# Secure Mobile vs Phone Protection, VPN Security

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phone Protection, VPN Security at 51% against Secure Mobile's 0%. Phone Protection, VPN Security also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Secure Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone Protection, VPN Security sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Secure Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phone Protection, VPN Security holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone Protection, VPN Security has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Secure Mobile's written reviews are positive against 51% of Phone Protection, VPN Security's.

Secure Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Phone Protection, VPN Security every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Mobile | Phone Protection, VPN Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-mobile/id1449140696/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-protection-vpn-security/id1533680988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Security Identity Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437611351) | [PENTALOBE LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565647043) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-mobile/id1449140696)

This app offers protection for your mobile device against accidental damage and data loss. It aims to provide peace of mind by safeguarding your phone's physical integrity and digital information.

**Highlights:** Protection against unexpected damages, Safeguards against data loss, Mobile phone security, Data backup features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phone Protection, VPN Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-protection-vpn-security/id1533680988)

Enhance your online safety with a suite of tools designed to protect your data and privacy. Secure your connection with a VPN, scan for network threats, and check for data breaches. Get detailed network insights and IP location information for a safer browsing experience.

**Highlights:** VPN for IP masking and data encryption, Wi-Fi network scanning for connected devices, Email and URL scanning for vulnerabilities, Speed test for download, upload, and PING, IP location tracking on a world map, Data breach and vulnerability alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Try it again for month | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Runs well
- 👍 Helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 VPN turns off frequently
- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🤖 Ineffective at detecting issues
- 🤔 Confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to uninstall or cancel subscription
- Incorrect IP address detection
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add antivirus scanning
- Improve VPN reliability
- Make more features available for free
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Mobile free?

Secure Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phone Protection, VPN Security free?

Phone Protection, VPN Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Mobile or Phone Protection, VPN Security?

Phone Protection, VPN Security is rated higher. Secure Mobile averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Phone Protection, VPN Security averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Secure Mobile or Phone Protection, VPN Security have ads?

Neither Secure Mobile nor Phone Protection, VPN Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Mobile or Phone Protection, VPN Security?

Secure Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Phone Protection, VPN Security every 8 days. Most recently, Secure Mobile was updated on November 2, 2026 and Phone Protection, VPN Security on November 7, 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.*