# PPTechMobile vs Microsoft Defender

PPTechMobile and Microsoft Defender both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PPTechMobile's written reviews are positive against 34% of Microsoft Defender's. PPTechMobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). Microsoft Defender's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (21K vs 18). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft Defender sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. PPTechMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PPTechMobile against 4.7 for Microsoft Defender. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Defender has 21K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PPTechMobile's written reviews are positive against 34% of Microsoft Defender's.

PPTechMobile ships an update every 2 months, Microsoft Defender every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PPTechMobile | Microsoft Defender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pptechmobile/id1502229072/reviews)** | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-defender-security/id1526737990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 187 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Park Place Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502076093) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### PPTechMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pptechmobile/id1502229072)

This business app allows registered users of a customer portal to manage their accounts remotely. Users can open tickets, view active events, switch between accounts, and search for assets by scanning barcodes.

**Highlights:** Open tickets, Manage account, View active events, Switch accounts, Scan barcodes to search assets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Microsoft Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-defender-security/id1526737990)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Business, #196 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive online security for individuals and families, providing antivirus scanning, threat monitoring, and identity protection. It helps safeguard personal information by scanning the dark web and offers credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services.

**Highlights:** Antivirus scanning, Threat monitoring, Dark web scanning for identity threats, Credit monitoring, Identity theft restoration, Anti-phishing protection, Multidevice alerts

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $6.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast
- 🔒 Security
- 👍 Ease of use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔍 Excessive data usage
- 🤖 Compatibility problems
- ⚠️ Disruptive to other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Unexpected app crashes
- Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Customizable VPN settings
- Better integration with other apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PPTechMobile free?

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

### Is Microsoft Defender free?

Microsoft Defender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PPTechMobile or Microsoft Defender?

PPTechMobile is rated higher. PPTechMobile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Microsoft Defender averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

### Which is updated more often, PPTechMobile or Microsoft Defender?

PPTechMobile ships an update every 2 months, and Microsoft Defender every 2 weeks. Most recently, PPTechMobile was updated on September 7, 2026 and Microsoft Defender on September 25, 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.*