Comparison

Mimecast Security Agent vs AnthemIQ

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

Head to head
About

Mimecast Security Agent

This app protects corporate users from malicious websites on iOS devices. It enforces company security policies and provides users with status updates on protection and blocked activities.

Highlights
  • Malicious website protection
  • DNS-level security
  • Intelligent proxy analysis
  • Real-time status updates
  • Blocked activity log
  • EMM platform deployment
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**Important Information*** The Mimecast Security Agent (MSA) is for corporate use and only works with the Mimecast Web Security service which is licensed separately. The iOS device it is deployed or downloaded to must be in Supervised mode. Overview Mimecast Web Security is designed to protect your organization's employees against malicious and inappropriate websites based on configurable policies and Mimecast’s threat intelligence capabilities. Protecting at the DNS level, and using an intelligent proxy to analyze suspicious sites, Mimecast Web Security is fast to setup and simple to manage. The Mimecast Security Agent (MSA) for iOS ensures that web access from iOS devices is always protected, whether used in the office, at home or from just about anywhere in the world. Users can check the agent status to know whether they’re protected and see recent blocked activities. They will also see a device notification if using an app that connects to a domain that is blocked by corporate policy or if it is harmful. EMM Support This app must be deployed via an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platform that supports the AppConfig standard, giving the administrator the ability to enforce corporate security policies. The iOS device that the agent is deployed to must be in Supervised mode. Apple Device Enrolment Program (DEP) and Apple Configurator 2 are supported.

About

AnthemIQ

Manage your home Wi-Fi network remotely with advanced features. Set up guest access, monitor connected devices, and enhance network security. Create personalized profiles for a customized user experience.

Highlights
  • Remote Wi-Fi control
  • Parental controls
  • Guest network setup
  • View connected devices
  • Network security
  • Individual user profiles
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With AnthemIQ, you can control your Wi-Fi anytime and from anywhere. This mobile app offers features such as parental controls, setting up guest networks, viewing all connected devices, and network security. Create individual profiles and further customize the subscriber experience.

Screenshots

Mimecast Security Agent2 screens
AnthemIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mimecast Security Agent at 5.0 against AnthemIQ's 4.2. Mimecast Security Agent also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). AnthemIQ's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mimecast Security Agent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnthemIQ has 85 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mimecast Security Agent versus AnthemIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMimecast Security AgentAnthemIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.2 (85 ratings)
Positive reviews—28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings285 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMimecast UK LtdSafelink

Customer experience

Mimecast Security Agent

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AnthemIQ

All ratings76 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Mimecast Security Agent

No in-app purchases

None

AnthemIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mimecast Security Agent free?
Mimecast Security Agent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnthemIQ free?
AnthemIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mimecast Security Agent or AnthemIQ?
Mimecast Security Agent is rated higher. Mimecast Security Agent averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AnthemIQ averages 4.2 from 85 ratings.
Do Mimecast Security Agent or AnthemIQ have ads?
Neither Mimecast Security Agent nor AnthemIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mimecast Security Agent or AnthemIQ?
Mimecast Security Agent ships an update every 3 months, and AnthemIQ every 3 months. Most recently, Mimecast Security Agent was updated on October 7, 2026 and AnthemIQ on October 25, 2026.

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