McAfee: Stay Secure & Private

Name: McAfee: Stay Secure & Private
Rating: 4.7 (223294 reviews)
Author: McAfee, LLC.

Scam, Data & ID Protection

Free · In‑App Purchases

223K Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Utilities
Developer

McAfee, LLC.
Language

EN
+ 25 More
Size

334
MB

Introducing McAfee Scam Detector — Know which texts and emails are real or fake. All-in-one protection to help you stay a step ahead of scammers and online threats. Includes scam detection, personal info removal from risky sites, identity monitoring, VPN, award-winning protection for all your devices, and more. McAfee Security protects smartphones, tablets, Macs, and PCs with robust privacy features, bank-grade VPN encryption, and breach monitoring for safe browsing. Stay protected and private with McAfee, the most trusted name in online and mobile security. MCAFEE SECURITY FEATURES: SCAM DETECTOR ▪ Text scam protection filters risky messages and lets you block harmful sites if clicked ▪ Identify risky emails before opening them with explanations to help you avoid future scams with email scam protection SECURE VPN* ▪ Keep personal data and locations private with bank-grade Wi-Fi VPN encryption ▪ Defend your mobile devices against unsecured public Wi-Fi hotspots ▪ Connect to different countries and change your location & IP address IDENTITY MONITORING* ▪ Scan and monitor online personal data for security breaches ▪ Receive alerts and secure your info quickly with our protection tips ▪ Monitor up to 10 email addresses, ID numbers, passport numbers, bank cards TRANSACTION & CREDIT MONITORING ▪ Protect yourself from financial fraud and stay on top of all your financial transactions ▪ Monitor your credit to keep track of changes to your credit score and catch unauthorized activity SMART SCAN ▪ Scan your device and your personal information for issues. Get guidance to fix issues quickly and easily. SAFE BROWSING ▪ Block malicious websites automatically so you can browse safely ▪ Safe browsing alerts protect you from phishing and leaking personal info SOCIAL PRIVACY MANAGER ▪ Protects your personal information and reduces the amount of data collected on all your social accounts WI-FI & SYSTEM SCAN ▪ Receive alerts when connecting to an unsecured Wi-Fi network or hotspot ▪ Wi-Fi scan analyzes networks for security and ensures a safer online connection PERSONAL DATA CLEANUP ▪ Find out if your personal data has been collected by data brokers and remove it from sites ONLINE ACCOUNT CLEANUP ▪ Enhances online security by scanning your email, evaluating account risks, and facilitating data deletion, reducing data exposure risk -- PLANS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS McAfee Security - Free ▪ Single device protection ▪ Wi-Fi Scan ▪ Identity Scan ▪ System Scan McAfee Basic Protection ▪ Single device protection ▪ Secure VPN* ▪ Basic Identity Monitoring* ▪ Wi-Fi Scan ▪ Safe Browsing ▪ System Scan ▪ Text Scam Detector McAfee+ Advanced: ▪ Unlimited device protection ▪ Secure VPN* ▪ Identity Monitoring* ▪ Wi-Fi Scan ▪ Safe Browsing ▪ Social Privacy Manager ▪ System Scan ▪ Scam Detector ▪ Online Account Cleanup ▪ Personal Data Cleanup ▪ Transaction Monitoring ▪ Credit Monitoring ▪ ID Restoration ▪ Security Freeze ▪ 24/7 online security experts *Not all features are available for all devices, locations or subscriptions not listed in the description. See System Requirements for additional information. Privacy Policy: You can view our privacy policy and terms at https://www.mcafee.com/consumer/en-us/policy/global/legal.html To provide you with the best possible experience, McAfee Security requires iOS 16 and above. You are encouraged to update your device to the latest version to receive timely security updates, maximum protection, and enhanced performance. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK McAfee and the McAfee logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of McAfee LLC or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Copyright © 2025 McAfee LLC

