Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway vs SafeToOpen Browser Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway
This cloud-based DNS security solution protects against advanced web-based threats and filters unwanted domains. It ensures device security across various internet connections, including cellular and Wi-Fi networks.
- Cloud-based DNS security
- Protection against web-based attacks
- Domain filtering
- Seamless operation on cellular and Wi-Fi
- Secures devices against advanced threats
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Xcitium Secure Internet Gateway is a cloud-based DNS security solution that enables protection against web-based attacks and domain filtering. Xcitium Secure Internet Gateway secures your device against all advanced threats regardless of where you are connecting the internet. Web security provided with Secure Internet Gateway will work seamlessly across 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE cellular networks and Wi-fi.
SafeToOpen Browser Security
This browser extension offers proactive online security by blocking phishing pages, scams, and malicious websites in real-time. It uses advanced AI and a live feed of unsafe domains to protect your personal information and provide peace of mind while browsing.
- Real-time phishing defense
- Data protection at browser level
- VisionAI-powered detection
- Lightweight performance
- Privacy by design
- No sign-up required
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SafeToOpen — Smarter Protection from Online Threats Get proactive online security with SafeToOpen, a lightweight browser extension that blocks phishing pages, scams, and malicious websites the moment they appear. Powered by VisionAI and one of the largest live feeds of unsafe domains, SafeToOpen shields you from zero-day threats before they cause damage — giving individuals, businesses, and IT teams instant peace of mind with every click. KEY FEATURES - Real-Time Phishing Defense Stops malicious websites before they load, including brand-new zero-day phishing pages that mimic trusted brands. - Data Protection at the Browser Level Prevents passwords, payments, and private information from being submitted on risky websites. - VisionAI-Powered Detection Finds hidden threats and reduces false positives using visual analysis and behavioral checks. - Lightweight Performance Runs quietly in the background without slowing you down — ideal for both personal use and enterprise deployments. - Privacy by Design SafeToOpen never tracks or sells your browsing data. Analysis happens within your own environment or private cloud. WHY SAFETOOPEN? • No sign-up required — just install and start browsing safely • Free for personal use, with no ads or hidden costs • Trusted by over 40,000 brands worldwide • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified • Verified as an official cybersecurity vendor FOR BUSINESSES & IT TEAMS Protect employees and customers with real-time online security. Get centralized management, visibility, and advanced phishing protection across your entire workforce. Don't leave your security to chance. Add SafeToOpen and browse with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SafeToOpen Browser Security at 100% against Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway's 56%. SafeToOpen Browser Security also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 13 months). Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SafeToOpen Browser Security holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway's written reviews are positive against 100% of SafeToOpen Browser Security's.
Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway ships an update every 13 months, SafeToOpen Browser Security every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway | SafeToOpen Browser Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | COMODO Security Solutions, Inc | SafeToOpen Ltd |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Xcitium SecureInternet Gateway
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases
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