# Mobile Security &  Protection. vs AVG Mobile Security

The clearest difference is monetization model: AVG Mobile Security at free with in-app purchases against Mobile Security &  Protection.'s subscription. AVG Mobile Security also leads on ratings volume (78K vs 7K) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). Mobile Security &  Protection.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 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.

AVG Mobile Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AVG Mobile Security has 78K ratings behind it against 7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Mobile Security &  Protection.'s written reviews are positive against 59% of AVG Mobile Security's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Security &  Protection. | AVG Mobile Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-and-protection/id1282949977/reviews) | **[4.7 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avg-mobile-security/id1473934066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7K | **78K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 58.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#162** |
| Size | 116 MB | 473 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protection & Security App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282949976) | [AVG eCommerce CY Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/719038807) |

## 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


### AVG Mobile Security

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

**Currently charting:** #162 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 Mobile Security &  Protection. free?

Mobile Security &  Protection. 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, Mobile Security &  Protection. or AVG Mobile Security?

AVG Mobile Security is rated higher. Mobile Security &  Protection. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while AVG Mobile Security averages 4.7 from 78K ratings.

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

Neither Mobile Security &  Protection. nor AVG Mobile Security shows ads.

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

Mobile Security &  Protection. ships an update every 3 weeks, and AVG Mobile Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Security &  Protection. was updated on October 26, 2026 and AVG Mobile Security on October 28, 2026.

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