FS Protection vs SecureState
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FS Protection
This app safeguards your personal information and devices while browsing the internet. It offers protection against malicious websites, secures banking transactions, filters scam SMS messages, and helps manage passwords and monitor email for data breaches. It also provides tools to protect children from inappropriate content and manage their online activity.
- Safe internet browsing
- Malicious website avoidance
- Secure banking site verification
- Content filtering for children
- Scam SMS message filtering
- Password management
- Email breach monitoring
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FS Protection keeps you and your personal information secure on your iPhone and iPad devices while browsing. KEY FEATURES - Browse the internet safely - Avoid malicious websites with Safari browsing extension - Access only safe banking sites (protection indicator) - Protect your children's device from inappropriate content - Manage your protection easily - Filter scam SMS messages - Manage your passwords and monitor your email addresses for data breaches - Cover all your devices with one subscription We want you to enjoy your connected life without worrying - so explore the internet, enjoy online shopping, watch videos, listen to music, communicate with your family and friends, and let FS Protection keep you protected. Our award-winning security looks out for you and the people close to you, on every device, all the time. BROWSE SAFELY Browsing protection keeps you safe on the Internet. It protects your security and privacy by keeping you away from harmful sites. Banking protection verifies the safety of the banking sites you visit, shows you an indicator when you access a safe banking site and the connection is secure. PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY FS Protection protects your privacy in multiple ways. Browsing protection covers you when you surf the web with the app's own browser. It keeps you away from web sites that may jeopardize your privacy. Browsing protection allows you to explore the Internet safely; you are automatically stopped if you try to access sites you should not. SMS Protection filters scam SMS messages instantly with AI-powered automatic detection. PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY Manage your passwords and use AutoFill to easily input your credentials to apps and websites. Monitor your email addresses for data breaches to find out if your personal information has been leaked. PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN'S DEVICE FS Protection responds to the protection needs of your entire family. FS Protection contains all you need to protect your children online; browsing protection, content filter, safe search and browsing time limits. One protection for you and your family. Family Rules and browsing protection can be enabled for all internet traffic on your children's device thanks to our VPN technology. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SecureState
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Overview SecureState helps you understand your device’s security in a way that’s clear, approachable, and genuinely useful. Instead of digging through technical checklists or guessing whether something is safe, SecureState gives you a real-time security score paired with plain-language guidance. The goal is simple: help you feel safe, confident, and informed every time you use your device. How It Works SecureState checks the key factors that influence your overall security — from device settings to your immediate digital environment. Each category contributes to your score, which updates as conditions change. You’ll know right away when everything looks good, when something needs attention, and what steps can help improve your safety. The app is designed to be educational without ever being overwhelming. Every scan includes straightforward context so you understand why something matters and how it affects your day-to-day security. Most checks involve simple, interactive steps you confirm yourself — such as verifying your environment or reviewing device settings. This keeps the app lightweight, privacy-focused, and fully under your control. (Note: SecureState does not replace antivirus software or provide real-time threat monitoring.) Key Features • Real-Time Security Score – A clear visual indicator showing how secure your current situation is. • Device Safety Checks – iOS version status, lock screen protections, passcode strength, screen recording detection, and more. • Situational Awareness – Understand risks related to your network, surroundings, and connections — such as public Wi-Fi exposure or nearby Bluetooth activity. • Clear Recommendations – Practical, friendly suggestions explaining what’s safe, what’s not, and how to improve your score. • Security Tips & Guidance – Learn everyday habits that help keep your device more secure. Pro Features Upgrade for deeper insight into your security habits: • Theme Color Picker – Personalize your dashboard. • Achievement Badges – Earn badges as you build stronger security habits over time. • Vulnerability Trends – Track how your security improves, stays consistent, or shifts day-to-day. Subscription details are available in the app. Privacy First SecureState doesn’t collect personal data or send your information anywhere. All assessments and calculations happen privately on your device. Your security status belongs to you — and stays with you. Made for Everyday Users You don’t need to be a security expert to understand what’s happening on your device. SecureState focuses on clarity, not complexity, so you always know where you stand and what you can do to feel safer and more in control. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://samgusa.github.io/SecureState-privacy-policy/
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Verdict
FS Protection and SecureState are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. FS Protection sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SecureState sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | FS Protection | SecureState |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 292 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DF-Data Oy | Paul Greenhill |
In-app purchases
FS Protection
- 1 month, 1 Device$1.99
- MS 12 Months - 1 device$20.99
- Total 12 Months - 3 devices$49.99
SecureState
- SecureState Plus - Monthly$1.991 Month
- SecureState Plus - Yearly$19.991 Year
- SecureState Pro$0.99
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