# Avira Mobile Security vs Avast Mobile Security, Privacy

The clearest difference is rating: Avast Mobile Security, Privacy at 4.7 against Avira Mobile Security's 4.3. Avast Mobile Security, Privacy also leads on ratings volume (100K vs 4.7K) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). Avira Mobile Security's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avira Mobile Security sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Avast Mobile Security, Privacy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Avast Mobile Security, Privacy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avast Mobile Security, Privacy has 100K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Avira Mobile Security's written reviews are positive against 54% of Avast Mobile Security, Privacy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Avira Mobile Security ships an update monthly, Avast Mobile Security, Privacy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avira Mobile Security | Avast Mobile Security, Privacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avira-mobile-security/id692893556/reviews) | **[4.7 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avast-mobile-security-privacy/id1276551855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K | **100K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#164** |
| Size | 83 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avira Holding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040993510) | [AVAST Software s.r.o](https://appshunter.io/developer/568017534) |

## What reviewers say

### Avira Mobile Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avira-mobile-security/id692893556)

Enhance your iPhone's privacy and security with a VPN for anonymous browsing, identity protection against email leaks, and web protection against malicious sites. It also includes call blocking and contact backup features.

**Highlights:** Free VPN for anonymous browsing, Identity Safeguard for email leak detection, Web Protection against phishing and malware, Call Blocker for unwanted calls, Contacts Backup and Restore, Device Analyzer for storage and memory

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Identity & Web Protection | $1.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Security - Pro + VPN | $3.49 | per month |
| Identity & Web Protection | $5.49 | per year |
| Pro: Identity & Web Protection | $5.49 | per year |
| Identity & Web Protection | $14.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Security - Pro + VPN | $22.99 | per year |
| Prime Mobile Trial | $22.99 | per year |
| Pro+Unlimited VPN+Spam Caller | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro+Unlimited VPN+Spam Caller | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Great security and organizing photos, reducing risks
- 👍 Easy to use, straightforward and efficient
- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 🔒 Stopped a Trojan virus
- 👍 Useful tools like photo deduplication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Many features require paid subscription
- 🐛 VPN frequently disconnects or doesn't work as expected
- 🤔 Confusing interface, difficult to navigate
- 🤖 Aggressive upselling and ads for paid features
- 🤕 Caused issues with WiFi and internet connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues, unable to restore purchases
- Inconsistent VPN behavior, frequently turning off
- Scanning issues, getting stuck at certain percentages
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Unexplained charges and subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved VPN functionality and reliability
- Better customer support and communication channels
- Ability to selectively delete duplicate photos
- More transparency on free vs paid features


### Avast Mobile Security, Privacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avast-mobile-security-privacy/id1276551855)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive mobile security, protecting against malware, scams, and phishing. It includes features like a VPN for privacy, a Wi-Fi scanner for safe connections, and AI-powered tools to detect and block threats.

**Highlights:** Malware and scam protection, VPN for online privacy, Wi-Fi security scanner, Hack alert for password leaks, AI-powered scam detection, Email and SMS scam protection

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $28.99 | per year |
| 1 year Ultimate | $29.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Avast Mobile Security Ultimate | $39.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Ultimate subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent security protection
- 🔒 Reliable virus and malware detection
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔒 Provides a sense of security and peace of mind
- 💡 Useful features like photo vault and VPN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with VPN connectivity and functionality
- 🔋 Can be resource-intensive and drain battery life
- 💰 Premium features require paid subscription
- 🤔 Unclear how effective the free version is for virus/malware removal

**Reported bugs**

- VPN repeatedly disconnecting or not working as expected
- App blocking access to certain websites and apps
- Inconsistent performance and stability issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose VPN server location
- More comprehensive scanning and virus removal capabilities
- Better integration with other security features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avira Mobile Security free?

Avira Mobile Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Avast Mobile Security, Privacy free?

Avast Mobile Security, Privacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Avira Mobile Security or Avast Mobile Security, Privacy?

Avast Mobile Security, Privacy is rated higher. Avira Mobile Security averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Avast Mobile Security, Privacy averages 4.7 from 100K ratings.

### Do Avira Mobile Security or Avast Mobile Security, Privacy have ads?

Neither Avira Mobile Security nor Avast Mobile Security, Privacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Avira Mobile Security or Avast Mobile Security, Privacy?

Avira Mobile Security ships an update monthly, and Avast Mobile Security, Privacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Avira Mobile Security was updated on November 12, 2026 and Avast Mobile Security, Privacy on November 12, 2026.

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