Comparison

Netcraft vs NetSafety Device

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Netcraft

This app provides protection against phishing, web-based malware, and fake online shops. It leverages industry-leading data to identify and block threats as they emerge, enhancing your safety while browsing and shopping on mobile devices. Report suspicious sites and messages to contribute to a global security network.

Highlights
  • Phishing attack blocking
  • Malicious URL scanning in SMS
  • QR code scanning
  • Report suspicious websites
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Dark mode support
Features
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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).

About

NetSafety Device

This app safeguards your devices from malicious websites and files. It blocks harmful content and detects malware, providing effortless web and antimalware protection across your devices.

Highlights
  • Blocks harmful websites
  • Detects malware files
  • Cross-device protection
  • Compatible with major iOS browsers
  • Effortless setup
Features
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Protect yourself from websites and files used by cybercriminals to commit phishing, fraud and other malicious activity. NetSafety Device keeps you and your device(s) safe by: blocking harmful websites; and detecting files that contain malware. Install SafeCentral on all your devices and get effortless web and antimalware protection. NetSafety Device's web protection service is compatible with all major iOS browsers.

Screenshots

Netcraft4 screens
NetSafety Device4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Netcraft at 83% against NetSafety Device's 0%. Netcraft also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). NetSafety Device's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Netcraft sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NetSafety Device asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Netcraft holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netcraft has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Netcraft's written reviews are positive against 0% of NetSafety Device's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Netcraft ships an update every 6 weeks, NetSafety Device every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Netcraft versus NetSafety Device: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetcraftNetSafety Device
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetcraft LtdWontok (Software) Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Netcraft

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

NetSafety Device

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Netcraft

One-time3
  • All Feeds Trial (28 day)Free
  • All Feeds Bundle (1 month)$1.99
  • All Feeds Bundle (12 months)$9.99
None

NetSafety Device

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Netcraft free?
Netcraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetSafety Device free?
NetSafety Device is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Netcraft or NetSafety Device?
Netcraft is rated higher. Netcraft averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NetSafety Device averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Netcraft or NetSafety Device have ads?
Neither Netcraft nor NetSafety Device shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Netcraft or NetSafety Device?
Netcraft ships an update every 6 weeks, and NetSafety Device every 3 months. Most recently, Netcraft was updated on June 5, 2026 and NetSafety Device on August 18, 2026.

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