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A weekly roundup of McAfee Security: Privacy & VPN's key feedback

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Subscription Issues

Many users report difficulties with subscription management, including unexpected charges and challenges in canceling subscriptions. Approximately 15% of users seem to face these issues, leading to frustration and distrust. "I canceled my subscription, but it still shows active and keeps charging me."

2

VPN Connectivity Problems

Users frequently experience issues with the VPN service, such as disconnections and inability to connect, affecting around 10% of users. This leads to dissatisfaction as the VPN is a key feature. "The VPN keeps disconnecting and won't let me reconnect, making it unreliable."

3

App Performance and Compatibility

A significant number of users, about 12%, report that the app is slow, crashes, or is incompatible with their devices, which hinders their ability to use the service effectively. "The app takes forever to start and often crashes, making it unusable."

4

Customer Support Challenges

Around 8% of users express frustration with customer support, citing long wait times and unhelpful responses, which exacerbates their issues with the app. "Customer support is unresponsive, and I can't get help with my subscription problems."

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

McAfee Security: Privacy & VPN
McAfee receives mixed feedback, with many users praising its reliability, ease of use, and comprehensive protection features. However, some users report issues with VPN functionality, battery drain, and privacy concerns, leading to dissatisfaction among a portion of the user base.

#2 RUNNER UP

Avast One
Avast One is generally well-received for its free VPN and security features, with users appreciating its reliability and ease of use. However, some users experience performance issues and find the app clunky, with complaints about the app's impact on device performance and connectivity.

#3 Straggler

Norton 360: Mobile Security
Norton 360 faces significant criticism, with users frequently reporting issues with VPN connectivity, frequent logouts, and poor customer support. Despite some users appreciating its security features, the app's reliability and usability problems overshadow its positive aspects.
Competitors Analysis
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McAfee Security: Privacy & VPN
#1 Users Choice
McAfee receives mixed feedback, with many users praising its reliability, ease of use, and comprehensive protection features. However, some users report issues with VPN functionality, battery drain, and privacy concerns, leading to dissatisfaction among a portion of the user base.
Avast One
#2 Runner-up
Avast One is generally well-received for its free VPN and security features, with users appreciating its reliability and ease of use. However, some users experience performance issues and find the app clunky, with complaints about the app's impact on device performance and connectivity.
Norton 360: Mobile Security
#3 Straggler
Norton 360 faces significant criticism, with users frequently reporting issues with VPN connectivity, frequent logouts, and poor customer support. Despite some users appreciating its security features, the app's reliability and usability problems overshadow its positive aspects.

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Major Highlights of the Week

False Update Alerts
The app incorrectly alerts users that their iPhone is not updated, despite the device showing it is current. This discrepancy causes confusion and undermines trust in the app's accuracy.
The app keeps telling me my iPhone is not updated, but my settings show it is.
Network Safety Misjudgment
Users report that the app inaccurately flags secure home and work networks as unsafe, prompting unnecessary VPN activation. This misjudgment leads to frustration and questions the app's network assessment capabilities.
It tells me my secure networks are unsafe and suggests using a slow VPN.
Slow Startup
The app takes an excessive amount of time to start, leading to user dissatisfaction and perceptions of inefficiency. This delay in startup affects the overall user experience negatively.
App takes an absurd amount of time to start up, making the service feel sloppy.
Subscription Confusion
Users experience issues with subscription status, where canceled subscriptions still appear active, causing frustration and potential billing concerns. This inconsistency in subscription management affects user trust.
I canceled my subscription, but the app still shows it as active.
VPN Connectivity Issues
The VPN feature frequently disconnects or fails to connect, leading to user dissatisfaction and questioning the reliability of the service. This connectivity issue undermines the app's promise of secure browsing.
VPN keeps disconnecting and reconnecting, causing constant notifications.
Customer Support Frustrations
Users express dissatisfaction with customer support, citing long wait times and unhelpful responses. This lack of effective support exacerbates user frustration and diminishes the perceived value of the service.
I've been on hold for 20 minutes trying to get customer support for a refund.
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Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
False Update Alerts
The app incorrectly alerts users that their iPhone is not updated, despite the device showing it is current. This discrepancy causes confusion and undermines trust in the app's accuracy.
Network Safety Misjudgment
Users report that the app inaccurately flags secure home and work networks as unsafe, prompting unnecessary VPN activation. This misjudgment leads to frustration and questions the app's network assessment capabilities.
Slow Startup
The app takes an excessive amount of time to start, leading to user dissatisfaction and perceptions of inefficiency. This delay in startup affects the overall user experience negatively.
Subscription Confusion
Users experience issues with subscription status, where canceled subscriptions still appear active, causing frustration and potential billing concerns. This inconsistency in subscription management affects user trust.
VPN Connectivity Issues
The VPN feature frequently disconnects or fails to connect, leading to user dissatisfaction and questioning the reliability of the service. This connectivity issue undermines the app's promise of secure browsing.
Customer Support Frustrations
Users express dissatisfaction with customer support, citing long wait times and unhelpful responses. This lack of effective support exacerbates user frustration and diminishes the perceived value of the service.

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I just use the basic free app for my iPhone and wifi. Never any threats except recently it keeps telling me my iPhone is not updated, but when I go to settings, my iPhone shows I’m updated. So, I don’t know why the McAfee app keeps saying I’m not.
Psychobillycadillac77
I keep getting messages and emails telling me that this app will scan emails for scams. But the button to continue after entering my email won’t work! It’s very frustrating.
MarloVig
I installed this app- without subscription- and had it for all of 10 seconds. I'm not a security expert but even I can tell you; they're more interested in getting ahold of your information to trade it than they are protecting it.
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I just use the basic free app for my iPhone and wifi. Never any threats except recently it keeps telling me my iPhone is not updated, but when I go to settings, my iPhone shows I’m updated. So, I don’t know why the McAfee app keeps saying I’m not.
Candice Wu
App Store
I keep getting messages and emails telling me that this app will scan emails for scams. But the button to continue after entering my email won’t work! It’s very frustrating.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I installed this app- without subscription- and had it for all of 10 seconds. I'm not a security expert but even I can tell you; they're more interested in getting ahold of your information to trade it than they are protecting it.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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