Comparison

McAfee vs NetSafety Device

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

Head to head
About

McAfee

This app offers comprehensive protection against online threats, including scam detection for texts and emails, VPN for secure browsing, and identity monitoring. It helps safeguard your personal information and devices from various cyber risks.

Highlights
  • Scam Detector for texts and emails
  • Secure VPN for public Wi-Fi
  • Identity monitoring and alerts
  • Transaction and credit monitoring
  • Safe browsing with malicious site blocking
  • Personal data cleanup from brokers
Features
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McAfee Security protects smartphones, tablets, Macs, and PCs with robust data protection features, bank-grade VPN encryption, and breach monitoring for your personal info. Stay safer than safe with McAfee, a trusted name in online and mobile security. THREAT DETECTION: SCAM DETECTOR ▪ Flags risky messages and blocks harmful sites for you, even if you accidentally click. ▪ Identifies suspicious emails before you open them and guides you on what to do next. We’ll even explain the danger, so you know what to watch out for. SECURE CONNECTION: SECURE VPN ▪ Keeps personal data and locations private with bank-grade Wi-Fi VPN encryption. ▪ Defends your mobile devices against unsecured public Wi-Fi hotspots. ▪ Connects to different countries and change your location & IP address*. SMART SCAN ▪ Scan your device and your personal information for issues. Get guidance to fix problems, quickly and easily. WI-FI SCAN ▪ Wi-Fi scan analyzes networks for security risks and ensures a safer online connection. SAFE BROWSING ▪ Blocks malicious websites automatically so you can browse safely. DATA PROTECTION: IDENTITY MONITORING ▪ Scans and monitors online personal data for security breaches. ▪ Receive alerts and secure your info quickly with our protection tips. ▪ Monitors up to 10 email addresses, ID numbers, passport numbers, bank cards*. TRANSACTION & CREDIT MONITORING ▪ Protect yourself from financial fraud and stay on top of your bank and credit card transactions. ▪ Monitor your credit to keep track of changes to your credit score and catch unauthorized activity. SOCIAL PRIVACY MANAGER ▪ Adjusts 100+ privacy settings across your social media accounts in just a few clicks. PERSONAL DATA CLEANUP ▪ We'll tell you if sites are selling your information, guide you on what to do next, and can even handle it for you. ONLINE ACCOUNT CLEANUP ▪ McAfee reduces your exposure to data breaches by finding old or unused online accounts and guiding through next steps. We can even delete them for you. IDENTITY THEFT COVERAGE AND RESTORATION ▪ You’re backed by $1M identity theft coverage and restoration support from a licensed professional, just in case. PLANS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS McAfee Security - Free ▪ Single device protection ▪ Wi-Fi Scan ▪ Identity Scan ▪ System Scan McAfee Basic Protection ▪ Single device protection ▪ Secure VPN ▪ Basic Identity Monitoring* ▪ Wi-Fi Scan ▪ Safe Browsing ▪ System Scan ▪ Text Scam Detector* McAfee+ Advanced: ▪ Unlimited device protection ▪ Secure VPN ▪ Identity Monitoring* ▪ Wi-Fi Scan ▪ Safe Browsing ▪ Social Privacy Manager ▪ System Scan ▪ Scam Detector ▪ Online Account Cleanup ▪ Personal Data Cleanup ▪ Transaction Monitoring ▪ Credit Score, Report, and Monitoring ▪ Identity Restoration ▪ Security Freeze & Credit Lock ▪ 24/7 online security experts* Not all features are available for all devices, locations or subscriptions not listed in the description. See System Requirements for additional information. *Privacy Policy: You can view our privacy policy and terms at https://www.mcafee.com/consumer/en-us/policy/global/legal.html* License Agreement: You can view our end user license agreement at: https://www.mcafee.com/en-us/consumer-support/policy/legal.html?culture=%3Clocale%3E#eula To provide you with the best possible experience, McAfee Security requires iOS 16 and above. You are encouraged to update your device to the latest version to receive timely security updates, maximum protection, and enhanced performance. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK McAfee and the McAfee logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of McAfee LLC or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Copyright © 2026 McAfee LLC

About

NetSafety Device

This app safeguards your devices from malicious websites and files. It blocks harmful content and detects malware, providing effortless web and antimalware protection across your devices.

Highlights
  • Blocks harmful websites
  • Detects malware files
  • Cross-device protection
  • Compatible with major iOS browsers
  • Effortless setup
Features
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Protect yourself from websites and files used by cybercriminals to commit phishing, fraud and other malicious activity. NetSafety Device keeps you and your device(s) safe by: blocking harmful websites; and detecting files that contain malware. Install SafeCentral on all your devices and get effortless web and antimalware protection. NetSafety Device's web protection service is compatible with all major iOS browsers.

Screenshots

McAfee4 screens
NetSafety Device4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: McAfee at 52% against NetSafety Device's 0%. McAfee also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (241K vs 1). NetSafety Device's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. McAfee sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NetSafety Device asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

McAfee holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McAfee has 241K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of McAfee's written reviews are positive against 0% of NetSafety Device's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

McAfee ships an update every 3 weeks, NetSafety Device every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
McAfee versus NetSafety Device: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMcAfeeNetSafety Device
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (241K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings241K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size436 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMcAfee, LLC.Wontok (Software) Pty Ltd

Customer experience

McAfee

All ratings239,887 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews2,533 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative39.9%

NetSafety Device

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

McAfee

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App keeps logging users out
  • VPN not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options
  • Improved scanning and detection capabilities
  • Better integration with other devices

NetSafety Device

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

McAfee

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly Standard Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Plus Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Advanced Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Total Protection Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • McAfee+ Advanced Monthly1 Month trial2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Standard Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Plus Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Total Protection Yearly1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • McAfee+ Advanced Yearly1 Year trial$199.991 Year
None

NetSafety Device

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is McAfee free?
McAfee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetSafety Device free?
NetSafety Device is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, McAfee or NetSafety Device?
McAfee is rated higher. McAfee averages 4.7 out of 5 from 241K ratings, while NetSafety Device averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do McAfee or NetSafety Device have ads?
Neither McAfee nor NetSafety Device shows ads.
Which is updated more often, McAfee or NetSafety Device?
McAfee ships an update every 3 weeks, and NetSafety Device every 3 months. Most recently, McAfee was updated on November 11, 2026 and NetSafety Device on November 3, 2026.

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