# Microsoft Defender vs Everbridge 360

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Defender at 4.7 against Everbridge 360's 3.4. Microsoft Defender also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and ratings volume (21K vs 17). Everbridge 360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Everbridge 360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microsoft Defender holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Defender has 21K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Microsoft Defender's written reviews are positive against 0% of Everbridge 360's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Defender | Everbridge 360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-defender-security/id1526737990/reviews)** | [3.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everbridge-360/id1632864063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **34.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Everbridge, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/496679382) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Defender

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

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Business, #165 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


### Everbridge 360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everbridge-360/id1632864063)

Receive critical alerts and vital information from your workplace, school, or organization. Send an SOS for assistance during emergencies. Requires an Organization Code for access.

**Highlights:** Receive vital organizational alerts, Send SOS for assistance, User-friendly interface, Simplified communication feed, Easy organization registration via code, MDM and automated provisioning support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Defender free?

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

### Is Everbridge 360 free?

Everbridge 360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Defender or Everbridge 360?

Microsoft Defender is rated higher. Microsoft Defender averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Everbridge 360 averages 3.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Microsoft Defender or Everbridge 360 have ads?

Neither Microsoft Defender nor Everbridge 360 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft Defender or Everbridge 360?

Microsoft Defender ships an update every 2 weeks, and Everbridge 360 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft Defender was updated on September 24, 2026 and Everbridge 360 on September 22, 2026.

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