LifeLock Identity icon
Norton 360 Security & VPN icon
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Gen Digital

For security-conscious consumers and families seeking proactive protection against malware, identity theft, and online scams.

15apps3.4(2.6M) Multi-theme

Snapshot

Who is Gen Digital?

Protecting consumers from evolving digital threats and identity theft through an integrated suite of security, privacy, and restoration tools.

Target audience

Security-conscious consumersFamilies seeking proactive protection against malwareIdentity theft

Top rival

DuckDuckGo

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 15
15
apps
Utilities10
Finance2
Productivity2
Photo & Video1

Last updated

Norton 360 Security & VPN

v26.6.0.260416405

4mo ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

What defines Gen Digital?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Consumer cyber safety and identity protection

Scale

studio

Target audience

Security-conscious consumers and families seeking proactive protection against malware, identity theft, and online scams.

Intense

Portfolio momentum

Released 46 updates across 14 apps in the last 6 months with over 85% of the portfolio currently active โ€” demonstrating intense development velocity.

Last release 11d agoActive apps 12Abandoned 2

Portfolio

What does Gen Digital ship?

Apps

15 apps analysed

LifeLock Identity icon
LifeLock Identity

ID Theft Protection on-the-go. Manage fraud alertsโ€ , notifications and more.

4.8(190.8K)
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Norton 360 Security & VPN icon
Norton 360 Security & VPN

Try Norton 360 with AI-powered malware protection, virus scanner & fast VPN!

4.6(2M)
View Intel โ†’

Established brand trust drives high organic install velocity

  • Core security features provide peace of mind for users monitoring device safety
  • Subscription and billing transparency issues create significant friction for long-term users
  • Users appreciate the sense of digital security provided by the active tracking protection features
  • Frequent launch failures and app crashes prevent users from accessing the service after installation

Distributed across 20 markets, strongest in Europe.

Based on 3 of 15 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete ยท last scanned .

Americas (4)

  • United States3 / 3
  • Brazil2 / 3
  • Canada2 / 3
  • Mexico2 / 3

Europe (9)

  • France2 / 3
  • Germany2 / 3
  • Italy2 / 3
  • Netherlands2 / 3
  • Spain2 / 3
โ€บ+4 more europe markets
  • Sweden2 / 3
  • United Kingdom2 / 3
  • Portugal1 / 3
  • Turkey1 / 3

Asia-Pacific (7)

  • Australia2 / 3
  • India2 / 3
  • Japan2 / 3
  • Singapore2 / 3
  • Indonesia1 / 3
โ€บ+2 more asia-pacific markets
  • South Korea1 / 3
  • Vietnam1 / 3

Core markets (3/3 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

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Rivals

Who does Gen Digital compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(3)

AdBlock Labs

known forAdBlock

1 app4.5Utilities

With over one million reviews, this app dominates the niche for browser-based tracking and ad prevention, serving as the primary benchmark for user expectations in this category.

Bitdefender SRL

known forBitdefender Mobile Security

1 app4.7Utilities

Directly competes in the mobile security and antivirus niche with a high-velocity release cadence and comparable feature set.

TOPAPPS TECH PTE

known forVPN Proxy Speed - Super VPN

1 app4.8Productivity

Both apps target mobile users seeking free, unlimited bandwidth and secure Wi-Fi connections. They compete directly for the same privacy-conscious audience on mobile platforms.

Contenders(6)

DuckDuckGo

known forDuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPN

1 app4.7Utilities

This app aggressively integrates privacy-focused search, AI, and VPN services into a single, high-velocity release cycle.

Express VPN

known forExpressVPN ยท Secure & Fast VPN

1 app4.7Utilities

A premium-positioned competitor that emphasizes ease of use and high-performance connectivity for privacy-conscious users.

Mosaic S.r.l.

known forRobokiller: Spam Call Blocker

1 app4.5Utilities

Focuses on the communication privacy niche by specifically targeting spam calls and SMS messages.

Nordvpn S.A.

known forNordVPN: VPN Fast & Secure

1 app4.7Utilities

A dominant force in the privacy utility space that leverages strong brand recognition and extensive server infrastructure.

Bear Tech Lab

known forFast VPN: Secure Speedy Proxy

1 app4.9Productivity

Both apps target the mobile privacy market with free-to-use VPN services, competing for users seeking encrypted connections on public Wi-Fi networks.

Total Security

known forTotalAV

1 app4.2Utilities

Provides a comprehensive security suite that combines privacy tools with traditional antivirus and device optimization features.

Same space(4)

Microsoft

known forMicrosoft Edge

1 app4.7Utilities

A major browser competitor that incorporates tracking prevention as a native, free feature for all users.

Free VPN Planet

known forPlanet Free VPN โ„ข Super Proxy

1 app4.6Productivity

It competes for the same privacy-conscious user base by using a no-registration model to lower entry barriers.

Opera Norway AS

known forOpera: AI browser with VPN

1 app4.7Utilities

A browser-centric utility that differentiates itself through built-in free VPN and AI-assisted browsing tools.

True Software Scandinavia AB

known forTruecaller: Premium Caller ID

1 app4.5Utilities

A large-scale communication utility that relies on community-driven data to identify unknown callers.

New entrants(2)

MOTO HIGHLIGHT TEAM

known forQuickClean & Secure

1 app0.0Productivity

It targets the same mobile maintenance audience by bundling storage management with security scanning tools.

SOON BODYWERKZ

known forJumpJumpVPN: Fast & Secure

1 appUtilities

Users report: Rapidly emerging VPN utility with high update velocity, signaling an attempt to capture market share in the privacy space.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Gen Digital publish?
Gen Digital has 15 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Utilities category.
What kind of apps does Gen Digital make?
Gen Digital's portfolio is concentrated in Utilities and Finance, with an average rating of 3.4/5 across rated apps.
What is Gen Digital's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Norton 360 Security & VPN is Gen Digital's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Gen Digital's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Gen Digital's apps across 20 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
14
With full intel:
0
With overview:
14
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Gen Digital, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. โ€œGen Digital intelligence.โ€ Updated 2026-04-28. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/gen-digital-inc

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