Kaspersky provides some of the most popular antivirus solutions on the market. Misleading name aside, its mobile offering is of a similar quality. Notable features include anti-phishing browser protections that warn you if a link or a website is dangerous to click on, a built-in VPN, and a Wi-Fi Security Checker that can alert you if you connect to an unsecured Wi-Fi network.
Performance and User Experience
While we did not encounter this issue during our own testing, several reviews on the Apple App Store have noted issues with this app’s VPN and Wi-Fi-related features, reporting broken connections and freezes. The app worked well during our testing, and we appreciated the small cybersecurity news feed that comes with the app.
Subscription and Pricing
Kaspersky Antivirus & VPN is available for free on the Apple App Store. To unlock its full functionality, users will need to purchase a yearly subscription starting at $29.99 CAD per year for up to three devices. A one-week free trial is available for this subscription.
Who Should Use It?
Users looking for an extra boost in protection from a veteran in the cybersecurity space.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has declared Kaspersky a national security risk. With the war in Ukraine, accusations of Russian espionage, the U.S. government banning Kaspersky products from its own systems, and a recent iOS hack on its own devices, we recommend you proceed with caution if you choose to use Kaspersky.
