Trend Micro Maximum Security vs Airward

Trend Micro Maximum Security7.7Visit AAirward7.7Visit

Trend Micro Maximum Security #7 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Trend Micro

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A Airward #8 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Airward

• Trend Micro Maximum Security fits best

  Users seeking broad antivirus and identity protection

• Airward fits best

  Mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts

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Side by side

Feature	Trend Micro Maximum Security 7.7/10 Visit ↗	AAirward 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.7
Ranking	#7 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#8 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Users seeking broad antivirus and identity protection	Mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$104.95/yr	€39.99 one-time
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	macOS
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Trend Micro Maximum Security 0/3 · Airward 3/3
Device discovery	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Security checks	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Monitoring alerts	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome OS	macos
Scan method	Not checked yet	Both
Our review
Pros	Combines malware, ransomware, phishing, and scam protection Includes parental controls, password management, and identity monitoring Protects Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices	Free plan includes live device inventory and on-demand rescans Pro detects rogue access points and encryption downgrades Local analysis keeps inventory and event history on the Mac
Cons	Does not include Wi-Fi device discovery or network scanning No free plan; the listed subscription is billed annually The listed plan covers up to five devices	Available only for macOS 14 or later Change alerts and full event history require Pro Focused on local Wi-Fi monitoring rather than broader security
Our verdict	Trend Micro Maximum Security is consumer security software for people who want antivirus and broader protection across desktop and mobile devices. Its features include malware and ransomware protection, dangerous-website blocking, phishing… Read the review →	Airward is a macOS app for people who want to inventory devices on a local network and watch for suspicious Wi-Fi changes. It identifies devices by vendor, IP address, type and open ports, and lets users name, label and mark devices as… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Trend Micro Maximum Security — where it wins

  • Combines malware, ransomware, phishing, and scam protection
  • Includes parental controls, password management, and identity monitoring
  • Protects Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not include Wi-Fi device discovery or network scanning
  • No free plan; the listed subscription is billed annually
  • The listed plan covers up to five devices

• Airward — where it wins

  • Free plan includes live device inventory and on-demand rescans
  • Pro detects rogue access points and encryption downgrades
  • Local analysis keeps inventory and event history on the Mac

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for macOS 14 or later
  • Change alerts and full event history require Pro
  • Focused on local Wi-Fi monitoring rather than broader security

• Trend Micro Maximum Security7.7/10 · Paid

  A broad consumer security suite, but not a Wi-Fi network scanner.

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• AAirward7.7/10 · Free plan

  A macOS Wi-Fi scanner with free inventory and paid change alerts.

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