Since you can only download an app on the App Store, and Apple verifies that every app available is safe to use, it’s really hard for cyber attackers to hack you with an app on iPhone.

Apple claims that Android has over 50 times more security threats and problems than Apple, and it believes that sideloading is a big reason for that. Even though this is a huge limitation-and a solid reason why people choose Android over iPhone-Apple has its reasons.

You can sideload apps pretty easily on most devices, except for the iPhone (and iPad). In case you don’t know anything about sideloading, this basically means that you’re able to install apps from websites and third-party apps without using the App Store. The company doesn’t want you to sideload apps into the iPhone. Apple has been a hot topic as of late, and there’s a reason for that. The Bright Side of Apple’s Policy Against Sideloading Why is that? Apple doesn’t let them have antivirus because the company thinks the iPhone doesn’t need it.

Most apps offer other features like Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), security checks for websites and Wi-Fi networks, and even passwords managers. It’s an app that has everything but an antivirus. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “But companies like McAfee and Avast do have apps on the App Store.” And you’re right most companies that are well-known for their antivirus programs have an on the App Store.

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