Security & VPN vs Safety Layers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Security & VPN
This app offers comprehensive digital security tools, including internet protection, Wi-Fi safety checks, data breach alerts, and a password manager. It also provides a VPN for secure connections and local storage for sensitive information, all without requiring accounts or cloud storage.
- Internet Protection
- Wi-Fi Safety Check
- Data Breach Check
- Password Generator
- Local Vault
- VPN
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Your all-in-one digital security companion. Stay in control of your online safety with powerful yet easy-to-use tools — designed to protect your data and give you peace of mind. Features you’ll love: Internet Protection – Smart tips and reminders for safer browsing habits. Wi-Fi Safety Check – Get alerts when you connect to weak or unsecured networks. Data Breach Check – Instantly see if your email has been found in known breaches. Password Generator – Create strong, customizable passwords directly on your iPhone. Local Vault – Securely store passwords, 2FA codes, and notes — only on your device. VPN — a secure connection to a network from anywhere in the world No accounts, no tracking, no cloud storage. Everything stays private, right where it belongs — with you. Perfect for anyone who wants stronger security, smarter privacy, and simple password management in one place. Privacy policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Djy7nAU0dWbmArKFlq73zkUl_nwf5FZAb4ic0RJxFNo/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.aq8fngyyzapz
Safety Layers
Enhance your online security and privacy with a tool that offers robust ad blocking and secure traffic encryption. Customize settings for a personalized browsing experience. Enjoy a cleaner, safer internet.
- Ad blocking
- Traffic encryption
- Customizable settings
- Independent feature control
- Secure browsing
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Enjoy a cleaner and more secure browsing experience with our app. It combines powerful ad blocking and traffic encryption in one convenient solution. Both features work independently, giving you full control over how you use them. With built-in settings and customization options, you can easily configure the app to match your personal needs and preferences. We are using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Security & VPN at 5.0 against Safety Layers's 2.9. Security & VPN also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Safety Layers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Security & VPN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 19 respectively.
Security & VPN ships an update weekly, Safety Layers every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Security & VPN | Safety Layers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 2.9 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMETSOMAPP LTD | SOFTITURA |
Customer experience
Security & VPN
Safety Layers
In-app purchases
Security & VPN
No in-app purchases
Safety Layers
No in-app purchases