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

223K Ratings

Protection needs some fine tuning
09/19/2020

Katintransit
This is a great app to have, since I am always on the internet, and using my Bluetooth headphones for study. The only issue I have is that this app can stop protecting at any given time of the day. If I have safe web and WiFi protection on, they should stay on. I shouldn't have to go back into the app to check and see if both are green. It has become a bit daunting to keep having to go back and check and see if my app is stillProtecting me when I had already checked the boxes to do so. This app can throw itself out of protecting you, leaving you unprotected for a period of time until you go back and check. I think you need to fix that bug. If we click on each feature to protect us, it should stay that way all day, unless we go in and uncheck it ourselves.Yesterday I had my Bluetooth, and I had all the protection on, and when I went back to check my Bluetooth, someone had come onto my Bluetooth as another device, trying to get access. That is not supposed to happen if I'm protected. When I went backTo the app, which was protecting me prior, it had shut my protection off. Please fix this bug. Other than that complaint it's a good app, but it needs fine tuning. Thank you

Developer Response
Hi. We are sorry for any trouble you've had with the app. Kindly make sure the VPN profile is turned ON for McAfee App (Open the phone settings > go to General > select Profile > and turn on McAfee Security). If you still notice the same behavior, contact our support team at service.mcafee.com/contact. We will work together to figure out the problem. Thanks!
Protection needs some fine tuning
09/19/2020

Katintransit

This is a great app to have, since I am always on the internet, and using my Bluetooth headphones for study. The only issue I have is that this app can stop protecting at any given time of the day. If I have safe web and WiFi protection on, they should stay on. I shouldn't have to go back into the app to check and see if both are green. It has become a bit daunting to keep having to go back and check and see if my app is stillProtecting me when I had already checked the boxes to do so. This app can throw itself out of protecting you, leaving you unprotected for a period of time until you go back and check. I think you need to fix that bug. If we click on each feature to protect us, it should stay that way all day, unless we go in and uncheck it ourselves.Yesterday I had my Bluetooth, and I had all the protection on, and when I went back to check my Bluetooth, someone had come onto my Bluetooth as another device, trying to get access. That is not supposed to happen if I'm protected. When I went backTo the app, which was protecting me prior, it had shut my protection off. Please fix this bug. Other than that complaint it's a good app, but it needs fine tuning. Thank you
Developer Response 09/21/2020
Hi. We are sorry for any trouble you've had with the app. Kindly make sure the VPN profile is turned ON for McAfee App (Open the phone settings > go to General > select Profile > and turn on McAfee Security). If you still notice the same behavior, contact our support team at service.mcafee.com/contact. We will work together to figure out the problem. Thanks!
Extremely disappointed PLUS
10/12/2022

Moncho_25
UPDATE:The developers response is completely outdated and inconsistent with an Apple 13, running on iOS 16. In addition, the send log function from within the app is useless as it always comes back as undeliverable.The app crashes all the time and log me off. When attempting to log back in, it shows that there is no internet connection. Never mind I am on cellular service, the app is set to work on cell service data, and it is the very ONLY app not connecting to the internet over cell service. I have pictures! The VPN has to be constantly watched like a hawk to ensure is actually turned ON even when it set to be ON. In numerous occasions, I noticed the VPN is OFF when it was set to be ON. When the VPN is ON, it makes the internet experience an slow and sometimes impossible to browse. Most of the times, the webpages would not come up at all. Another annoying and really inconvenient issue is that the VPN would not work when trying to connect to the internet with my iPad using my iPhone hotspot. It simply would not let my iPad connect to my iPhone hotspot. The app should make the security features easier to work. They should work the VPN issues and get rid of Safe Browsing! This app needs serious work. Frankly, I am about to go back to Norton. I never, ever had any issues with Norton. The one time I am giving McAfee a try, it is disappointing me to n-th degree.

