McAfee Security for Metro vs Flash Mobile US
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
McAfee Security for Metro
This app offers comprehensive protection for your privacy, identity, and devices across multiple platforms. It includes features like safe browsing, Wi-Fi scanning, and identity monitoring to help you navigate the online world with confidence.
- Safe browsing with malware blocking
- Wi-Fi and system scanner
- Personalized protection score
- Identity protection and monitoring
- Phishing and data leak alerts
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So much protection for your privacy, identity, and devices. With McAfee Security for Metro you can secure multiple devices including your smartphones, tablets, Macs and PCs. Our powerful privacy and identity protection give you the confidence to explore freely online—anywhere, anytime. Here’s just how much security you can expect: SAFE BROWSING • Block malicious websites automatically so you can browse safely • Stop online threats like malware, spyware, viruses, and more • Protect yourself from phishing and data leaks with Safe Browsing alerts WI-Fl & SYSTEM SCANNER • Receive alerts when connecting to an unsecured Wi-Fi network or hotspot • Ensure safer online and network connections with Wi-Fi Scan • Get notifications when iOS needs an update and stay secure PROTECTION SCORE • Learn how safe you are online with your personalized Protection Score • Boost your score by following recommendations like monitoring more info IDENTITY PROTECTION available on qualifying plans • Scan and monitor your personal data online • Receive breach alerts and secure your info quickly with our protection tips • Monitor up to 10 email addresses, ID numbers, passport numbers, bank cards and more McAfee Security for Metro makes it so much safer to live your life online. Download today and start exploring.
Flash Mobile US
Easily manage your mobile service account. Check balances, add data, and view or pay your bills all within a simple interface.
- Check balances
- Add data
- View bills
- Pay bills
- Manage account
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Managing your Flash Mobile account has never been easier. Check your balances, add more data, view/pay your bill, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: McAfee Security for Metro at 4.7 against Flash Mobile US's 3.4. McAfee Security for Metro also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 25%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 14). Flash Mobile US's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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.
McAfee Security for Metro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McAfee Security for Metro has 2.9K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of McAfee Security for Metro's written reviews are positive against 25% of Flash Mobile US's.
McAfee Security for Metro ships an update every 2 months, Flash Mobile US every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | McAfee Security for Metro | Flash Mobile US |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better | 3.4 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 341 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MetroPCS | ACN |
Customer experience
McAfee Security for Metro
Flash Mobile US
Bugs and requests
McAfee Security for Metro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Scan never completes
- Devices not responding when trying to activate features
- Deleting protected files without warning
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android
Requested features
3 requests- Add storage cleaner, app lock, and memory booster features
- Improve instructions and user guidance
- Add login option instead of creating new account
Flash Mobile US
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
McAfee Security for Metro
No in-app purchases
Flash Mobile US
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is McAfee Security for Metro free?
Is Flash Mobile US free?
Which has better reviews, McAfee Security for Metro or Flash Mobile US?
Do McAfee Security for Metro or Flash Mobile US have ads?
Which is updated more often, McAfee Security for Metro or Flash Mobile US?
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