Netcraft vs NetSafety ID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Netcraft
This app provides free protection against phishing, web-based malware, and fake shops. It uses industry-leading data to identify threats as they emerge, safeguarding your browsing and shopping activities on mobile devices. Report suspicious sites and messages to contribute to a global security network.
- Phishing attack blocking
- Malicious URL scanning in SMS
- QR code scanning
- Report suspicious websites
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Dark mode support
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The free Netcraft app protects you from phishing and web-based malware attacks on your iPhone and iPad. The Netcraft app takes advantage of Netcraft's industry-leading data to provide protection from threats as soon as they appear. Stay protected using the same data that Netcraft uses to protect the world's largest brands and financial institutions. Stay protected from a range of threats including: - Phishing - Web-based malware - Credit card skimming attacks on compromised eCommerce sites - Fake shops imitating well-known brands - Attacks targeting global entities such as banks, social media platforms and cloud services Unlike desktop web browsers such as Chrome and Firefox, mobile browsers lack comprehensive anti-phishing protection. Use the Netcraft app to stay safe when browsing and shopping on the web. Report suspicious websites and text messages to Netcraft with just a tap. Suspicious SMS messages from unknown senders can be reported automatically, making you part of a global network of reporters. Features: - Block phishing attacks while browsing the web using iOS content blocker functionality - Automatically scan malicious URLs in SMS messages and mark them as spam - Scan and check QR codes before visiting - Easily report phishing attacks to help protect others worldwide and get rewarded with prizes - Siri Shortcuts - Dark mode - No ads or data harvesting Netcraft provides Internet security services including anti-fraud and anti-phishing services to the world's largest brands and financial institutions. Netcraft is based in London, United Kingdom, and has been a registered company in England and Wales since 1987 (company number 02161164).
NetSafety ID
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Protect yourself from cybercrime with NetSafety ID. Simply install on your device(s) and NetSafety ID will detect and block websites used by cybercriminals to commit phsihing, fraud and other malicious activity. Compatible with all major iOS browsers, NetSafety ID protects you while browsing the web.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NetSafety ID at 13.0 against Netcraft's 15.0. 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.
Netcraft ships an update every 6 weeks, NetSafety ID every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Netcraft | NetSafety ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Netcraft Ltd | Wontok (Software) Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Netcraft
No in-app purchases
NetSafety ID
No in-app purchases







