# iDefender+ vs API

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iDefender+ at none against API's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. API sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month. iDefender+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

iDefender+ ships an update every 6 weeks, API monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDefender+ | API |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Size | 39 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRACARRO RADIOINDUSTRIE SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123030778) | [API GROUP S.r.l](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890424621) |

## What reviewers say

### iDefender+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idefender-plus/id6746793481)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### API

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/api-app/id6761608539)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Modules Monthly Pack | $35.00 | per month |
| 10 Users Monthly Pack | $39.00 | per month |
| 5 Modules Monthly Pack | $49.00 | per month |
| 10 Modules Monthly Pack | $89.99 | per month |
| 25 Modules Monthly Pack | $149.99 | per month |
| 5 Users Annual Pack | $229.00 | per year |
| 100 Users Monthly Pack | $349.99 | per month |
| 10 Users Annual Pack | $399.99 | per year |
| 20 Users Annual Pack | $799.99 | per year |
| 10 Modules Annual Pack | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDefender+ free?

iDefender+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is API free?

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

### Do iDefender+ or API have ads?

Neither iDefender+ nor API shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDefender+ or API?

iDefender+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and API monthly. Most recently, iDefender+ was updated on October 1, 2026 and API on October 16, 2026.

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