Comparison

Total Security vs 1stProtection

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Total Security

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
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Welcome to Total Security, your perfect solution for a confidential and secure Internet experience. With this innovative Total Security application, you can use your device and surf the Internet with complete peace of mind knowing that your data and personal information is protected. Total Security offers a fast, reliable and secure solution for users around the world. Our Features - Web Protection: block annoying ads, popups, ad trackers and more with our Safari extension. - Safe Mode: Restrict access to unwanted resources on your device - Password Manager: store your passwords in a secure vault and generate new unique passwords when you sign up for new services and sites - ID Scan: Check all your emails for leaked passwords - AI Adviser: Ask our AI assistant any question regarding the security of your device or the safety of your data online and get a quality answer. Start a free trial to get to know all the app’s features. UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features within Total Security. • Subscriptions are billed weekly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. • This subscription will be deducted from your iTunes account when confirming the purchase. • Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can turn off automatic renewal at any time (24 hours before the end of the current period) by going to your account settings, but the current subscription period will not be canceled. By using Total Security, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://nomadtools.ltd/privacy.html https://nomadtools.ltd/terms.html

About

1stProtection

Enhance your online safety and privacy with tools to block ads and trackers in your browser. Securely store sensitive photos, videos, documents, and contacts in a private vault. Manage unwanted calls and texts with a robust blocking feature.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking for Safari
  • Tracker blocking
  • Call and SMS blocking
  • Private vault for photos and documents
  • Secure contact storage
Features
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Stay Safe and Private with 1stProtection! Why use 1stProtection? 1. Ads Protection: block annoying ads, trackers and more with our Safari Extension. 2. Call & SMS Blocker: block any phone numbers of your choice or use our ready-made database of unwanted phone numbers. 3. Secret Folder: keep especially important data such as photos, videos, documents and contacts in a safe, well-protected place — Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the Account Settings: 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap your name. 3. Tap Subscriptions. 4. Tap the subscription that you want to manage. Subscription Details: 1. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 2. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 3. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 4. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period 5. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: https://resmobilesolutions.info/privacypolicy.html Terms and Conditions: https://resmobilesolutions.info/termsofuse.html

Screenshots

Total Security3 screens
1stProtection4 screens

Verdict

The call

Total Security and 1stProtection both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Total Security's written reviews are positive against 0% of 1stProtection's. Total Security also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Total Security sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and 1stProtection sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Total Security against 4.4 for 1stProtection. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 489 and 198 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Total Security's written reviews are positive against 0% of 1stProtection's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Security ships an update fortnightly, 1stProtection every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Total Security versus 1stProtection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Security1stProtection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (489 ratings)4.4 (198 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings489 — better198
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB83 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNomad Tools LTDMobile Solutions RES Limited

Customer experience

Total Security

All ratings489 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

1stProtection

All ratings178 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Total Security

Subscriptions4
  • Total Security - VIP Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Total Security - VIP Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Total Security - VIP Year$44.991 Year
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  • Total Security - VIP Year$49.991 Year
3 purchases

1stProtection

Subscriptions3
  • Special Offer3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • 1stProtection: Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1stProtection: Yearly Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Total Security free?
Total Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 1stProtection free?
1stProtection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Total Security or 1stProtection?
1stProtection is rated higher. Total Security averages 4.4 out of 5 from 489 ratings, while 1stProtection averages 4.4 from 198 ratings.
Do Total Security or 1stProtection have ads?
1stProtection shows ads; Total Security does not.
Which is updated more often, Total Security or 1stProtection?
Total Security ships an update fortnightly, and 1stProtection every 9 days. Most recently, Total Security was updated on November 4, 2026 and 1stProtection on October 30, 2026.

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