
- App is super buggy
- Doesn't work when tapping app spots
- Doesn't get WiFi security notifications
Requested features
2 requests- Protect email
- More user interaction and data display
In-app purchases
SpotTheSpy
- 1 month SpotTheSpy Premium$3.491 Month
- Annual SpotTheSpy premium$20.991 Year
Trustd Mobile Security
- Trustd Plus$1.991 Month
Questions
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