Comparison

Microsoft Defender vs SITA

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

Head to head
About

Microsoft Defender

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
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Microsoft Defender is an online security app for your personal life[1]and work [2]. Use Microsoft Defender for individuals[1] at home and on the go to stay safer online. Defender is an easy-to-use app that helps keep you and your family one step ahead of threats. Microsoft Defender for individuals is available exclusively with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription. All-in-one security app Protect your personal identity, and devices against malicious threats with antivirus scanning[3], threat monitoring[4], multidevice alerts, and expert guidance. Manage your security in one place ▪ Check the security status of your family’s devices and identity[5]. ▪ Get threat alerts, notifications, and recommended steps across your devices. ▪ Receive security tips and take recommended actions to improve your online security. Safeguard your family’s personal information ▪ Threats to your identity and personal identifying information[4] are continuously scanned on the dark web. ▪ Get credit monitoring with timely alerts and monthly credit reports.[6] ▪ Call an identity theft restoration expert anytime day or night if you need help. ▪ Get identity insurance coverage, up to USD1 million, to help cover legal and expert fees associated with restoration. Insurance coverage includes up to USD100,000 to recover lost funds.[7] Trusted device and data protection ▪ Anti-phishing protection for your and your family’s devices against new and existing threats [3]. ▪ Continuously scans for harmful links before you click on them to help protect you from malicious threats.   Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Defender for Endpoint[2] is an industry-leading, cloud-powered endpoint security solution that helps to secure against ransomware, file-less malware, and other sophisticated attacks across platforms. 1. Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription required. Sign in with your Microsoft account. App is currently not available in certain Microsoft 365 Personal or Family regions. 2. If you are a member of a business or organization, login with your work or school email. Your school or business is required to have a valid license or subscription. 3. Does not replace existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices. 4. Feature is available in the United States and US territories. 5. A one-time parent or legal guardian verification is required to receive dark web threat alert details for children. If the organizer’s family member is under 13, consent is not required to create and/or monitor a child’s identity. Consent is required to create and/or monitor identity of family members over 13 years of age. 6. Feature available in the United States and US territories. Credit score is a single bureau VantageScore 3.0 provided by Experian®. The monthly credit report is provided by Experian® using single bureau data. For users under the age of 18 or those without a credit history, credit score not included. Family organizers will not have the ability to onboard, view, and receive alerts related to family member credit monitoring. Your device's primary display language must be set to English. 7. The identity theft insurance is underwritten and administered by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida, an Assurant company. Please refer to the actual policies for terms, conditions, and exclusions of coverage. Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions. Review the Summary of Benefits: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/microsoft-365/summary-of-benefits-for-itm.

About

SITA

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With SITA you’ll conveniently monitor your IoT devices. This app's seamless user experience step by step guides you through the procedure of IoT device installation or configuration and allows you to collect readouts and synchronize data. Get more out of your assets. Manage the locations, IoT devices and meters, overview their detailed data and create tasks for fitters. SITA support various connection methods. Choose what suits you best - set and prioritize the default and available communication methods to facilitate and optimize the operation of the IoT devices. Safety is our top most concern and that is why SITA meets the highest security standards - access to particular functionalities of the applications is protected with passwords and permissions. SITA operates in two modes. Online mode can be introduced by service providers like utility distribution companies, while offline mode is dedicated for individual users without supporting system. Enjoy the full functionality of the application a mere minutes after its installation. SITA is easy to install with just a few clicks. Simply click ‘Install’, give app permissions and enter or scan the web service address. • Works online and offline • Remote readout collection • BLE on-site operations • Flawless operation and easy diagnostics • High security standard • Intuitive installation and uninstallation of IoT devices • Data synchronization and configuration • Easy integration with device management systems • No need for visual direct contact with an IoT device • Virtual display for devices without digital display screen AIUT devices supported by SITA: • The series of APULSE X3xx, OKO Xxxx, OKO I5xx gas meter data loggers • The series of APULSE-W water meter data loggers • Individual 3rd party devices and utility meters For more information contact AIUT on Tel. (+48) 32 775 40 00 Email. info@aiut.com or visit www.aiut.com Privacy Policy Statement: https://aiut.com/en/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Microsoft Defender4 screens
SITA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SITA at none against Microsoft Defender's 3. SITA also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Microsoft Defender's advantage is chart position (#159 vs unranked) and device support. On price 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. Microsoft Defender sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SITA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Microsoft Defender versus SITA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft DefenderSITA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationAIUT Inc

Bugs and requests

Microsoft Defender

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Unexpected app crashes
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode support
  • Customizable VPN settings
  • Better integration with other apps

SITA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Microsoft Defender

Subscriptions3
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$12.991 Month
None

SITA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft Defender free?
Microsoft Defender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SITA free?
SITA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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