# Total Security vs Security Master

The clearest difference is ads: Total Security at none against Security Master's shown. Total Security also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 55%). Security Master's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 489). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total Security sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Security Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Total Security against 4.4 for Security Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Master has 4K ratings behind it against 489, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Total Security's written reviews are positive against 55% of Security Master's.

Total Security ships an update fortnightly, Security Master every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total Security | Security Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (489 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-security-safe-and-secure/id6503902155/reviews) | [4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-master-data-privacy/id6504529234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 489 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nomad Tools LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750254092) | [Mobiwave Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752684803) |

## What reviewers say

### Total Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-security-safe-and-secure/id6503902155)

Enhance your online privacy and security with this comprehensive app. It offers ad blocking, secure password management, and an AI assistant to answer your security questions. Protect your data and browse the internet with confidence.

**Highlights:** Web Protection (Adblock), Safe Mode, Password Manager, ID Scan (Email Leak Check), AI Security Adviser

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total Security - VIP Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Total Security - VIP Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Total Security - VIP Year | $44.99 | per year |
| Total Security - VIP Year | $49.99 | per year |


### Security Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-master-data-privacy/id6504529234)

Protect your personal information and enhance your online activity. This app offers privacy checks, data leak alerts, secure storage for sensitive files, and a protected browsing experience. Keep your digital life safe and your browsing uninterrupted.

**Highlights:** Privacy Checkup, Data Leaks Check, Safe Storage for Files, Secure Browser, Malicious Sites Blocking, Tracker and Ad Blocking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 🔒 Provides security
- 👍 Helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paid subscription
- 🤔 Confusing for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- More help and guidance for users
- Free trial period


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total Security free?

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

### Is Security Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Total Security or Security Master?

Total Security and Security Master are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 489 and 4K ratings respectively.

### Do Total Security or Security Master have ads?

Security Master shows ads; Total Security does not.

### Which is updated more often, Total Security or Security Master?

Total Security ships an update fortnightly, and Security Master every 11 days. Most recently, Total Security was updated on September 22, 2026 and Security Master on September 19, 2026.

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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.*