# Kiren by F vs Boost Secure Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Kiren by F at 4.6 against Boost Secure Connect's 3.4. Kiren by F also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (107K vs 11). Boost Secure Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kiren by F sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Boost Secure Connect sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kiren by F holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiren by F has 107K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Kiren by F's written reviews are positive against 40% of Boost Secure Connect's.

Kiren by F ships an update every 6 weeks, Boost Secure Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kiren by F | Boost Secure Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiren-by-f-secure/id434893913/reviews)** | [3.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-secure-connect/id6503712367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **56.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [F-Secure Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/425351654) | [DISH Network LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/327125652) |

## What reviewers say

### Kiren by F

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

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app helps you identify and avoid online scams, from fake websites and texts to deepfake videos. It monitors your personal information for data breaches and provides tools to secure your device. Stay safe while browsing, shopping, and communicating online.

**Highlights:** Link Checker for website safety, Message Checker for scam texts, Breach Check for email exposure, Personal data monitoring, Scam Scanner with AI, Device Health checks

**Features:** Safari Extension, 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


### Boost Secure Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-secure-connect/id6503712367)

This app provides comprehensive online protection for your smartphone. It safeguards your data, privacy, and connectivity with real-time threat detection and Wi-Fi encryption. Enjoy a secure online experience with seamless background protection and instant alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time threat detection, Malware and phishing blocking, Encrypted DNS, Wi-Fi data encryption, Enhanced Wi-Fi and cellular data combination, Instant threat alerts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoostSecureConnect | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kiren by F free?

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

### Is Boost Secure Connect free?

Boost Secure Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kiren by F or Boost Secure Connect?

Kiren by F is rated higher. Kiren by F averages 4.6 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Boost Secure Connect averages 3.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Kiren by F or Boost Secure Connect have ads?

Neither Kiren by F nor Boost Secure Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kiren by F or Boost Secure Connect?

Kiren by F ships an update every 6 weeks, and Boost Secure Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Kiren by F was updated on October 31, 2026 and Boost Secure Connect on October 24, 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.*