NETGEAR Armor
What is NETGEAR Armor?
NETGEAR Armor is a utilities app for customers of the NETGEAR Armor service, designed to provide security and privacy on unfamiliar networks and public WiFi. Its listed features include an SMS/MMS scam filter, calendar protection, a security scan, web protection, a VPN and dark web monitoring for personal details. The app is powered by Bitdefender and requires logging in with the account created when NETGEAR Armor was activated on a router.
Pricing. NETGEAR Armor is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Using public WiFi or unfamiliar networks
- Filtering suspicious text messages and calendar invites
- Checking whether an email address or phone number appears on the dark web
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Why this app is in A tier
NETGEAR Armor scores 87 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 81, App Store search rank 74, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
NETGEAR Armor is a mobile app available to NETGEAR Armor customers, designed to provide security and privacy when on unfamiliar networks or public WiFi. Keep control over sensitive information stored on your iPhone even in case of theft or loss. Ensure your digital assets remain private anytime, anywhere with this mobile security app for NETGEAR Armor users, powered by worldwide security provider Bitdefender. Features at a glance: Scam Alert Stay ahead of scams and phishing attempts with our latest protection layer. The NETGEAR Armor SMS/MMS filter automatically sends messages from unknown senders with malicious links straight to your junk folder, keeping your messages safe. Calendar Protection Keep scams and phishing attempts out of your calendar. NETGEAR Armor identifies and removes harmful calendar events, protecting you from the "calendar virus." Security Scan Find our quickly if there are any misconfigurations that put your phone and data at risk and close those gaps to enjoy complete security. Rely on the tips and recommendations we provide to increase your level of protection because safety starts with the basics. Web Protection Browse safely with NETGEAR Armor's new W
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | B |
| Score | 87 / 100 | 89 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 12.6K | 110K | 28.3K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.5 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.5 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.0 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 35d ago | 9d ago | 5d ago |
| Price | Free | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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See all 34 ›Questions about NETGEAR Armor
Do I need an existing account to use this app?
Yes. The listing says to log in with the account created when NETGEAR Armor was activated on your router.
Which features does the app include?
Scam Alert (SMS/MMS filter), Calendar Protection, Security Scan, Web Protection, VPN and Dark Web Monitoring are listed in the description.
Who provides the security technology?
The description states the app is powered by worldwide security provider Bitdefender.
Is NETGEAR Armor free?
Yes. NETGEAR Armor is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is NETGEAR Armor good for?
NETGEAR Armor is built for using public wifi or unfamiliar networks, filtering suspicious text messages and calendar invites, checking whether an email address or phone number appears on the dark web. It sits in the cybersecurity list on AppTierList.
Is NETGEAR Armor worth it?
NETGEAR Armor is A tier, ranked #16 of 35 cybersecurity apps with a score of 87 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 12,640 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 15 apps rank above it.
How does NETGEAR Armor compare to Aura?
NETGEAR Armor is A tier at 87; Aura is A tier at 89. Aura ranks higher. NETGEAR Armor is free, with no in-app purchases, Aura is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is NETGEAR Armor updated?
NETGEAR Armor was updated 35 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Cybersecurity
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 87 / 100
- Rank in list
- #16 of 35
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 12,640
- Recent reviews
- 3.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (35 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Using public WiFi or unfamiliar networks, Filtering suspicious text messages and calendar invites, Checking whether an email address or phone number appears on the dark web
- Requires
- iOS 14.0 or later
- Size
- 167 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 7
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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