# F vs Lookout for Work

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lookout for Work at none against F's 11. F's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 25%) and ratings volume (107K vs 2.8K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

F holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: F has 107K ratings behind it against 2.8K, 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 25% of Lookout for Work's.

F ships an update every 6 weeks, Lookout for Work monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | F | Lookout for Work |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-secure-mobile-security/id434893913/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookout-for-work/id997193468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | **57.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [F-Secure Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/425351654) | [Lookout, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/433698101) |

## What reviewers say

### F

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

**Currently charting:** #172 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


### Lookout for Work

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookout-for-work/id997193468)

This app provides security and phishing protection for corporate devices. It ensures your device adheres to company policies and allows easy communication with your IT department if compliance issues arise.

**Highlights:** Corporate device security, Phishing protection, Policy compliance, IT department contact, Out-of-compliance alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great protection
- 🔒 Keeps devices safe
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🔒 Awesome security features
- 👍 Easy setup and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 False vulnerability detections
- 🐛 Fails to update device status
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 🔋 Drains battery significantly
- 🐛 Causes connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Perpetually flags deleted apps as threats
- Prevents access to work apps and email
- Doesn't acknowledge changes made on the device
- Causes white screen and app crashes

**Requested features**

- Improve update speed and accuracy
- Add option to disable VPN on trusted networks
- Provide better visibility into app behavior
- Improve battery optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is F free?

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

### Is Lookout for Work free?

Lookout for Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, F or Lookout for Work?

F is rated higher. F averages 4.6 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while Lookout for Work averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do F or Lookout for Work have ads?

Neither F nor Lookout for Work shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, F or Lookout for Work?

F ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lookout for Work monthly. Most recently, F was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lookout for Work on September 23, 2026.

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