Malwarebytes vs WhatsConvo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Malwarebytes
This app offers comprehensive digital protection, safeguarding against online scams, malicious websites, intrusive ads, and identity theft. It provides a secure VPN for private browsing and a digital footprint scanner to check for data breaches. Designed for ease of use, it offers simple, smart security for everyone.
- Scam and call protection
- Safer browsing and ad blocker
- Fast VPN for private browsing
- Identity theft protection
- Digital footprint scanner
- Real-time support
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Malwarebytes delivers mobile security and digital protection beyond your device. We help protect you against online scams, harmful websites, annoying ads, sketchy calls, identity risks, and more. From banking to personal accounts, your phone carries some of your most important information. Malwarebytes keeps you safe with simple, smart security. Malwarebytes is designed for everybody: professionals, families, and first-time smartphone users. No complicated setup. No IT expertise needed. Just easy protection that safeguards your digital life. Start your 7-day free trial to unlock all features. SCAM & CALL PROTECTION Scammers use fake calls, texts, malicious links, and websites to imitate banks, delivery services, retailers, and other trusted brands. Alongside robocall filtering, Malwarebytes helps protect against: - Suspicious text scams and phishing attempts - Malicious links and unsafe websites - Brand impersonation and social engineering attacks - Annoying spam calls SAFER BROWSING & AD BLOCKER Web Protection: Blocks phishing sites and risky links before you enter payment or personal data. Ad blocking: Reduce intrusive ads and trackers while browsing. FAST VPN FOR PRIVATE BROWSING Incognito alone does not hide all of your online activity. Malwarebytes VPN helps protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi or while traveling. Encrypt your internet connection for added privacy Shield your IP address from trackers and advertisers Browse more safely on public Wi-Fi IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION Your email addresses, passwords, and personal information may be exposed in data breaches without you knowing. Digital Footprint Scanner: Run an email scan and check where your personal information may have been leaked. Data breach insights: See where your information may have been exposed and review steps to help secure affected accounts. 24/7 monitoring: Get real-time support and up to $2 million in identity theft insurance WHY CHOOSE MALWAREBYTES? - Mobile security against scams, spam calls, sketchy websites, and more privacy risks. - Built by Malwarebytes, with 17+ years as a trusted name in antivirus and cybersecurity. - Secure VPN and digital footprint tools for added privacy - Simple protection without complicated setup - No third-party ads in the Malwarebytes app - 4 million daily threats blocked Malwarebytes for iOS FAQs: - Can Malwarebytes help protect my iPhone from scam texts and phishing links? Malwarebytes helps detect suspicious text scams, phishing attempts, malicious links, and brand impersonation. - Can Malwarebytes protect me on public Wi-Fi? Malwarebytes VPN encrypts your internet connection, protects your privacy on public Wi-Fi, and alerts you to turn on VPN whenever you join an unsecure network. - Can Malwarebytes check whether my information was exposed in a data breach? The Digital Footprint Scanner checks your email against known data breaches and shows you how to secure your accounts. - Does Malwarebytes scan iPhones for viruses? Because of iOS platform restrictions, Malwarebytes does not perform traditional malware-file scans on iPhone. Instead, it focuses on proactive protection against phishing sites, scam texts, spam calls, malicious links, and unsafe websites. TRIAL & DEVICE INFORMATION 7-day free trial: Unlock device protection features during the trial (Identity Theft Protection not included). Premium features require a subscription after the trial unless canceled. Manage your subscription in Apple ID settings. Family Sharing: Premium subscription features are not eligible for Family Sharing. Compatible with iOS 18 or later with an active internet connection. iPad users can benefit from Web Protection (Premium) and Ad Blocking (Included) for safer Safari browsing. Identity Protection features vary by region. Terms: https://www.malwarebytes.com/tos EULA: https://www.malwarebytes.com/eula
WhatsConvo
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WhatsConvo turns your chat export ZIP files from WhatsApp into private, searchable archives on your iPhone or iPad. Import a chat export and browse messages, senders, dates, media, and chat statistics in a native interface. Search across your archive, revisit memories from previous years, and understand which chats and media use the most storage. IMPORT YOUR CHAT EXPORTS • Open chat export ZIP from the Files app • Supports current iOS export formats • Import text, images, videos, audio, documents, and other supported media • Preview the chat info before importing • Import multiple chats and skip duplicate messages EXPLORE YOUR ARCHIVE • Search messages and chats • View message counts, date ranges, participants, and media breakdowns • Browse media in a gallery and open individual items • Rediscover media from the same day in previous years • Track storage used and storage saved through media deduplication PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Chat processing happens on your device • No account, sign-in, analytics, advertising, or tracking • WhatsConvo has no server and does not transmit your imported chat data • Imported data remains in the app's private sandbox • Your device's standard backups may include app data, as described in the privacy policy UNLIMITED CHATS Up to three chats can be imported without a purchase; bundled samples do not count toward this limit. A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited chat imports. There is no subscription. WhatsConvo is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp or Meta.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Malwarebytes at #32 against WhatsConvo's unranked. Malwarebytes also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Malwarebytes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and WhatsConvo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Malwarebytes | WhatsConvo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (114K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 114K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #32 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malwarebytes | HAPPYNIKKY (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
Malwarebytes
Reported bugs
3 issues- Activation and subscription problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inability to scan or detect malware on devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add bulk reporting of scam numbers
- Improve text message filtering
- Implement automatic updates
- Provide more comprehensive dashboard and scanning capabilities
WhatsConvo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Malwarebytes
- Standard7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Standard7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Plus7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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- Standard (3 devices)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Plus (3 devices)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Advanced1 Year trial$139.991 Year
WhatsConvo
- Unlimited Chats$4.99
Questions
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