# Dr.Web Mobile Control Center vs Mobile Security &  Protection.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dr.Web Mobile Control Center at none against Mobile Security &  Protection.'s 12. Dr.Web Mobile Control Center also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Mobile Security &  Protection.'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 38%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Security &  Protection. sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Dr.Web Mobile Control Center asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Dr.Web Mobile Control Center against 4.5 for Mobile Security &  Protection.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Security &  Protection. has 7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Dr.Web Mobile Control Center's written reviews are positive against 63% of Mobile Security &  Protection.'s.

Dr.Web Mobile Control Center ships an update every 4 months, Mobile Security &  Protection. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dr.Web Mobile Control Center | Mobile Security &  Protection. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drweb-mobile-control-center/id881780041/reviews) | **[4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-and-protection/id1282949977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doctor Web, Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/471859441) | [Protection & Security App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282949976) |

## What reviewers say

### Dr.Web Mobile Control Center

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drweb-mobile-control-center/id881780041)

This tool allows administrators to manage anti-virus networks remotely from a mobile device. It provides comprehensive control over server repositories, station updates, and network statistics. Users can manage individual stations, groups, and notifications for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Manage Dr.Web Server repository, Update components on failed stations, View anti-virus network statistics, Approve or reject new station connections, Launch scans and manage quarantine, Manage stations, groups, and send messages, Search stations and groups, Manage event notifications

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mobile Security &  Protection.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-and-protection/id1282949977)

Protect your device from theft with an intelligent alarm and location tracking. Secure your photos and contacts with cloud backup. Block unwanted calls and messages using pattern or direct number blocking.

**Highlights:** Anti-theft alarm, Device location tracking, Photo and contact backup, Spam call and message blocking, Pattern number blocking, Direct number blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| New Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure phone protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔓 Limited free features
- 🐛 Unreliable customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to cancel subscription
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Malware scanning and removal
- Customizable security settings
- Improved call blocking and spam detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dr.Web Mobile Control Center free?

Dr.Web Mobile Control Center is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mobile Security &  Protection. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dr.Web Mobile Control Center or Mobile Security &  Protection.?

Mobile Security &  Protection. is rated higher. Dr.Web Mobile Control Center averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mobile Security &  Protection. averages 4.5 from 7K ratings.

### Do Dr.Web Mobile Control Center or Mobile Security &  Protection. have ads?

Neither Dr.Web Mobile Control Center nor Mobile Security &  Protection. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dr.Web Mobile Control Center or Mobile Security &  Protection.?

Dr.Web Mobile Control Center ships an update every 4 months, and Mobile Security &  Protection. every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dr.Web Mobile Control Center was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mobile Security &  Protection. on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*