Max Total Security vs Shortcut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Max Total Security
This app offers a suite of security and privacy tools to protect your device and data. It includes features like photo vault, call blocking, Wi-Fi security, and a safe browser to enhance your online experience and device safety.
- Photo Vault with password/PIN protection
- Thief Cam for intrusion detection
- Photo compression and duplicate finder
- Device locator and alarm
- Call blocker and message filter
- Safe Wi-Fi and secure browser
- Contact backup to cloud services
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Max Total Security has added many new features: Location tracking, Safe Contacts back up on iCloud, Drop-Box or E-mail, Safety from malicious websites in Safari, your own Safe Browser, Thief Cam to protect Photo from unauthorized access, Photo Vault, Duplicate Finder and Photo Compressor for saving space, ensures privacy with safe Call Blocker & Message Filter, safety to Wi-Fi network from ARP network attack & tracks mobile Data usage. FEATURES: 1. Photo Vault #Hides all your photos with a Password / secure Pin & maintains your privacy #Select photos from photo gallery and store them in Password / Pin protected Photo Vault #View, Restore or Delete photos within the Vault # Intrusion Detection by Thief Cam helps find phone if phone is compromised or stolen # Sends photo of Thief in email with a photo of the intruder and the device locator to help recover your iPhone/iPad and catch the thief on 3 failed attempts 2. Photo Compression #Free up space on your device by reducing the size of photos 3. Photo Duplicate Finder #Organize Photos and remove unwanted duplicates to save space # Make it faster to search for photos 4. Device Locator #Allows location tracking of your device, sound an alarm to find your iPhone / iPad device through our Web Portal 5. Call Blocker & Message Filter # Block calls from selected phone numbers on a tap # Easily filter/block Text messages from selected phone numbers. 6. FB Privacy #Keeps your account in check for Privacy and Identity risks 7. Contact Backup #Easily backup / Restore all of your Contacts on your device from Dropbox, iCloud or email 8. Safe Wi-Fi #Get complete peace of mind as you connect to Wi-Fi networks on the go, to know your connection is safe and secure. Also catches rogue Access points Note: Safe Wi-Fi works below iOS 11 9. Max Data Saver #Keeps track of your network data usage and Wi-Fi usage with Limits, Graphs and Reminders 10. Browser Check Safari Extension-Gives a safe Web experience #Provides safe browsing experience by blocking malicious websites 11. Safe Browser #Another secure environment towards safer Surfing, Shopping, Socializing and Banking #A custom browser which checks every website for malicious content 12. 24x7 support #Get complimentary Pro support and future updates Note: These settings should be ON in your device for this App to work properly. 1.Settings -> Notification Center -> Messages -> App's notification should be ON 2.Settings -> General -> Background app refresh -> App notification should be ON 3.Settings -> Privacy -> Location Services -> Max Total Security should be ON 4. This app is using GPS for locate device feature: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life." - Privacy Policy https://maxpcsecure.com/privacypolicy.htm - Terms of Service: https://maxpcsecure.com/mts-terms.html App Auto-Renewable Subscription Description: - Max Total Security Pro includes Anti-Theft, FB Privacy, Data Saver, Photo Vault, and Safe Browser plus feature updates & upgrades. All pro users have access to 24x7 Technical support. - Subscription model: 24 USD for one year, 1 month at 3 USD per month - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at the confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription - Privacy Policy: https://www.maxpcsecure.com/privacypolicy.htm - Terms of Service: https://www.maxpcsecure.com/mts-terms.html
Shortcut
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Message any phone number without saving it to your contacts. Shortcut lets you start a chat on WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or SMS in one tap. No more cluttering your address book with delivery drivers, sellers, plumbers or one-time contacts. Just enter the number and chat. HOW IT WORKS • Pick the country code • Type or paste the number • Add a message if you like • Tap WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or SMS – your chat opens instantly KEY FEATURES Chat without saving Open a conversation with any number on WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or SMS without adding it to your contacts. Paste in one tap Copied a number from a website, email or message? Tap the paste icon to fill it in. Message templates Save messages you send often and add them to a chat with one tap. Recent numbers Numbers you message appear in your recent list. Tap one to chat again, give it a nickname so you remember who it is, or pin the ones you use most. Open a profile Jump straight to an Instagram, Snapchat, X or YouTube profile by entering the username. My Chat Link and QR code Create your own chat link and QR code to share, so people can message you without saving your number. Add an optional message they'll send you. QR scanner Scan a QR code with your camera, or pick an image from your gallery, to open links and chats instantly. PERFECT FOR • Contacting sellers and buyers on marketplaces • Messaging delivery drivers, couriers and service providers • Small businesses replying to customer enquiries • Anyone who wants a clean, clutter-free contact list Simple, fast and easy to use. Download Shortcut and start chatting without saving numbers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shortcut at none against Max Total Security's 2. Shortcut also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Max Total Security's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Max Total Security sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shortcut asks for nothing beyond the download.
Max Total Security ships an update every 3 months, Shortcut every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Max Total Security | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Max Secure Software India Private Limited | Uday Patel |
In-app purchases
Max Total Security
- Monthly Max Total Security Pro$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro Subscription$19.991 Year
Shortcut
No in-app purchases
Questions
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