# F vs SafeThings™

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SafeThings™ at none against F's 3. SafeThings™ also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. F sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SafeThings™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | F | SafeThings™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (504 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-secure-total-security-and-vpn/id572847748/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **504** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 301 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [F-Secure Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/425351654) | [Avira Holding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040993510) |

## What reviewers say

### F

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f-secure-total-security-and-vpn/id572847748)

This app offers comprehensive online security and privacy features, including phishing detection, secure browsing, and identity theft protection. It provides a VPN for private browsing and an ad blocker to enhance your online experience across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Phishing and scam detection, Secure online banking and shopping, VPN for private browsing, Dark web monitoring, Ad blocker for Safari, Password manager

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| F-Secure VPN - 12 Months | $34.99 | one-time |
| Mobile Security - 12 Months | $44.99 | one-time |
| Total - 12 months 5 devices | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add DuckDuckGo search engine
- Improve VPN reliability and connectivity
- Streamline subscription management


### SafeThings™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safethings/id1521808558)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is F free?

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

### Is SafeThings™ free?

SafeThings™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do F or SafeThings™ have ads?

Neither F nor SafeThings™ shows ads.

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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.*