# Hacker Protection,VPN Security vs Privacy Defender

The clearest difference is rating: Hacker Protection,VPN Security at 4.5 against Privacy Defender's 4.0. Hacker Protection,VPN Security also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 30) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hacker Protection,VPN Security sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Privacy Defender sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hacker Protection,VPN Security holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hacker Protection,VPN Security has 11K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Hacker Protection,VPN Security's written reviews are positive against 74% of Privacy Defender's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hacker Protection,VPN Security ships an update every 6 days, Privacy Defender every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hacker Protection,VPN Security | Privacy Defender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-protectionvpn-security/id1581268432/reviews)** | [4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-defender-security/id1588734793/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 185 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prime Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596286116) | [Pligence Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588734795) |

## What reviewers say

### Hacker Protection,VPN Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-protectionvpn-security/id1581268432)

This app offers comprehensive security and privacy features to protect your identity, data, and devices from cyber threats. It combines multiple security tools into one solution, including VPN, ID scanning, WiFi protection, and a secure photo vault.

**Highlights:** Phone Protection Score, Secure WiFi Scan, Continuous ID Scan, Message Spam Filter, Safe Photo Vault, VPN with Speed Boost Control, Secure Contacts Backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MobileCare Suite | $4.99 | per month |
| Special Protection Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Security Scans Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription with Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Special Security Discount Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| All app Premium subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| All App Access monthly. | $10.99 | per month |
| All app subscription for a month. | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlock app's all security features. | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly scans subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly scan + vpn subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Scan + VPN yearly sub without trial | $39.99 | per year |
| All App features with trail | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription All App. | $69.99 | per year |
| All App subscription without trial. | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Provides good security protection
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful security features like dark web scan

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔋 VPN disconnects frequently
- 🤔 Inaccurate system update notifications
- 😕 Difficulty accessing or viewing reports

**Reported bugs**

- VPN not working as expected
- System update check not functioning properly
- Issues with accessing and viewing security reports

**Requested features**

- Add option to automatically disconnect from risky networks
- Improve email breach resolution process
- Provide more detailed security analytics and reporting
- Integrate with other security/privacy tools


### Privacy Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-defender-security/id1588734793)

This all-in-one mobile security app offers online protection, ad blocking, and identity safeguards. It secures your personal information with a password manager, secure notes, and safe browsing features. Stay informed about security threats and protect your data from malware and phishing.

**Highlights:** Online security and safe browsing, Ad and tracker blocking, Password manager with secure notes, AES 256-bit encryption, Face ID/Fingerprint unlock, Security news and awareness

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Privacy Defender - Per Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Privacy Defender - 6 Months | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| Privacy Defender  - 1 Year | $20.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hacker Protection,VPN Security free?

Hacker Protection,VPN Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Privacy Defender free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hacker Protection,VPN Security or Privacy Defender?

Hacker Protection,VPN Security is rated higher. Hacker Protection,VPN Security averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Privacy Defender averages 4.0 from 30 ratings.

### Do Hacker Protection,VPN Security or Privacy Defender have ads?

Neither Hacker Protection,VPN Security nor Privacy Defender shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hacker Protection,VPN Security or Privacy Defender?

Hacker Protection,VPN Security ships an update every 6 days, and Privacy Defender every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hacker Protection,VPN Security was updated on September 23, 2026 and Privacy Defender on August 25, 2026.

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