Comparison

F vs Secure by Frontier

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

F

This app offers comprehensive online security and privacy features, including phishing detection, secure VPN access, and identity theft prevention. It protects your devices against cyber threats and provides tools like a password manager and ad blocker for a safer online experience.

Highlights
  • Phishing and scam detection
  • Secure VPN for private browsing
  • Safe online banking and shopping
  • Dark web monitoring
  • Ad Blocker for Safari
  • Password manager
  • Cross-device protection
Features
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F-Secure all-in-one security makes online protection easy Choose the protection that matches your needs. Sign up in the app and get Mobile security subscription 14 days free. Mobile Security subscription: Security on the go • No more guessing – detect phishing websites, fake online stores, and SMS scams automatically. • Keep your money safe when banking, browsing, and shopping online. • Spot scams with Scam Scanner — upload a screenshot of anything suspicious and find out if it’s a scam. • Connect to any WiFi hotspot securely with a VPN and make your browsing private. • Prevent identity theft with 24/7 dark web monitoring and data breach alerts. • Eliminate excessive online ads and speed up page loading with Ad Blocker for Safari. Total subscription: complete protection on all devices • Everything included in Mobile security plus all the following benefits. • Protect all your PC, Mac, and mobile devices against cyber threats with one subscription. • Store and access passwords from any device with a password manager. F‑Secure VPN subscription If you only want to guard your privacy, you can get the F‑Secure VPN subscription. With it you only pay for F‑Secure VPN that allows you to browse privately, join any Wi-Fi hotspot safely, and change your IP address. Secure everything you do online F-Secure makes protecting everything you do online easy – whether it’s streaming your favorite show, connecting with family, managing your money, or saving priceless memories. Everything you need is in one app.

About

Secure by Frontier

This app provides comprehensive digital security for your family across multiple devices. It protects against online threats, safeguards personal data during online transactions, and includes a password manager for enhanced security and convenience. Parental controls and a VPN offer further protection and privacy.

Highlights
  • Multi-device protection
  • Online banking and shopping security
  • Parental controls
  • VPN for privacy
  • SMS scam protection
  • Password Manager
  • Password generation and reporting
Features
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Today’s Internet is full of websites trying to steal your personal information, infect your devices or spread harmful content. With Secure by Frontier, you can ensure you and your loved ones are protected and safe in the digital world whether on your tablet or smartphone. Secure by Frontier can be downloaded to 10 devices and licenses can easily be shared with family members and friends. You can protect you and your loved ones from hackers and criminals while browsing on any mobile device whether at home or on-the-go. In addition to world class protection, Secure by Frontier now includes a Password Manager. Eliminate the hundreds of different login credentials you have to remember to make browsing, shopping and banking online easier and simpler than ever! With Secure by Frontier, you can securely store every password, username, and credit card number while you only have to remember ONE master password. With the addition of this functionality Secure by Frontier not only protects your family and loved ones from online threats but also helps keep you safe from online hacks by allowing you to generate unique, strong passwords for your online accounts. Why You’ll Love It: • Protect all of your mobile devices. • Keep your finances and personal data safe while banking or shopping online. • Safeguard your children while surfing the internet with parental controls. • VPN for privacy. • SMS Protection agains scam messages. • Easily access all your passwords, usernames, and credit card details with one master password. • Access your login credentials anytime, anywhere on any device. • Generate stronger, unique passwords with ease to help keep you safe from online hacks. • Review personalized password strength reports and simply update any weak passwords.

Screenshots

F4 screens
Secure by Frontier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: F at none against Secure by Frontier's shown. F also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. F sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Secure by Frontier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

F holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 491 and 591 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of F's written reviews are positive against 15% of Secure by Frontier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F ships an update every 4 weeks, Secure by Frontier every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
F versus Secure by Frontier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFSecure by Frontier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (491 ratings) — better4.2 (591 ratings)
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews — better15.0% of reviews
Number of ratings491591 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF-Secure CorporationFrontier Communications

Customer experience

F

All ratings491 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews472 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative49.6%

Secure by Frontier

All ratings374 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative80.0%

User reviews

F

From 491 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable
  • 👍 Good value for money
  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 🔒 Trustworthy
  • 👍 Increased comfort level

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unimpressed with setup and functionality
  • 🐛 Unreliable VPN connection
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🐛 Buggy after updates
  • 🐛 Confusing user experience

Secure by Frontier

From 591 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as expected (one user)
  • 👍 Installer was accommodating (one user)

Room to improve

  • 💰 Charged for services not rendered
  • 💰 Paid for security, not received
  • 💳 Complicated payment process
  • ❌ Cannot access website
  • 🤷 App functionality is redundant with phone

Bugs and requests

F

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent login issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent browsing protection

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add DuckDuckGo search engine
  • Improve VPN reliability and connectivity
  • Streamline subscription management

Secure by Frontier

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Internet shut off, charged for extra month
  • Security accounts not piggybacked without notice
  • Login information not accepted
  • Cannot access church website
  • Cannot manage WiFi, see network users, or remove devices
Show 9 more
  • Paid for Multi-Device Security, but app says it needs payment
  • Help goes to a page that does not exist
  • Security only protects if browsing through the app
  • Cannot locate or alarm phone
  • Cannot log in, app doesn't remember passwords
  • Cannot send link to create new password
  • iPhone battery drains rapidly
  • iPad will not activate due to login credentials
  • Keeps saying wrong password

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make app easier to work with, like MyFIOS
  • Add scanning for device compromises
  • Allow internet browsing outside of the app with security

In-app purchases

3 purchases

F

One-time3
  • F-Secure VPN - 12 Months$34.99
  • Mobile Security - 12 Months$44.99
  • Total - 12 months 5 devices$89.99
1 purchases

Secure by Frontier

One-time1
  • Frontier Multi-Device Security$5.99

Questions

Is F free?
F is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure by Frontier free?
Secure by Frontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, F or Secure by Frontier?
F is rated higher. F averages 4.4 out of 5 from 491 ratings, while Secure by Frontier averages 4.2 from 591 ratings.
Do F or Secure by Frontier have ads?
Secure by Frontier shows ads; F does not.
Which is updated more often, F or Secure by Frontier?
F ships an update every 4 weeks, and Secure by Frontier every 5 months. Most recently, F was updated on October 22, 2026 and Secure by Frontier on October 22, 2026.

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