# F vs Acronis Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Acronis Mobile at none against F's 11. F's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (107K vs 829). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. F sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Acronis Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

F holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: F has 107K ratings behind it against 829, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of F's written reviews are positive against 33% of Acronis Mobile's.

F ships an update every 6 weeks, Acronis Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | F | Acronis Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-secure-mobile-security/id434893913/reviews)** | [4.2 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acronis-mobile/id978342143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 829 |
| Positive reviews | **57.3% of reviews** | 32.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [F-Secure Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/425351654) | [Acronis, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/486764450) |

## What reviewers say

### F

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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


### Acronis Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acronis-mobile/id978342143)

Safeguard your mobile data with comprehensive backup solutions. Protect contacts, photos, videos, and more against loss or attacks. Back up to the cloud and your computer simultaneously for complete peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Backup contacts, photos, videos, calendars, reminders, Simultaneous cloud and local computer backup, Browse backup files for item recovery, Encrypt mobile backups for privacy, Manage backups via user-friendly dashboard, Continuous backup while charging, Wi-Fi only backup option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast backup
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure backup to cloud
- 💡 Backup to NAS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent backup failures
- 🐛 Unreliable restore functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔋 Slow backup speeds
- ⚠️ Discontinued NAS backup support

**Reported bugs**

- Login/password issues
- Backup process getting stuck
- Contacts not backed up completely

**Requested features**

- Option to specify backup folder location on NAS
- Backup of app data and settings
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Ability to search and browse backed up files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is F free?

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

### Is Acronis Mobile free?

Acronis Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, F or Acronis Mobile?

F is rated higher. F averages 4.6 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Acronis Mobile averages 4.2 from 829 ratings.

### Do F or Acronis Mobile have ads?

Neither F nor Acronis Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, F or Acronis Mobile?

F ships an update every 6 weeks, and Acronis Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, F was updated on September 24, 2026 and Acronis Mobile on September 22, 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.*