# SpotTheSpy vs EZ Protect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EZ Protect at 100% against SpotTheSpy's 46%. EZ Protect also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpotTheSpy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and EZ Protect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EZ Protect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of SpotTheSpy's written reviews are positive against 100% of EZ Protect's.

SpotTheSpy ships an update every 2 months, EZ Protect every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpotTheSpy | EZ Protect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotthespy-accounts-security/id1280926003/reviews) | **[4.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-protect-network-security/id6443554457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Palmaso ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082702322) | [美肖 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658730221) |

## What reviewers say

### SpotTheSpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotthespy-accounts-security/id1280926003)

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.

**Highlights:** Detects unauthorized account access, Monitors login locations, Sends immediate security alerts, Allows remote logout of devices, Facilitates password changes, Protects Gmail, Facebook, LinkedIn

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month SpotTheSpy Premium | $3.49 | per month |
| Annual SpotTheSpy premium | $20.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective for detecting unauthorized access
- 👍 Provides security alerts
- 💯 Highly recommended for tracking
- 🌟 Useful for identifying suspicious activity
- 🚀 Can be effective for security purposes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Scan not available
- ❌ App doesn't work
- ❌ Login issues with Facebook/Gmail
- ❌ Useless on iPhone
- ❌ App is sketchy

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Support for more email accounts
- Support for text messages
- Option to unsubscribe
- Clearer instructions on app usage
- Ability to protect already hacked accounts


### EZ Protect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-protect-network-security/id6443554457)

This security app helps identify and block harmful ads, protecting your private information from cyber threats. It also offers tools to clean up duplicate photos on your device.

**Highlights:** Phishing ad identification, Gambling ad blocking, Private information protection, Browser spam ad blocking, Duplicate photo cleanup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EZ Protect Pro Month | $3.99 | per month |
| EZ Protect Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpotTheSpy free?

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

### Is EZ Protect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpotTheSpy or EZ Protect?

EZ Protect is rated higher. SpotTheSpy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while EZ Protect averages 4.7 from 76 ratings.

### Do SpotTheSpy or EZ Protect have ads?

Neither SpotTheSpy nor EZ Protect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpotTheSpy or EZ Protect?

SpotTheSpy ships an update every 2 months, and EZ Protect every 2 weeks. Most recently, SpotTheSpy was updated on October 24, 2026 and EZ Protect on October 24, 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.*