Developer Response
We are sorry for the inconvenience. We recommend reaching out to our support team. They will be able to help and escalate your concern as appropriate. You can find the regional contact info at mcafee.com/support/contact. Thanks!
Extremely disappointed PLUS
10/12/2022

Moncho_25

UPDATE:The developers response is completely outdated and inconsistent with an Apple 13, running on iOS 16. In addition, the send log function from within the app is useless as it always comes back as undeliverable.The app crashes all the time and log me off. When attempting to log back in, it shows that there is no internet connection. Never mind I am on cellular service, the app is set to work on cell service data, and it is the very ONLY app not connecting to the internet over cell service. I have pictures! The VPN has to be constantly watched like a hawk to ensure is actually turned ON even when it set to be ON. In numerous occasions, I noticed the VPN is OFF when it was set to be ON. When the VPN is ON, it makes the internet experience an slow and sometimes impossible to browse. Most of the times, the webpages would not come up at all. Another annoying and really inconvenient issue is that the VPN would not work when trying to connect to the internet with my iPad using my iPhone hotspot. It simply would not let my iPad connect to my iPhone hotspot. The app should make the security features easier to work. They should work the VPN issues and get rid of Safe Browsing! This app needs serious work. Frankly, I am about to go back to Norton. I never, ever had any issues with Norton. The one time I am giving McAfee a try, it is disappointing me to n-th degree.
Developer Response 10/18/2022
We are sorry for the inconvenience. We recommend reaching out to our support team. They will be able to help and escalate your concern as appropriate. You can find the regional contact info at mcafee.com/support/contact. Thanks!
McAfee Upgrade - Unable to use
12/13/2021

RewindingKarma
I paid in advance an entire year last May 2021. Then due to a recent upgrade I cannot use anymore. The upgrade says I only have 250mps I can use each month, but doesn’t start at zero for next month and blocks use. I cannot get a hold of anyone in customer service as line is always busy. My subscription shows on my phone, but there is no reference number, I am unable to use either site now. I want a refund for the 6 months I haven’t been able to use. In my subscriptions, states I can cancel and upgrade early and they will provide a refund, not sure if I can trust them as unable to verify this. This is also known as bait and switch, a tactic that is illegal to use. I am frustrated that businesses think they can trick people like thisThey send me a reply and as I stated “bait and switch”, only will give me a refund when I sign up again for a full year. They then will give me a refund where the time frame overlaps which is not allowing me to cancel my current subscription without continuing again. The service has not worked for almost 2 months now, I don’t want to commit to another year. I want a refund back 2 months to the end of my existing subscription. You still cannot reach anyone in their customer service department. This is exactly what Comcast / Xfinity did also. PLEASE REFUND AND CANCEL MY SUBSCRIPTION!

Developer Response
We apologize for any difficulty reaching support. Please follow the instructions in this article to contact our chat/phone support team, https://service.mcafee.com/?page=shell&shell=article-view&articleId=TS102134. Thanks.
McAfee Upgrade - Unable to use
12/13/2021

RewindingKarma

I paid in advance an entire year last May 2021. Then due to a recent upgrade I cannot use anymore. The upgrade says I only have 250mps I can use each month, but doesn’t start at zero for next month and blocks use. I cannot get a hold of anyone in customer service as line is always busy. My subscription shows on my phone, but there is no reference number, I am unable to use either site now. I want a refund for the 6 months I haven’t been able to use. In my subscriptions, states I can cancel and upgrade early and they will provide a refund, not sure if I can trust them as unable to verify this. This is also known as bait and switch, a tactic that is illegal to use. I am frustrated that businesses think they can trick people like thisThey send me a reply and as I stated “bait and switch”, only will give me a refund when I sign up again for a full year. They then will give me a refund where the time frame overlaps which is not allowing me to cancel my current subscription without continuing again. The service has not worked for almost 2 months now, I don’t want to commit to another year. I want a refund back 2 months to the end of my existing subscription. You still cannot reach anyone in their customer service department. This is exactly what Comcast / Xfinity did also. PLEASE REFUND AND CANCEL MY SUBSCRIPTION!
Developer Response 12/23/2021
We apologize for any difficulty reaching support. Please follow the instructions in this article to contact our chat/phone support team, https://service.mcafee.com/?page=shell&shell=article-view&articleId=TS102134. Thanks.
McAfee App Sent Phishing Message
08/10/2018

