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AT&T ActiveArmor Mobile Security: Comprehensive Protection Against Digital Threats

by AT&T Services, Inc.

4.5
IOSUtilities
AT&T ActiveArmor provides multi-layered mobile security for iOS users, offering spam call blocking, malicious link detection, and public Wi-Fi protection. The app serves AT&T subscribers seeking enhanced digital security against evolving cyber threats.

Detailed Review

AT&T ActiveArmor positions itself as a comprehensive mobile security solution designed specifically for AT&T subscribers, offering layered protection against various digital threats. The application functions as a digital shield, integrating directly with AT&T's network capabilities to provide enhanced security features beyond standard iOS protections. The app's core functionality includes real-time spam and scam call identification, suspicious text message filtering, malicious link blocking, and public Wi-Fi vulnerability protection. These features operate through continuous threat analysis that leverages AT&T's extensive network data combined with behavioral pattern recognition. The call protection system automatically identifies and flags potential scam numbers, while the text security feature scans messages for phishing attempts and suspicious links before they reach the user's primary messaging interface. User experience demonstrates a clean, intuitive interface that prioritizes accessibility while maintaining comprehensive security controls. The dashboard provides clear visibility into blocked threats and security events, with customizable settings allowing users to adjust protection levels according to their risk tolerance. Real-world usage patterns show the app operates efficiently in the background without significant battery drain or performance impact, making it suitable for continuous protection during daily mobile usage. User feedback trends indicate strong satisfaction with the app's effectiveness, particularly regarding scam prevention. Reviewer Lynh185 noted on July 30, 2025: 'Having this service gives me more peace of mind. It tells me what it found and removed.' Another user, G Vance, commented on August 1, 2025: 'This is a good app. 8.5/10 on design 10/10 on function. It actually works.' However, some users have noted feature changes between versions, with one September 2025 reviewer mentioning the removal of direct-to-voicemail functionality for unknown callers. The application demonstrates notable strengths in network-integrated threat detection and user-friendly operation, though its exclusivity to AT&T subscribers represents a significant limitation. The app excels particularly for users seeking automated, always-on protection against common mobile threats without requiring extensive technical knowledge. While it provides robust baseline security, power users might desire more granular control over certain features, and the dependency on carrier-specific integration means non-AT&T users cannot benefit from its protections.

Key Features

  • Real-time scam call identification that analyzes incoming calls against constantly updated threat databases to prevent financial fraud
  • Suspicious text message filtering that scans messages for phishing attempts and malicious links before delivery
  • Public Wi-Fi protection that encrypts connections and alerts users to network vulnerabilities when using unsecured hotspots
  • Automatic threat blocking that operates seamlessly in background without requiring user intervention for basic protection
  • Security activity reporting that provides detailed logs of blocked threats and potential security incidents
  • Network-integrated protection that leverages AT&T's carrier-level data for enhanced threat detection capabilities

Why Users Love It

Network-integrated threat detection
Minimal performance impact

Perfect for: AT&T subscribers seeking enhanced mobile security protection

Screenshots

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Current Rank

#8

+39 from last week

Best Rank

#8

All-time high

Average Rank

#27

30-day average

User Reviews

93816149592
Sep 25, 2025

It is insane that calls known to be spam or fraud are allowed in anyway. But definitely works and blocks them doesn’t even show as a missed call. It works It is insane that calls known to be spam or fraud are allowed in anyway. But definitely works and blocks them doesn’t even show as a missed call.

nickname is not important.
Sep 5, 2025

The older version of this app had an option to send calls, that were not in your contacts, directly to voicemail. The response from the developer suggests that a user turn on silence unknown callers which is an option under settings\phone. This option only prevents the phone from ringing as well as allowing the caller to leave a voicemail. What they fail to consider is the connected Bluetooth items such as Bluetooth watches and Bluetooth features in modern vehicles. Those connected Bluetooth items still alert the users of incoming calls. It is the alerting of the calls that users prefer not to get. So just preventing the phone from ringing isn’t the only issue. Preventing the alert of an incoming call is the issue. What I’m asking the developers to do is please bring back the feature to sent callers, that are not listed in our contacts, directly to voicemail. Simply preventing the phone from ringing is not adequate. With this feature enabled, users would only receive an alert if the caller did actually leave a voicemail. It would be awesome if the developers would actually read what users are trying to convey to them. Instead, they just hit the auto response button. If it isn’t too much trouble, please read the complaint, if you do, you’ll see that trouble shooting is not required. Callers not in our contacts The older version of this app had an option to send calls, that were not in your contacts, directly to voicemail. The response from the developer suggests that a user turn on silence unknown callers which is an option under settings\phone. This option only prevents the phone from ringing as well as allowing the caller to leave a voicemail. What they fail to consider is the connected Bluetooth items such as Bluetooth watches and Bluetooth features in modern vehicles. Those connected Bluetooth items still alert the users of incoming calls. It is the alerting of the calls that users prefer not to get. So just preventing the phone from ringing isn’t the only issue. Preventing the alert of an incoming call is the issue. What I’m asking the developers to do is please bring back the feature to sent callers, that are not listed in our contacts, directly to voicemail. Simply preventing the phone from ringing is not adequate. With this feature enabled, users would only receive an alert if the caller did actually leave a voicemail.It would be awesome if the developers would actually read what users are trying to convey to them. Instead, they just hit the auto response button. If it isn’t too much trouble, please read the complaint, if you do, you’ll see that trouble shooting is not required.

8/toes
Sep 5, 2025

I really like this protection. It has been good for me. Keep up the good work. To save us from scammers. So on and so forth. Retired I really like this protection. It has been good for me. Keep up the good work. To save us from scammers. So on and so forth.

linda.stelly0807@gmail. Com
Aug 23, 2025

I love what I have. Don’t want to change anything!! THANKS Keep What I have I love what I have. Don’t want to change anything!! THANKS

G Vance
Aug 2, 2025

I'm the first to bemoan AT&T for a number of reasons but I have to give credit where it's due. This is a good app. 8.5/10 on design 10/10 on function It actually works. Well done, AT&T I'm the first to bemoan AT&T for a number of reasons but I have to give credit where it's due. This is a good app.8.5/10 on design10/10 on function

App Details

Developer

AT&T Services, Inc.

Platform

ios

Rating

4.5

Last Updated

10/8/2025