# Secret vs ZoneAlarm Mobile Security

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret | ZoneAlarm Mobile Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret/id405805873/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zonealarm-mobile-security/id1056132632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **57.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 13 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [curmi.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/354900328) | [Check Point Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/992100446) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret/id405805873)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ZoneAlarm Mobile Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zonealarm-mobile-security/id1056132632)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZoneAlarm Mobile Security | $3.99 | per month |
| ZoneAlarm Mobile Security | $34.99 | per year |
| Year ZoneAlarm Mobile Security Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure and safe
- 🚀 Excellent performance
- 👍 Solid build
- 🔒 Great protection
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped service without notification
- 🐛 Update not working
- 🐛 Bugging out
- 🐛 Odd stuff going on
- 🐛 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*