NETGEAR Armor vs SV Max
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NETGEAR Armor
This app offers robust mobile security and privacy features for NETGEAR Armor customers. It protects against scams, phishing, and malicious websites, while also providing VPN services and account breach monitoring. Keep your sensitive information safe on any network.
- Scam Alert & SMS/MMS Filter
- Calendar Protection
- Security Scan
- Web Protection
- VPN
- Account Privacy Check
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NETGEAR Armor is a mobile app available to NETGEAR Armor customers, designed to provide security and privacy when on unfamiliar networks or public WiFi. Keep control over sensitive information stored on your iPhone even in case of theft or loss. Ensure your digital assets remain private anytime, anywhere with this mobile security app for NETGEAR Armor users, powered by worldwide security provider Bitdefender. Features at a glance: Scam Alert Stay ahead of scams and phishing attempts with our latest protection layer. The NETGEAR Armor SMS/MMS filter automatically sends messages from unknown senders with malicious links straight to your junk folder, keeping your messages safe. Calendar Protection Keep scams and phishing attempts out of your calendar. NETGEAR Armor identifies and removes harmful calendar events, protecting you from the "calendar virus." Security Scan Find our quickly if there are any misconfigurations that put your phone and data at risk and close those gaps to enjoy complete security. Rely on the tips and recommendations we provide to increase your level of protection because safety starts with the basics. Web Protection Browse safely with NETGEAR Armor's new Web Protection feature. Just turn it on, and we'll block any harmful websites trying to steal your personal information, like credit card details or your social security number, no matter which browser you use. VPN Secure your online privacy with ease. Connect to our VPN, and NETGEAR Armor will safeguard your internet activity. Enjoy secure, anonymous browsing, all with just a tap. Dark Web Monitoring Wondering if your personal info is out there? With NETGEAR Armor, you can easily check if your e-mail address, name, or phone number have surfaced on the dark web. Just validate your details, and we'll let you know if it's time to take action. Please note: To use this app, log in with the account you created when you activated NETGEAR Armor on your router.
SV Max
Access live video surveillance feeds directly from your mobile device. View real-time events, control pylon functions, playback recorded videos, and manage cloud devices with push alarm notifications.
- Live video viewing
- Pylon control
- Video playback
- Alarm push notifications
- Cloud device management
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SV Max can directly access video surveillance products through the network to meet your needs of viewing live events on your mobile phone, controlling the pylon, playing back videos, pushing alarms, managing cloud devices, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NETGEAR Armor at 4.7 against SV Max's 2.7. NETGEAR Armor also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (12K vs 3). SV Max's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
NETGEAR Armor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NETGEAR Armor has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of NETGEAR Armor's written reviews are positive against 0% of SV Max's.
NETGEAR Armor ships an update every 2 months, SV Max every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NETGEAR Armor | SV Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12K ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 435 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bitdefender SRL | CCTV Security Pros |
Customer experience
NETGEAR Armor
SV Max
Bugs and requests
NETGEAR Armor
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and session expiration
- Devices not properly recognized
- Inconsistent performance and connectivity
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Better integration with Orbi app
- More transparent reporting and alerts
- Improved VPN functionality
SV Max
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NETGEAR Armor
No in-app purchases
SV Max
No in-app purchases
