# Mobile Security &  Protection. vs Hacker Protection,VPN Security

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hacker Protection,VPN Security at free with in-app purchases against Mobile Security &  Protection.'s subscription. Hacker Protection,VPN Security also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Mobile Security &  Protection.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Hacker Protection,VPN Security sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mobile Security &  Protection. against 4.5 for Hacker Protection,VPN Security. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Mobile Security &  Protection.'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Hacker Protection,VPN Security's.

Mobile Security &  Protection. ships an update every 3 weeks, Hacker Protection,VPN Security every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Security &  Protection. | Hacker Protection,VPN Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-and-protection/id1282949977/reviews)** | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-protectionvpn-security/id1581268432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 116 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Protection & Security App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282949976) | [Prime Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596286116) |

## 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


### Hacker Protection,VPN Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-protectionvpn-security/id1581268432)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to protect your digital identity and device. It scans for viruses, monitors email and account security, and secures your online browsing with a VPN. It also helps filter spam calls and messages, and checks QR codes for safety.

**Highlights:** Email Guard & Scan, Account Exposure Check, Network Inspector & WiFi Scan, VPN with Web Shield, Spam SMS & Call Protection, QR Scan Safety Check

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MobileCare Suite | $4.99 | per month |
| Special Protection Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Security Scans Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription with Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Special Security Discount Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| All app Premium subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| All App Access monthly. | $10.99 | per month |
| All app subscription for a month. | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlock app's all security features. | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly scans subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly scan + vpn subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Scan + VPN yearly sub without trial | $39.99 | per year |
| All App features with trail | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription All App. | $69.99 | per year |
| All App subscription without trial. | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Provides good security protection
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful security features like dark web scan

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔋 VPN disconnects frequently
- 🤔 Inaccurate system update notifications
- 😕 Difficulty accessing or viewing reports

**Reported bugs**

- VPN not working as expected
- System update check not functioning properly
- Issues with accessing and viewing security reports

**Requested features**

- Add option to automatically disconnect from risky networks
- Improve email breach resolution process
- Provide more detailed security analytics and reporting
- Integrate with other security/privacy tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Security &  Protection. free?

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

### Is Hacker Protection,VPN Security free?

Hacker Protection,VPN Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Mobile Security &  Protection. is rated higher. Mobile Security &  Protection. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Hacker Protection,VPN Security averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do Mobile Security &  Protection. or Hacker Protection,VPN Security have ads?

Neither Mobile Security &  Protection. nor Hacker Protection,VPN Security shows ads.

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

Mobile Security &  Protection. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hacker Protection,VPN Security every 6 days. Most recently, Mobile Security &  Protection. was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hacker Protection,VPN Security on November 1, 2026.

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