Beekeeper911
I received the following alert from the McAfee App, that my Wi-Fi was under threat & I should disconnect - “1 threat found. Scan complete. [(MY WI-FI NAME)] - Your personal info is at risk, Disconnect Now!” I was uncomfortable about this message using my Wi-Fi name in a pop up, so I called McAfee & they were unaware of why this message was sent. That Representative told me that it was a Phishing attempt & to disregard the ‘email’! She sent me to Technical Support, when I explained that this alert came from the App. Tech Support was also unaware of this message, but after speaking to someone, ran me through disconnecting & reconnecting my iPhone from the Wi-Fi. As I have not had Wi-Fi trouble, there was no reconnect issue. But then, the tech told me that my PASSWORD was weak (it is very strong) & that I should change it. This felt fishy to me. I tried to tell the McAfee Tech that they should check to make sure THEIR APP hadn’t been hacked. I did not feel that they understood. I then called AppleCare to report this. AppleCare does not have an avenue to contact developers about such issues. I am hoping that McAfee will read this review and check their system. I am trying to be helpful here, and I see that someone actually responded to a previous concern.

Developer Response
Hi there, Thank you for your valuable feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience that you’ve faced and McAfee will address this at the earliest. Please write to us at Mobile_Support@mcafee.com with your contact details and a convenient time so that one of our representatives will contact you to have this issue addressed.
McAfee App Sent Phishing Message
08/10/2018

Beekeeper911

I received the following alert from the McAfee App, that my Wi-Fi was under threat & I should disconnect - “1 threat found. Scan complete. [(MY WI-FI NAME)] - Your personal info is at risk, Disconnect Now!” I was uncomfortable about this message using my Wi-Fi name in a pop up, so I called McAfee & they were unaware of why this message was sent. That Representative told me that it was a Phishing attempt & to disregard the ‘email’! She sent me to Technical Support, when I explained that this alert came from the App. Tech Support was also unaware of this message, but after speaking to someone, ran me through disconnecting & reconnecting my iPhone from the Wi-Fi. As I have not had Wi-Fi trouble, there was no reconnect issue. But then, the tech told me that my PASSWORD was weak (it is very strong) & that I should change it. This felt fishy to me. I tried to tell the McAfee Tech that they should check to make sure THEIR APP hadn’t been hacked. I did not feel that they understood. I then called AppleCare to report this. AppleCare does not have an avenue to contact developers about such issues. I am hoping that McAfee will read this review and check their system. I am trying to be helpful here, and I see that someone actually responded to a previous concern.
Developer Response 08/13/2018
Hi there, Thank you for your valuable feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience that you’ve faced and McAfee will address this at the earliest. Please write to us at Mobile_Support@mcafee.com with your contact details and a convenient time so that one of our representatives will contact you to have this issue addressed.

Introducing McAfee's Scam Detector! Online, it can be hard to tell what's real, so we make it easy: McAfee gives you protection against scam texts and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.

Version 10.3.1 Apr 2

Data Used to Track You

The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data
Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Contacts
- User Content
- Diagnostics
- Other Data

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Seller: McAfee, LLC.
Size: 334 MB
Category: Utilities
Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages: English and 25 more

English, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
Age Rating: 4+

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In-App Purchases: Yes

Monthly Standard Subscription $2.99

Monthly Plus Subscription $9.99

McAfee+ Advanced Monthly $19.99

Total Protection Monthly $9.99

McAfee+ Advanced Monthly $19.99

Yearly Standard Subscription $29.99

Monthly Advanced Subscription $9.99

McAfee+ Advanced Yearly $199.99

Yearly Plus Subscription $79.99

Total Protection Yearly $99.99

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