# Malwarebytes vs Hacker Protection,VPN Security

The clearest difference is monetization model: Malwarebytes at free with in-app purchases against Hacker Protection,VPN Security's subscription. Malwarebytes also leads on ratings volume (110K vs 11K) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). Hacker Protection,VPN Security's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Malwarebytes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month 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 Malwarebytes against 4.5 for Hacker Protection,VPN Security. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Malwarebytes has 110K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Malwarebytes's written reviews are positive against 71% of Hacker Protection,VPN Security's.

Malwarebytes ships an update every 3 weeks, Hacker Protection,VPN Security every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malwarebytes | Hacker Protection,VPN Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (110K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malwarebytes-mobile-security/id1327105431/reviews) | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-protectionvpn-security/id1581268432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **110K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Malwarebytes](https://appshunter.io/developer/610302098) | [Prime Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596286116) |

## What reviewers say

### Malwarebytes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malwarebytes-mobile-security/id1327105431)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive mobile security and privacy protection for Apple devices. It includes features like ad blocking, scam text filtering, and identity protection. A free trial is available, with ongoing free protection and optional premium subscription features.

**Highlights:** Ad Blocking for Safari, Text Message Filtering, Digital Footprint Scanner, Identity Protection, Secure VPN, Web Protection, Call Protection

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $2.49 | per month |
| Standard | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Standard (3 devices) | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus (3 devices) | $79.99 | per year |
| Advanced | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps devices updated and protected
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Excellent protection and performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Activation and subscription issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent or non-functional features
- 🐛 Fails to block spam calls and texts
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Activation and subscription problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inability to scan or detect malware on devices

**Requested features**

- Add bulk reporting of scam numbers
- Improve text message filtering
- Implement automatic updates
- Provide more comprehensive dashboard and scanning capabilities


### Hacker Protection,VPN Security

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

This app offers comprehensive security and privacy features to protect your identity, data, and devices from cyber threats. It combines multiple security tools into one solution, including VPN, ID scanning, WiFi protection, and a secure photo vault.

**Highlights:** Phone Protection Score, Secure WiFi Scan, Continuous ID Scan, Message Spam Filter, Safe Photo Vault, VPN with Speed Boost Control, Secure Contacts Backup

**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 Malwarebytes free?

Malwarebytes 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, Malwarebytes or Hacker Protection,VPN Security?

Malwarebytes and Hacker Protection,VPN Security are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 110K and 11K ratings respectively.

### Do Malwarebytes or Hacker Protection,VPN Security have ads?

Neither Malwarebytes nor Hacker Protection,VPN Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Malwarebytes or Hacker Protection,VPN Security?

Malwarebytes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hacker Protection,VPN Security every 6 days. Most recently, Malwarebytes was updated on September 29, 2026 and Hacker Protection,VPN Security on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*