Secury - Anti Spy Securityv1.3

Released August 31, 2022Redesign

iOS

The recent redesign caused a severe decline in user sentiment, with the average rating dropping from 5.0 to 1.14. Technical instability and user reports of deceptive subscription tactics have rendered the update a net negative for the product. The release failed to deliver on core functionality, resulting in near-universal dissatisfaction.

What changed

UXComplete overhaul of the user interface
New featureIntroduction of new premium features
MonetizationIntroduction of new premium features

Reception

12/ 100 impact scoreStrongly Negative

What didn't

UX
backfired
The interface overhaul triggered high-frequency reports of app freezing and failure to display device lists.
New feature
backfired
Introduction of premium features correlates with high-frequency user reports of deceptive subscription practices and difficult cancellation paths.
Monetization
backfired
Users report the app fails to function as advertised following the update, undermining the value proposition of the new premium tier.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisSeptember 15, 2026

The average rating declined by 3.86 stars following the redesign, shifting from a perfect score to near-universal dissatisfaction. Users report the app fails to deliver on advertised functionality and describe aggressive subscription tactics that lack clear cancellation paths. The update appears to have introduced significant technical instability, resulting in a negative sentiment trend that persists long after the release.

-3.86 ★

Sentiment shift

New complaints (3)

Users report the app fails to install or function as advertisedhighversion-tied

Reviewers describe deceptive subscription practices and difficulty canceling recurring chargeshighversion-tied

Interface instability and freezing occur when attempting to view device listsmediumversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

Address technical instability causing freezes during device list navigation to restore core utility.
Simplify subscription cancellation flows to address user reports of deceptive billing practices.
Investigate functional regressions preventing the app from operating as advertised to recover the baseline rating.

Original release notes

- Total revamped UI
- New premium features introduced