# F vs Mobile Security &  Protection.

The clearest difference is ratings volume: F at 107K against Mobile Security &  Protection.'s 7K. F also leads on chart position (#161 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Mobile Security &  Protection.'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. F sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mobile Security &  Protection. sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for F against 4.5 for Mobile Security &  Protection.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: F has 107K ratings behind it against 7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of F's written reviews are positive against 63% of Mobile Security &  Protection.'s.

F ships an update every 6 weeks, Mobile Security &  Protection. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | F | Mobile Security &  Protection. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-secure-mobile-security/id434893913/reviews)** | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-and-protection/id1282949977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 7K |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [F-Secure Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/425351654) | [Protection & Security App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282949976) |

## What reviewers say

### F

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

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive mobile security and identity protection. It safeguards your devices from malware, spyware, and phishing attacks, while also providing features to prevent data theft and monitor for data breaches. Enjoy secure browsing and Wi-Fi protection for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Malware, spyware, adware, and phishing protection, Device location tracking and remote lock/wipe, Data breach alerts and identity theft protection, Secure Wi-Fi and safe browsing with VPN, Low battery location saving (Signal Flare)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Mobile Security &  Protection.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-and-protection/id1282949977)

Protect your device from theft with an intelligent alarm and location tracking. Secure your photos and contacts with cloud backup. Block unwanted calls and messages using pattern or direct number blocking.

**Highlights:** Anti-theft alarm, Device location tracking, Photo and contact backup, Spam call and message blocking, Pattern number blocking, Direct number blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| New Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure phone protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔓 Limited free features
- 🐛 Unreliable customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to cancel subscription
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Malware scanning and removal
- Customizable security settings
- Improved call blocking and spam detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is F free?

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

### Is Mobile Security &  Protection. free?

Mobile Security &  Protection. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, F or Mobile Security &  Protection.?

F is rated higher. F averages 4.6 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Mobile Security &  Protection. averages 4.5 from 7K ratings.

### Do F or Mobile Security &  Protection. have ads?

Neither F nor Mobile Security &  Protection. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, F or Mobile Security &  Protection.?

F ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mobile Security &  Protection. every 3 weeks. Most recently, F was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mobile Security &  Protection. on September 24, 2026.

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