Comparison

DefendMe vs .SAFE

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

Head to head
About

DefendMe

Enhance your online privacy and security with advanced web protection and ad blocking. Utilize AI assistance for real-time guidance on digital safety and performance optimization. Take control of your digital life with comprehensive tools.

Highlights
  • Web tracker and script blocking
  • Force HTTPS and block mining
  • Safari ad and pop-up blocking
  • Customizable ad filters
  • AI security and privacy assistant
  • Real-time guidance and insights
Features
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DefendMe - AI Guard empowers you to take full control of your digital life, offering advanced privacy protection, enhanced online security, and effortless digital management. Whether you're browsing or securing your personal data, this app has everything you need. KEY FEATURES: WEB SECURITY Block web trackers and scripts to protect your online anonymity and privacy. Also use force HTTPS, block mining and etc. ADS PROTECTION Block ads and popunders on websites in your Safari browser. Customize ad filters, regional filters, and have the ability to create your own whitelists and blacklists. AI GUARD AI chat, allowing users to ask questions about security, privacy, and performance optimization. With advanced protection insights and real-time guidance, subscribers gain unlimited access to personalized AI assistance for enhanced digital safety and efficiency. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS – A weekly subscription is required to activate the 3-day trial (see in-app product pricing) – Cancel the subscription from your iTunes account before the end of the trial to avoid payment – After the 3-day trial, your subscription will start and renew automatically weekly unless canceled – You can manage your subscriptions and adjust automatic renewal in your iTunes settings after purchase – The 3-day trial is valid for one subscription only PRIVACY POLICY We respect the privacy of our users and carefully safeguards personal data. For more information: https://terekggroup.info/privacy.html TERMS OF USE For more information: https://terekggroup.info/terms.html

About

.SAFE

Enhance your web browsing experience by blocking intrusive ads and preventing online trackers. This intelligent defense system offers a smoother, safer, and faster internet by reducing distractions and protecting your personal information.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads
  • Stops trackers
  • Speeds up websites
  • Boosts security
  • Enhances privacy
Features
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Experience the web the way it was meant to be — with .SAFE, your intelligent defense against ads, trackers  A few taps is all it takes to unlock a smoother, safer, and faster internet. What .SAFE Does: Blocks Ads: Say goodbye to pop-ups, banners, and autoplay videos that disrupt your browsing Stops Trackers: Prevent hidden scripts from tracking your behavior and collecting your data. Speeds Up Websites: With fewer distractions and less data to load, pages open noticeably faster. Boosts Security: Keep harmful ads and suspicious links at bay, protecting both your device and your personal information. Enjoy more privacy, less noise, and better performance — all in one app. Freemium version – includes automatic updates Premium version – includes access to additional rules Links: Terms of Use: https://ad-safe.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://ad-safe.net/policy

Screenshots

DefendMe4 screens
.SAFE1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: .SAFE at none against DefendMe's shown. .SAFE also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 80) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DefendMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and .SAFE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 DefendMe against 4.4 for .SAFE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: .SAFE has 2K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DefendMe ships an update every 2 months, .SAFE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DefendMe versus .SAFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDefendMe.SAFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (80 ratings) — better4.4 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings802K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTerek AppsApp Vizyon

Customer experience

DefendMe

All ratings80 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.5%

.SAFE

All ratings2,005 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

Bugs and requests

DefendMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

.SAFE

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved virus removal capabilities

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DefendMe

Subscriptions3
  • DefendMe Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • DefendMe Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • DefendMe Pro - Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

.SAFE

Subscriptions1
  • Week Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$69.99

Questions

Is DefendMe free?
DefendMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is .SAFE free?
.SAFE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DefendMe or .SAFE?
DefendMe is rated higher. DefendMe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while .SAFE averages 4.4 from 2K ratings.
Do DefendMe or .SAFE have ads?
DefendMe shows ads; .SAFE does not.
Which is updated more often, DefendMe or .SAFE?
DefendMe ships an update every 2 months, and .SAFE every 3 weeks. Most recently, DefendMe was updated on November 4, 2026 and .SAFE on November 5, 2026.

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