# August Home vs Mobile Security &  Protection.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: August Home at none against Mobile Security &  Protection.'s 12. August Home also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (175K vs 7K). Mobile Security &  Protection.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 30%). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Security &  Protection. sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. August Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

August Home holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: August Home has 175K ratings behind it against 7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of August Home's written reviews are positive against 63% of Mobile Security &  Protection.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

August Home ships an update fortnightly, Mobile Security &  Protection. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | August Home | Mobile Security &  Protection. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (175K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/august-home/id648730592/reviews)** | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-and-protection/id1282949977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **175K** | 7K |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 307 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [August Home, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/648730595) | [Protection & Security App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282949976) |

## What reviewers say

### August Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/august-home/id648730592)

Control your front door from anywhere with this app. Grant access to guests remotely, receive activity alerts, and automate locking and unlocking. Integrates with smart home systems and voice assistants.

**Highlights:** Remote lock and unlock, Guest key management, Activity feed, Auto-Unlock/Auto-Lock, Smart Alerts, Voice control integration, Smart home integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient auto-unlock
- 🔒 Secure access control
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Reliable hardware
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Limited user permissions
- 👎 Inconsistent unlock performance
- 🔒 Incompatible with some locks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Connectivity issues with Bluetooth and WiFi
- Unreliable unlock/lock notifications
- Inability to add users remotely

**Requested features**

- Customizable auto-lock settings
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Remote access management
- Battery life indicators
- Improved setup and troubleshooting


### Mobile Security &  Protection.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-and-protection/id1282949977)

Protect your device from theft with an intelligent alarm and location tracking. Secure your photos and contacts with cloud backup. Block unwanted calls and messages using pattern or direct number blocking.

**Highlights:** Anti-theft alarm, Device location tracking, Photo and contact backup, Spam call and message blocking, Pattern number blocking, Direct number blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| New Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure phone protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔓 Limited free features
- 🐛 Unreliable customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to cancel subscription
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Malware scanning and removal
- Customizable security settings
- Improved call blocking and spam detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is August Home free?

August Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mobile Security &  Protection. free?

Mobile Security &  Protection. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, August Home or Mobile Security &  Protection.?

August Home is rated higher. August Home averages 4.8 out of 5 from 175K ratings, while Mobile Security &  Protection. averages 4.5 from 7K ratings.

### Do August Home or Mobile Security &  Protection. have ads?

August Home shows ads; Mobile Security &  Protection. does not.

### Which is updated more often, August Home or Mobile Security &  Protection.?

August Home ships an update fortnightly, and Mobile Security &  Protection. every 3 weeks. Most recently, August Home was updated on October 28, 2026 and Mobile Security &  Protection. on October 26, 2026.

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