Microsoft Defender: Security

iOS

Microsoft Corporation

3.0

(17 total reviews)

Business

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What users complain about in Microsoft Defender: Security

Users frequently complain about the app's VPN causing slow internet speeds, excessive data usage, and compatibility issues with other apps. Many also report bugs like forced logins after updates, unresponsive features, and false security warnings. A significant number mention it requires a paid Microsoft 365 subscription despite being advertised as free.

VPN slows internet speedHigh
Excessive mobile data usageHigh
Incompatible with other appsMedium

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What do users complain about most in Microsoft Defender: Security?

Negative reviews on Microsoft Defender: Security cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in App Store are reporting.

How is Microsoft Defender: Security rated on App Store?

Microsoft Defender: Security has an average rating of 2.6 stars from 17 ratings on App Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does Microsoft Defender: Security have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Microsoft Defender: Security, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is Microsoft Defender: Security worth installing in 2026?

Microsoft Defender: Security has a low rating of 2.6 stars. The negative reviews above explain why and are worth reading carefully before installing.

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