Comparison

F vs Lionic Mobile Security

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 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
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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

Lionic Mobile Security

Enhance your mobile browsing experience with automatic blocking of malicious links and unsafe Wi-Fi networks. This app analyzes device settings and SMS messages to protect your equipment and ensure a safer internet connection.

Highlights
  • Web Protection
  • SMS Guard
  • System Analysis
  • Wi-Fi Analysis
  • Malicious Link Blocking
  • Unsafe Network Detection
Features
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The number of people using mobile phones or tablets to surf the Internet is increasing day by day, so the demand for security protection for mobile devices is showing upward growth. To have better browsing experiences, Lionic Mobile Security to protect iOS users to ensure their equipment safety by blocking potentially malicious links automatically, avoiding unsafe Wi-Fi networks, and tracking device information. ・Web Protection: Block malicious, suspicious and unwanted websites while browsing online. ・SMS Guard: Detect the SMS to filter the phishing and malicious links. ・System Analysis: Detect the relevant settings of the device itself. ・Wi-Fi Analysis: Detect the connections while using Wi-Fi. Our subscription plans: Monthly Subscription (Auto-renewable, billed monthly) : $0.99 ・Trial: First-time subscribers get a 7-day free trial. ・Unlocked features: Web Protection, SMS Guard, System Analysis, Wi-Fi Analysis ・After purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Auto-renewal is enabled by default. However, you can turn off this feature at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If you choose to turn off auto-renewal during this time, we will charge you for the next subscription period before it ends. You can manage your subscriptions, including turning off auto-renewal, by going to "Account Settings." Please note that once purchased, subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active period. If you have any questions, please contact us at the following link: https://www.lionic.com/contact/ Terms of Use: https://www.lionic.com/company/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

F4 screens
Lionic Mobile Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lionic Mobile Security at 100% against F's 42%. Lionic Mobile Security also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). F's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Lionic Mobile Security sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: F has 504 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of F's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lionic Mobile Security's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F ships an update monthly, Lionic Mobile Security every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
F versus Lionic Mobile Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLionic Mobile Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (504 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings504 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF-Secure CorporationLionic Corp.

Customer experience

F

All ratings504 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews474 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative49.4%

Lionic Mobile Security

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Lionic Mobile Security

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Lionic Mobile Security

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is F free?
F is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lionic Mobile Security free?
Lionic Mobile Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, F or Lionic Mobile Security?
F is rated higher. F averages 4.4 out of 5 from 504 ratings, while Lionic Mobile Security averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do F or Lionic Mobile Security have ads?
Neither F nor Lionic Mobile Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F or Lionic Mobile Security?
F ships an update monthly, and Lionic Mobile Security every 12 months. Most recently, F was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lionic Mobile Security on November 3, 2026.

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