# Verizon Protect vs Hacker Protection,VPN Security

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verizon Protect at none against Hacker Protection,VPN Security's 18. Verizon Protect also leads on chart position (#119 vs unranked) and ratings volume (46K vs 12K). Hacker Protection,VPN Security's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hacker Protection,VPN Security sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Verizon Protect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Verizon Protect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46K and 12K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

Verizon Protect ships an update every 3 weeks, Hacker Protection,VPN Security every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Verizon Protect | Hacker Protection,VPN Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-protect/id1453880000/reviews)** | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-protectionvpn-security/id1581268432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 285 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Verizon Wireless](https://appshunter.io/developer/411772703) | [Prime Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596286116) |

## What reviewers say

### Verizon Protect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-protect/id1453880000)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Enhance your digital safety and reduce identity theft risk with a suite of security tools. Features include safe browsing, device and Wi-Fi scans, VPN, dark web monitoring, and identity management.

**Highlights:** Safe browsing, Device scan, Wi-Fi scan, Secure VPN, Dark web monitoring, Password manager, Identity restoration

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure WiFi connection
- 🚀 Effective web security
- 💡 Useful security scanning tools
- 👍 Helpful for identifying breaches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with WiFi and VPN
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- ⚠️ Unreliable protection and alerts
- 🤔 Questionable data privacy practices

**Reported bugs**

- Safe WiFi feature randomly turns off
- Identity protection fails to activate
- App crashes when clearing threat history
- Incompatible with certain network connections

**Requested features**

- Improve WiFi and VPN stability
- Provide more detailed breach information
- Add option to manually update the app
- Integrate with other security solutions


### Hacker Protection,VPN Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-protectionvpn-security/id1581268432)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to protect your digital identity and device. It scans for viruses, monitors email and account security, and secures your online browsing with a VPN. It also helps filter spam calls and messages, and checks QR codes for safety.

**Highlights:** Email Guard & Scan, Account Exposure Check, Network Inspector & WiFi Scan, VPN with Web Shield, Spam SMS & Call Protection, QR Scan Safety Check

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MobileCare Suite | $4.99 | per month |
| Special Protection Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Security Scans Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription with Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Special Security Discount Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| All app Premium subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| All App Access monthly. | $10.99 | per month |
| All app subscription for a month. | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlock app's all security features. | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly scans subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly scan + vpn subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Scan + VPN yearly sub without trial | $39.99 | per year |
| All App features with trail | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription All App. | $69.99 | per year |
| All App subscription without trial. | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Provides good security protection
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful security features like dark web scan

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔋 VPN disconnects frequently
- 🤔 Inaccurate system update notifications
- 😕 Difficulty accessing or viewing reports

**Reported bugs**

- VPN not working as expected
- System update check not functioning properly
- Issues with accessing and viewing security reports

**Requested features**

- Add option to automatically disconnect from risky networks
- Improve email breach resolution process
- Provide more detailed security analytics and reporting
- Integrate with other security/privacy tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Verizon Protect free?

Verizon Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hacker Protection,VPN Security free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Verizon Protect or Hacker Protection,VPN Security?

Verizon Protect is rated higher. Verizon Protect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Hacker Protection,VPN Security averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do Verizon Protect or Hacker Protection,VPN Security have ads?

Neither Verizon Protect nor Hacker Protection,VPN Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Verizon Protect or Hacker Protection,VPN Security?

Verizon Protect ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hacker Protection,VPN Security every 6 days. Most recently, Verizon Protect was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hacker Protection,VPN Security on November 1, 2026.

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