# TransUnion® vs LifeLock Identity

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LifeLock Identity at 53% against TransUnion®'s 7%. LifeLock Identity also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#12 vs #105). TransUnion®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LifeLock Identity sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month. TransUnion® asks for nothing beyond the download.

LifeLock Identity holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LifeLock Identity has 197K ratings behind it against 39K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of TransUnion®'s written reviews are positive against 53% of LifeLock Identity's.

TransUnion® ships an update monthly, LifeLock Identity every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TransUnion® | LifeLock Identity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transunion/id649008868/reviews) | **[4.8 (197K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifelock-identity/id1422875903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39K | **197K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #105 | **#12** |
| Size | 152 MB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TransUnion](https://appshunter.io/developer/649009051) | [Gen Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/355033599) |

## What reviewers say

### TransUnion®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transunion/id649008868)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

Access your free credit scores and reports, monitor your credit for changes, and receive personalized offers based on your credit profile. Understand your credit health and plan for your financial future with daily refreshes and alerts.

**Highlights:** Free credit scores, Free credit reports, Free credit monitoring, Personalized credit offers, Daily report and score refreshes, Critical credit change alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast load times
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Useful credit monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Inaccurate credit information
- 📞 Poor customer support
- 🔑 Password management problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access certain features
- Inconsistent behavior between website and app
- Inability to delete duplicate entries

**Requested features**

- Ability to dispute errors directly in the app
- Detailed credit score breakdown
- Seamless integration across devices


### LifeLock Identity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifelock-identity/id1422875903)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app monitors your personal information for threats and provides alerts if your identity is compromised. If you become a victim, dedicated specialists will help restore your identity, with up to $3 million in coverage and scam support.

**Highlights:** Personal information monitoring, Identity restoration specialists, Up to $3 million coverage, Financial monitoring, Data broker removal, Scam support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard without credit | $11.49 | per month |
| LifeLock Standard | $11.99 | per month |
| LifeLock Advanced | $19.99 | per month |
| Advantage without credit | $20.49 | per month |
| LifeLock Advantage | $22.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Plus without credit | $28.49 | per month |
| LifeLock Ultimate Plus | $34.99 | per month |
| LifeLock Total | $34.99 | per month |
| LifeLock Identity Advisor | $49.99 | per year |
| LifeLock Standard | $124.99 | per year |
| LifeLock Advantage | $239.99 | per year |
| LifeLock Ultimate Plus | $339.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Robust security and identity protection
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Timely alerts and notifications
- 💡 Useful dark web and credit monitoring features
- 🔒 Peace of mind with comprehensive coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues and disconnected accounts
- 🔍 Limited customization and account management options
- 🤖 Inconsistent and unhelpful customer support
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔌 VPN causing connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Biometric authentication not working consistently
- Accounts randomly becoming disconnected
- Inability to delete or archive old dispute records

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually scan and monitor accounts
- Improved credit report and score accessibility
- Seamless integration across all devices and accounts
- More user control over data and privacy settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TransUnion® free?

TransUnion® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LifeLock Identity free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TransUnion® or LifeLock Identity?

LifeLock Identity is rated higher. TransUnion® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while LifeLock Identity averages 4.8 from 197K ratings.

### Do TransUnion® or LifeLock Identity have ads?

LifeLock Identity shows ads; TransUnion® does not.

### Which is updated more often, TransUnion® or LifeLock Identity?

TransUnion® ships an update monthly, and LifeLock Identity every 2 weeks. Most recently, TransUnion® was updated on November 1, 2026 and LifeLock Identity on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TransUnion® or LifeLock Identity?

TransUnion® currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and LifeLock Identity at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*
