Bitdefender Central vs SafeThings™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bitdefender Central
Manage and control the cybersecurity of all your Bitdefender-protected devices, both locally and across your network. This app allows remote scanning, threat detection notifications, and comprehensive management of your smart home hub for enhanced online safety.
- Install protection on all devices
- Remote device scanning and optimization
- Real-time threat notifications
- Smart home network security management
- Parental controls and screen time management
- Locate and lock lost/stolen devices
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Bitdefender Central places your local and network cybersecurity at your fingertips. Use it to control security for all your Bitdefender-protected devices, and to set up and manage Bitdefender BOX, the revolutionary smart home hub that secures your entire Wi-Fi network. LOCAL PROTECTION With Bitdefender Central you can: - Install Bitdefender protection on all your devices - Manage security and protect your kids online - Scan, clean and optimize any device remotely - Get instant notification whenever Bitdefender detects a threat - Quickly access your activity dashboard - Receive security updates for your devices 24/7 NETWORK PROTECTION Bitdefender Central works with BOX to secure and manage your smart home: - Get ironclad protection for all your internet-connected devices, at home and on the go - Manage all devices in your home network from a single mobile app - Protect your kids online and manage screen time with parental controls - Set up your Bitdefender BOX - Discover your devices and group them under your Bitdefender BOX network - Check protection status and connectivity status for all your connected devices - Filter your devices by status or by user - Create profiles for your family members and allocate devices to them - Get real-time notifications for threats blocked by BOX: anomaly detection, unencrypted - - Banking information sent, botnet attacks - Change your Wi-Fi name and password - Pause the internet connection on your devices PARENTAL FEATURES - Filter out inappropriate content and manage your child's internet time - Choose from 3 preset and customizable filtering modes to effectively manage your child’s online activities - Unified reporting and management across all devices PRIVACY - Locate your lost or stolen devices - Send text or sound alerts to your devices - Lock your lost or stolen devices to prevent unauthorized access Privacy Policy: https://www.bitdefender.com/site/view/legal-privacy-policy-for-home-users-solutions.html
SafeThings™
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SafeThings™ secures all smart devices in the connected environment, while supporting user privacy and placing devices beyond the reach of hackers. SafeThings™ requires a supported router.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SafeThings™ at 10.0 against Bitdefender Central's 12.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Bitdefender Central | SafeThings™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitdefender SRL | Avira Holding |
Bugs and requests
Bitdefender Central
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent app crashes on iOS 11+
- Web protection randomly disabling itself
- Inability to delete email addresses from account
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices
- Lack of support for older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Improve mobile app responsiveness
- Add more customization options
- Enhance parental control features
- Provide better visibility into device protection status
- Improve compatibility with other VPN services
SafeThings™
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bitdefender Central
No in-app purchases
SafeThings™
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Bitdefender Central or SafeThings™ have ads?
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