# Kiren by F vs Google Assistant

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Assistant at none against Kiren by F's 10. Google Assistant also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Kiren by F's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kiren by F sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Google Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Kiren by F against 4.7 for Google Assistant. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107K and 67K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Kiren by F's written reviews are positive against 50% of Google Assistant's.

Kiren by F ships an update every 6 weeks, Google Assistant every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kiren by F | Google Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiren-by-f-secure/id434893913/reviews) | **[4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-assistant/id1220976145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 67K |
| Positive reviews | **57.0% of reviews** | 50.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [F-Secure Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/425351654) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Kiren by F

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiren-by-f-secure/id434893913)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This digital safety app helps you identify online scams and protects your personal information. It offers tools to check links, messages, and data breaches, with background protection for browsing and personal data monitoring.

**Highlights:** Link Checker for safe browsing, Message Checker for scam detection, Breach Check for data exposure, Personal data monitoring, Scam Scanner with AI, Device Health checks

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lookout Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Mobile Security Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Lookout Premium Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Lookout Premium Plus Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Lookout Premium Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Lookout Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lookout Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lookout Premium Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Lookout Premium Plus | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exceptional app
- 🔒 Safe and secure
- 🔒 Excellent protection
- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 🔒 Keeping me safe online

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes all the time
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Lookout upgrades without consent
- 🐛 Impossible to cancel
- 🐛 Cancels ad-blockers

**Reported bugs**

- Lookout app not working on iPhone 11
- Notifications not working
- Subscription issues
- Locating feature not working
- VPN disconnection issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to contact support
- Malware detection and removal
- Real-time phone/app scanning
- Security report generation
- Dark mode option


### Google Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-assistant/id1220976145)

This app assists with daily tasks, offering quick answers, navigation, and communication. It helps manage your day by setting reminders, playing music, and providing weather updates. Your privacy and security are prioritized with accessible controls.

**Highlights:** Send text messages, Set reminders, Play music, Navigate places, Get weather information, Manage privacy controls, Delete activity

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful assistant
- 🚀 Responsive voice recognition
- 🎉 Fun and engaging
- 🔍 Accurate information lookup
- 🤖 Better than Siri

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💤 Slow and unresponsive
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 🚫 Limited functionality on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to Bluetooth devices
- Inconsistent voice command recognition
- Reminders and notifications not working
- Blank screens and crashes
- Issues with syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to edit reminders and lists
- Better integration with Apple devices
- More customization options
- Support for additional languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kiren by F free?

Kiren by F is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Google Assistant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kiren by F or Google Assistant?

Google Assistant is rated higher. Kiren by F averages 4.6 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Google Assistant averages 4.7 from 67K ratings.

### Do Kiren by F or Google Assistant have ads?

Google Assistant shows ads; Kiren by F does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kiren by F or Google Assistant?

Kiren by F ships an update every 6 weeks, and Google Assistant every 2 months. Most recently, Kiren by F was updated on November 10, 2026 and Google Assistant on November 10, 2026.

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