McAfee Security for Metro vs Speck Gemtones
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.
Speck Gemtones
Customize your audio experience with this app. Adjust touch controls, set equalizer presets, and manage volume for compatible devices. It also offers features like light shows and earbud location.
- Light show modes
- Earbud battery monitoring
- Earbud location
- Edit touch controls
- Equalizer presets
- Volume lock
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Unleash your inner audiophile with the Speck® GEMTONES™ app to access a new wave of features for your favorite devices. From adjusting your touch controls and equalizer presets, to locking in your volume preference—it’s time to let your ears discover more. The Speck GEMTONES app supports: · GEMTONES Infinity Speakers · GEMTONES PLAY · GEMTONES SPORT · GEMTONES PRO Full features: · Enjoy 6 different light show modes for your Infinity Speaker · Monitor battery level for each earbud · Locate earbuds · Edit touch controls · Select 1 of 6 equalizer presets · Lock in a volume max of 85dB for younger ears Ready for a new GEMTONES listening experience? Check out our latest products at speckproducts.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: McAfee Security for Metro at 52% against Speck Gemtones's 0%. McAfee Security for Metro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 11). Speck Gemtones's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 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 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McAfee Security for Metro has 2.9K ratings behind it against 11, 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 0% of Speck Gemtones's.
McAfee Security for Metro ships an update every 2 months, Speck Gemtones every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | McAfee Security for Metro | Speck Gemtones |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better | 2.2 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 11 |
| 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, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 341 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MetroPCS | Speculative Product Design LLC |
Customer experience
McAfee Security for Metro
Speck Gemtones
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
Speck Gemtones
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
McAfee Security for Metro
No in-app purchases
Speck Gemtones
No in-app purchases
Questions
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