# TransUnion® vs Aura

TransUnion® and Aura both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Aura's written reviews are positive against 7% of TransUnion®'s. Aura also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#10 vs #97). TransUnion®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aura sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. TransUnion® asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TransUnion® against 4.7 for Aura. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 112K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 7% of TransUnion®'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Aura's.

TransUnion® ships an update monthly, Aura weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TransUnion® | Aura |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transunion/id649008868/reviews) | **[4.7 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-security-and-protection/id1547735089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39K | **112K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.6% of reviews | **44.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #97 | **#10** |
| Size | 152 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TransUnion](https://appshunter.io/developer/649009051) | [Get Aura Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547735091) |

## What reviewers say

### TransUnion®

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

**Currently charting:** #97 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


### Aura

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-security-and-protection/id1547735089)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive digital security, protecting you and your family from identity theft, fraud, and online threats. It uses AI to monitor accounts, provide fast alerts, secure online activity with a VPN, reduce spam, and help manage passwords and children's online safety.

**Highlights:** AI-powered identity theft protection, Fast fraud and credit alerts, Secure VPN with 100+ virtual locations, Data broker removal for spam reduction, Suspicious transaction monitoring, Credit score and report access, Password generation and management, Parental controls for kids' online safety

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aura Premium Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Parental Controls | $15.99 | per month |
| Aura Premium | $15.99 | per month |
| Individual+Reactivation | $19.99 | per month |
| Individual | $19.99 | per month |
| Individual + Call Protection | $24.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Identity Protection | $25.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Identity Protection | $25.99 | per month |
| Aura Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Individual | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful security features
- 🔒 Effective identity protection
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative data broker removal
- 🚀 Fast and efficient app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔋 VPN issues affecting connectivity
- 👎 Difficult cancellation process
- 💸 Expensive subscription cost
- 🤖 Poor customer service experience

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring billing issues after cancellation
- Enrollment problems causing account closures
- Inconsistent credit report updates
- Unresponsive app and login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add credit lock option for all bureaus
- Improve notification system for real-time alerts
- Provide more customization options for monitoring
- Integrate Lifelock features for enhanced protection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TransUnion® free?

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

### Is Aura free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TransUnion® or Aura?

Aura is rated higher. TransUnion® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Aura averages 4.7 from 112K ratings.

### Do TransUnion® or Aura have ads?

Neither TransUnion® nor Aura shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TransUnion® or Aura?

TransUnion® ships an update monthly, and Aura weekly. Most recently, TransUnion® was updated on November 13, 2026 and Aura on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TransUnion® or Aura?

TransUnion® currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Aura at #10. 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.*