# Protected vs Cape

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Protected at 96% against Cape's 58%. Protected also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). Cape's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Protected asks for nothing beyond the download.

Protected ships an update every 6 weeks, Cape every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protected | Cape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.3% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protected](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533282211) | [Air Matters Network Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/477700083) |

## What reviewers say

### Protected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protected/id1556086188)

Secure your digital life with comprehensive protection for all your home devices. It offers advanced security features before, during, and after online incidents, including technical and psychological support, plus legal and financial guarantees.

**Highlights:** Password manager, Antivirus, VPN, Parental control, Anti-phishing, Technical support, Legal and financial guarantees

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and fast installation
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👨‍🏫 Professional and helpful advisors
- 👂 Attentive and patient support
- ✅ Clear and precise explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📞 Unassigned phone number
-  inaccessible customer space
- 📧 No email response for cancellation
- ❓ Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Unassigned phone number for customer support
- Inaccessible customer space
- No response to cancellation requests via email

**Requested features**

- Clearer instructions for cancelling contracts
- Accessible customer space


### Cape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615)

This app helps you regain focus by pausing excessive app usage and restoring access later. It's designed to reduce distractions, curb impulsive app openings, and promote healthier digital habits, especially for those with attention challenges.

**Highlights:** Set daily screen time limits, Schedule app breaks, Customize pause screen, On-demand access control, Automate access with zones and schedules, Receive notifications and reports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cape Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Cape Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic and no subscription
- 🔒 Great for increasing security
- 👍 One-time purchase for pro version
- 👍 Completely hides apps for free
- 🔒 Provides good privacy and security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and lag
- 🐛 App freezes on password screen
- 🐛 Widgets not working after update
- 🐛 Apps not disappearing properly
- 🐛 Restoring shortcut doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on password screen
- Widgets not working after update
- Restoring shortcut doesn't work
- Apps not disappearing properly
- Hiding apps doesn't always work

**Requested features**

- More functional incognito note app
- Unlimited app groups
- Free incognito passcode option
- Ability to hide battery statistics
- Option to hide the Cloak app itself


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protected free?

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

### Is Cape free?

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

### Do Protected or Cape have ads?

Neither Protected nor Cape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Protected or Cape?

Protected ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cape every 3 weeks. Most recently, Protected was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cape on October 17, 2026.

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