Comparison

ProtectMe 360 vs 1stProtection

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

Head to head
About

ProtectMe 360

This app offers comprehensive online security features, including web protection, smart filters, and network scanning. It also provides tools for archiving and password-protecting important files, ensuring your digital life is secure.

Highlights
  • Web Protection
  • Smart Filters
  • Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Network Scanning
  • File Archiving
  • Password Protection for Archives
Features
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ProtectMe 360 - Web Security tool for your iPhone Key Features: - Web Protection - Smart Filters for your online security - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi network scanning - Possibility of archiving the necessary files and setting a password for the archive PLEASE NOTE: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the Account Settings: - Open the Settings app. - Tap your name. - Tap Subscriptions. - Tap the subscription that you want to manage. Privacy Policy: https://mobilepdotechnology.info/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://mobilepdotechnology.info/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

ProtectMe 3604 screens
1stProtection4 screens

Verdict

The call

ProtectMe 360 and 1stProtection both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 25% of ProtectMe 360's written reviews are positive against 0% of 1stProtection's. 1stProtection's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (198 vs 52). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. ProtectMe 360 sells 3 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 — 4.5 for ProtectMe 360 against 4.4 for 1stProtection. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 198 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of ProtectMe 360's written reviews are positive against 0% of 1stProtection's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProtectMe 360 ships an update every 3 weeks, 1stProtection every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ProtectMe 360 versus 1stProtection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtectMe 3601stProtection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (52 ratings) — better4.4 (198 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings52198 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB83 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMobile Pdo Technology LimitedMobile Solutions RES Limited

Customer experience

ProtectMe 360

All ratings49 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

1stProtection

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ProtectMe 360

Subscriptions3
  • ProtectMe 360 PRO - Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • ProtectMe 360 - Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • ProtectMe 360 PRO - 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 ProtectMe 360 free?
ProtectMe 360 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, ProtectMe 360 or 1stProtection?
ProtectMe 360 is rated higher. ProtectMe 360 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while 1stProtection averages 4.4 from 198 ratings.
Do ProtectMe 360 or 1stProtection have ads?
Both ProtectMe 360 and 1stProtection show ads.
Which is updated more often, ProtectMe 360 or 1stProtection?
ProtectMe 360 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 1stProtection every 9 days. Most recently, ProtectMe 360 was updated on November 8, 2026 and 1stProtection on November 4, 2026.

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