# Mobile Security &  Protection. vs Security Alarm

The clearest difference is monetization model: Security Alarm at free with in-app purchases against Mobile Security &  Protection.'s subscription. Mobile Security &  Protection.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Security &  Protection. sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Security Alarm sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mobile Security &  Protection. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Security &  Protection. has 7K ratings behind it against 526, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Mobile Security &  Protection.'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Security Alarm's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Security &  Protection. | Security Alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-and-protection/id1282949977/reviews)** | [4.3 (526 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-alarm-antitheft/id1447621494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 526 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 54.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 121 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Protection & Security App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282949976) | [NileshKumar Rathod](https://appshunter.io/developer/977297771) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Security Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-alarm-antitheft/id1447621494)

This app helps protect your phone from unauthorized access by triggering an alarm and capturing a selfie of anyone who tries to touch or take your device. It offers multiple protection modes and advanced features to identify and deter intruders.

**Highlights:** Capture intruder selfies, Motion detection alarm, Power cable unplug alarm, Headset unplug alarm, Pocket mode alarm, Passcode and biometric lock, Background alarm operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Version + Remove All Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Loud alarm
- 🔒 Catches intruders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Paid features
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔒 Doesn't secure phone
- 🔕 Annoying alarm

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm goes off randomly
- Can't turn off alarm
- App crashes
- Doesn't detect intruders
- Incompatible with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Delay alarm to allow disabling
- Link photos to email
- Improve headphone detection
- Add timer to unlock
- Improve low light photo quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Security &  Protection. free?

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

### Is Security Alarm free?

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

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

Mobile Security &  Protection. is rated higher. Mobile Security &  Protection. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Security Alarm averages 4.3 from 526 ratings.

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

Security Alarm shows ads; Mobile Security &  Protection. does not.

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

Mobile Security &  Protection. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Security Alarm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Security &  Protection. was updated on September 24, 2026 and Security Alarm on September 11, 2026.

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