# Malwarebytes vs AVG TuneUp

The clearest difference is ads: Malwarebytes at none against AVG TuneUp's shown. Malwarebytes also leads on ratings volume (113K vs 2.5K) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). AVG TuneUp's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Malwarebytes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and AVG TuneUp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AVG TuneUp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Malwarebytes has 113K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Malwarebytes's written reviews are positive against 42% of AVG TuneUp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Malwarebytes ships an update every 2 weeks, AVG TuneUp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malwarebytes | AVG TuneUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (113K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malwarebytes-mobile-security/id1327105431/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avg-tuneup-cleanup-and-cleaner/id6478222428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **47.7% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 135 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malwarebytes](https://appshunter.io/developer/610302098) | [AVG eCommerce CY Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/719038807) |

## What reviewers say

### Malwarebytes

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### AVG TuneUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avg-tuneup-cleanup-and-cleaner/id6478222428)

Optimize your device by cleaning up photos, videos, and contacts. Free up valuable storage space and ensure your device runs smoothly. Securely hide sensitive media and easily manage your digital life.

**Highlights:** Media Cleaner, Photo and Video Optimizer, Contact Cleaner, Secret Files locker, Quick Clean scan, Clean Share privacy

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AVG Tuneup Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime subscription | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime subscription | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective at cleaning up storage
- 🔒 Helpful security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Aggressive upselling of paid features
- 🤖 Ads within the app
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Removing contacts leads to loss of contact information
- Subscription charges despite cancelled trial

**Requested features**

- Integration with AVG account for premium features
- Better contact management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Malwarebytes free?

Malwarebytes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AVG TuneUp free?

AVG TuneUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Malwarebytes or AVG TuneUp?

AVG TuneUp is rated higher. Malwarebytes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 113K ratings, while AVG TuneUp averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Malwarebytes or AVG TuneUp have ads?

AVG TuneUp shows ads; Malwarebytes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Malwarebytes or AVG TuneUp?

Malwarebytes ships an update every 2 weeks, and AVG TuneUp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Malwarebytes was updated on November 5, 2026 and AVG TuneUp on November 4, 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.*