Features & Capabilities

New York City’s mobile threat protection app protects residents’ devices from cyber threats. Privacy-first design ensures no data leaves your device.

Brought to you by NYC Cyber Command, NYC Secure alerts users to rogue Wi-Fi networks, online transaction hijacking, and phishing, with actionable tips to safeguard data and devices.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Zimperium
Rating:
4.40
(94)
Version:
5.8.73 Last updated: 2025-11-05
Version code:
872120258
Creation date:
2018-09-21
Compatible devices:
Size:
70.01MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-10
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Developed by:
Zimperium
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nyc-secure/id1412887449
Website:
https://secure.nyc

User Reviews

Overall, reviews praise NYC Secure for a safety-focused, user-friendly experience on iPhone and for the city-backed initiative. Major drawbacks are battery drain from constant operation and reliability issues like crashes. Some users express confusion about the app’s purpose and its Wi‑Fi security checks, including inconsistent results for NYC networks. Despite questions, many users feel the app improves security awareness and value, but improvements in performance and clarity are needed.
Pros
  • Works well on iPhone and generally provides a positive user experience.
  • Users feel safer and gain visibility into their phone's security.
  • App is city-backed (NYC government) and viewed as a public-safety initiative.
  • Provides Wi‑Fi security checks to assess networks before connecting.
Cons
  • Significant battery drain and an always-on mode; no on/off toggle.
  • Frequent crashes and reliability issues.
  • Some users are confused about what the app actually does and how its Wi‑Fi security checks work.
  • Inconsistent or seemingly misleading Wi‑Fi security results (e.g., NYC free networks shown as unsecure).
Recent reviews
Any links check including safe known links gives my Subject message. I completely cleaned my iPhone to original settings but still get the subject message. Please help. Up to this point, I was very happy with this awesome app. I did not have any problems. Thx
by Ol*****, 2022-10-05

Works well on my iPhone 👌🏽
by Ni*****, 2021-01-30

The app keeps on crashes a lot and battery consumption is high.
by Al*****, 2020-04-18
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