# McAfee: Stay Secure & Private

> Scam, Data & ID Protection

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id724596345](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id724596345)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id724596345`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** McAfee, LLC.
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (237,868 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.8.1.77
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2014-01-08
- **Size:** 421 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mcafee-stay-secure-private/id724596345)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mcafee.com/legal](https://mcafee.com/legal)

## Description

**McAfee: Stay Secure & Private** is an all-in-one security app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC. McAfee Scam Detector helps identify suspicious texts and emails, while Safe Browsing blocks malicious websites and phishing threats. Users can also scan devices and Wi-Fi networks, protect personal information, and manage privacy across social accounts.

Premium plans add VPN encryption, identity and credit monitoring, transaction alerts, personal data and online account cleanup, security freeze tools, ID restoration, and 24/7 access to security experts. Available features vary by device, location, and subscription plan.

## Rankings

- #1,784 — Overall
- #1 — antivirus
- #2 — malware
- #3 — security
- #5 — data privacy
- #7 — spyware

## Review summary

Reviews show a split view: many users value McAfee’s security focus and threat detection, and some compare it favorably to Norton. However, recurring issues dominate: upselling and remediation charges, refund/billing problems,VPN usability woes, and weak support. Some users also report blocked sites and unclear remediation steps. Overall sentiment leans negative due to reliability and billing concerns, balanced by acknowledgement of security intent.

### Pros

- Perceived strong security and protection; users feel safer due to threat detection.
- Positive comparisons to competitors and security reputation (e.g., some reviewers say it’s better than Norton).
- Threat detection features and network security alerts (notifying about unsafe Wi‑Fi)

### Cons

- Protection not delivered as advertised, with frequent upsells and remediation charges.
- Subscription/refund problems (double billing, inability to restore purchases, overcharging).
- VPN usability issues (inability to deactivate after activation; limited country options).
- Weak customer support and trouble reaching help resources (quotes about not getting real assistance).
- Some features block sites or lack clear remediation steps, reducing overall usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id724596345)