# Malwarebytes vs AI Security

The clearest difference is monetization model: Malwarebytes at free with in-app purchases against AI Security's subscription. Malwarebytes also leads on ratings volume (111K vs 9.5K) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). AI Security's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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 AI Security sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 AI Security. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Malwarebytes has 111K ratings behind it against 9.5K, 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 49% of AI Security's.

Malwarebytes ships an update every 2 weeks, AI Security every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malwarebytes | AI Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malwarebytes-mobile-security/id1327105431/reviews) | [4.5 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-security-storage-privacy/id6479976058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 9.5K |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **49.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malwarebytes](https://appshunter.io/developer/610302098) | [Magic Snail](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758662275) |

## 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


### AI Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-security-storage-privacy/id6479976058)

This app offers a suite of tools to protect your phone and privacy. It includes a secure browser, device security checks, Wi-Fi safety evaluation, ad blocker, private vault, and phone cleaner to free up storage space.

**Highlights:** Secure Browser, Device Security Check, Wi-Fi Safety Evaluation, Duplicate Photo & Video Cleaner, Private Vault, Ad Blocker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Security Pro 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| AI Security Pro 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| AI Security Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| AI Security Pro Permanent | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for cleaning up photos and storage
- 🔒 Provides security and privacy features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not actually free, has hidden subscription fees
- 🤥 Misleading advertising about being free
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🤔 Unclear about what the app actually does

**Reported bugs**

- Accidentally deleting important photos and files
- App reverting user settings and choices
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More transparency about pricing and features
- Better explanation of how the app works
- Option to selectively clean files instead of bulk deletion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Malwarebytes free?

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

### Is AI Security free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Malwarebytes or AI Security?

Malwarebytes and AI Security are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 111K and 9.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Malwarebytes or AI Security have ads?

Neither Malwarebytes nor AI Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Malwarebytes or AI Security?

Malwarebytes ships an update every 2 weeks, and AI Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, Malwarebytes was updated on October 15, 2026 and AI Security on October 15, 2026.

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