McAfee Security: Privacy & VPN

User Experience Report

Week of April 1st, 2025

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McAfee Security: Privacy & VPN

Top Insights This Week

Week of April 1st, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

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

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VPN Connectivity Issues

A significant number of users, approximately 20%, report that the VPN feature causes connectivity problems, blocking access to essential apps and websites, including banking and news sites. This issue leads to frustration and renders the app unusable for its intended purpose.

The VPN blocks everything, including my bank app and Pinterest, making the app a waste of money.

2

Automatic Renewal Complaints

Around 15% of users express dissatisfaction with the automatic renewal process, feeling that they are charged without proper consent or notification. This has led to financial strain and a perception of deceptive practices by McAfee.

I was charged a ridiculous amount for a renewal I didn't consent to, and it's been a struggle to get my money back.

3

App Stability Problems

Approximately 10% of users experience frequent app crashes and instability, particularly when the device goes to sleep or during updates. This affects the app's reliability and users' trust in its security capabilities.

The app crashes almost every time my device sleeps, and I've sent numerous logs with no improvement.

4

Customer Support Challenges

About 12% of users report difficulties in accessing effective customer support, leaving them unable to resolve issues like VPN activation or subscription problems. This lack of assistance contributes to user dissatisfaction.

Trying to resolve an issue with connection—absolutely NO HELP.

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Major Highlights of the Week

VPN Connectivity Issues
The VPN feature frequently disconnects or blocks access to essential apps and websites, causing significant inconvenience. Users report being unable to access banking apps and other critical services while the VPN is active.
The VPN blocks everything, including my bank app and Pinterest, making it unusable.
App Crashes
The app experiences frequent crashes, especially when the device goes to sleep, leading to a loss of VPN connection and overall instability. This issue undermines the app's primary function of providing security.
The app disconnects VPN and crashes almost every time my device sleeps.
Unwanted Auto-Renewals
Users are frustrated with automatic subscription renewals without explicit consent, leading to unexpected charges. This practice is perceived as deceptive and causes dissatisfaction among users.
I have been charged a ridiculous amount for protection I didn't agree to renew.
Ineffective Customer Support
There is a lack of effective customer support, leaving users unable to resolve issues such as app activation and connectivity problems. This results in users abandoning the app for alternatives with better support.
After multiple attempts, I have been unable to activate my subscription and received no effective help.
Security Feature Limitations
The app's security features, such as virus scanning and data cleanup, are perceived as inadequate or ineffective. Users feel they are paying for services that do not deliver the promised protection.
The app only tells you what's compromised without actually fixing anything.
Misleading Marketing
Users feel misled by the app's marketing, which promises comprehensive protection but fails to deliver on key features. This discrepancy between expectations and reality leads to user dissatisfaction.
I downloaded the app expecting a free iPhone cleaner, but it demanded high prices instead.
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Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
VPN Connectivity Issues
The VPN feature frequently disconnects or blocks access to essential apps and websites, causing significant inconvenience. Users report being unable to access banking apps and other critical services while the VPN is active.
App Crashes
The app experiences frequent crashes, especially when the device goes to sleep, leading to a loss of VPN connection and overall instability. This issue undermines the app's primary function of providing security.
Unwanted Auto-Renewals
Users are frustrated with automatic subscription renewals without explicit consent, leading to unexpected charges. This practice is perceived as deceptive and causes dissatisfaction among users.
Ineffective Customer Support
There is a lack of effective customer support, leaving users unable to resolve issues such as app activation and connectivity problems. This results in users abandoning the app for alternatives with better support.
Security Feature Limitations
The app's security features, such as virus scanning and data cleanup, are perceived as inadequate or ineffective. Users feel they are paying for services that do not deliver the promised protection.
Misleading Marketing
Users feel misled by the app's marketing, which promises comprehensive protection but fails to deliver on key features. This discrepancy between expectations and reality leads to user dissatisfaction.

Quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes

Frequent crashes, and the app disconnects VPN then crashes almost every time device sleeps. Actual security performance must not matter, as the main feature of the app is apparently upselling services. Appears McAfee is on the way down.
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Week of April 1st, 2025
The VPN blocks everything, not just unsafe websites. I can’t even get into my bank app, Pinterest, etc. Literally nothing works. Waste of money.
Emma Saucedo
Week of April 1st, 2025
I’ve had this app for a while now and I started noticing that the VPN is showing even when it’s not on. You also automatically renewed when I didn’t give you permission and that won’t be happening again.
Melissa Proctor
Week of April 1st, 2025

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Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes
Frequent crashes, and the app disconnects VPN then crashes almost every time device sleeps. Actual security performance must not matter, as the main feature of the app is apparently upselling services. Appears McAfee is on the way down.
Candice Wu
App Store
The VPN blocks everything, not just unsafe websites. I can’t even get into my bank app, Pinterest, etc. Literally nothing works. Waste of money.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I’ve had this app for a while now and I started noticing that the VPN is showing even when it’s not on. You also automatically renewed when I didn’t give you permission and that won’t be happening again.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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