Comparison

Secret vs ZoneAlarm Mobile Security

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

Head to head
About

Secret

Securely send and receive encrypted messages that only the intended recipient can read. Protect your private conversations with end-to-end encryption and a password. Messages are not stored on your device after decryption.

Highlights
  • End-to-end message encryption
  • Password protection for decryption
  • Shake to clear messages
  • Messages not stored on device
  • Supports any language and emoji
  • Multiple language localizations
Features
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Send messages to your friends and colleagues – encrypted so that only they can read the message. Tap and type your message, and with one tap you can encrypt and then send your message, or copy it to the clipboard for pasting in to another application. Shake to clear your message. Secret – just between you and me... When someone who has Secret installed receives a Secret-encrypted message, they need only click on the message and they are taken straight to Secret where they can decrypt the message with a pre-arranged password. It's as simple as that! Secret uses DES symmetric encryption to keep your messages safe. You can use it anywhere you need to send a message that you don't want others to read. The decrypted message is not stored on your phone, so if someone intercepts or finds your phone, they can't read your messages without knowing the password. Secret works in any language, and even with emoji. Secret is also fully localised in English, French, Japanese, Italian, Greek, Spanish, Malay, Indonesian, German, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Secret – it's the easiest way to secure the messages you send and receive.

About

ZoneAlarm Mobile Security

This app offers comprehensive mobile security using enterprise-grade technology to shield your device and data from online threats. It includes features like anti-phishing, safe browsing, and WiFi protection, with regular reports on detected threats. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with minimal impact on battery life.

Highlights
  • Anti-Phishing
  • Safe Browsing
  • Anti-Bot Protection
  • Safe WiFi Connection
  • Device Vulnerability Alerts
  • Weekly Threat Reports
Features
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Developed by Cyber Security leader Check Point, ZoneAlarm Mobile Security uses enterprise-grade technology to protect your device and online data privacy from online threats and intruders. Take advantage of our 7-day free trial FEATURES: • Anti Phishing - Detect known and unknown phishing attacks • Safe Browsing - Blocks browser access to malicious sites established to steal your information. • Anti-Bot - Blocks data such as photos, documents, credentials, etc., from being stolen and sent from the device. • Safe WiFi - Connect to public WiFi at the airport, hotel, or any public place worry-free. Detect malicious network behavior and spying (man-in-the-middle) attacks. • Device protection - Get alerted if vulnerabilities and threats are found on your device. • Get a detailed weekly report to see all the threats from the previous week and how ZoneAlarm helped you keep your device safe. Your experience is our priority: • 100% privacy - We don't collect or share your personal information. • Security summary – See all scans and threats from the past 30 days • No ads – Our app is hassle-free. You won’t see ads, even during your trial. • Low device resources - Minimal effect on battery life. Interactive user interface – Our app is sleek, fast, and easy-to-use. Trial and subscription information: • 7-day free trial. You may cancel anytime (no commitment). • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. • Your subscription will automatically renew. Auto-renew must be turned off at least 24-hours prior to subscribing. • Monthly or annual subscription available. • Within 24-hours before of the current period end, your account will be charged for renewal. • You may not cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period to be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription.

Screenshots

Secret4 screens
ZoneAlarm Mobile Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZoneAlarm Mobile Security at 4.7 against Secret's 3.0. ZoneAlarm Mobile Security also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). Secret's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. ZoneAlarm Mobile Security sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Secret asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZoneAlarm Mobile Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZoneAlarm Mobile Security has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Secret's written reviews are positive against 57% of ZoneAlarm Mobile Security's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret ships an update every 10 months, ZoneAlarm Mobile Security every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Secret versus ZoneAlarm Mobile Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecretZoneAlarm Mobile Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews57.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercurmi.comCheck Point Technologies

Customer experience

Secret

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral22.7%
Negative22.7%

ZoneAlarm Mobile Security

All ratings1,655 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative37.4%

Bugs and requests

Secret

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ZoneAlarm Mobile Security

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Activation code issues
  • Subscription renewal problems
  • Incompatibility with certain networks
  • Conflicting information on iOS updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Always-on VPN
  • Whitelist for essential processes
  • Detailed threat reporting
  • Improved compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

None

Secret

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ZoneAlarm Mobile Security

Subscriptions2
  • ZoneAlarm Mobile Security7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ZoneAlarm Mobile Security7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Year ZoneAlarm Mobile Security Subscription$29.99

Questions

Is Secret free?
Secret is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZoneAlarm Mobile Security free?
ZoneAlarm Mobile Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Secret or ZoneAlarm Mobile Security?
ZoneAlarm Mobile Security is rated higher. Secret averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ZoneAlarm Mobile Security averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Secret or ZoneAlarm Mobile Security have ads?
Neither Secret nor ZoneAlarm Mobile Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secret or ZoneAlarm Mobile Security?
Secret ships an update every 10 months, and ZoneAlarm Mobile Security every 3 months. Most recently, Secret was updated on October 23, 2026 and ZoneAlarm Mobile Security on October 26, 2026.

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