Comparison

Max Total Security vs ShieldForce

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

ShieldForce

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Discover ShieldForce by Idea Pioneers, a revolutionary mobile panic application dedicated to your safety, wherever you are in the world. Designed to provide continuous protection and instant communication with security services, ShieldForce puts your personal safety and that of your loved ones in the palm of your hands. Alert. Track. Engage. Become proactive in your community with one click and instantly receive alert notifications around you. Key features: • Always-on alert button, triggering an instant alert to your network of contacts and our control room. • Precise Location: Real-time tracking with an accuracy of 10 meters, for a quick intervention of the emergency services, with real-time guard and victim tracking. • 24/7/365 Protection: Seamless connectivity to our control center, without interruption. • Multi-Channel Notifications: Updates via SMS, email, push notifications, and WhatsApp. • Advanced Security: Biometric login and maximum protection of your data. • Join the ShieldForce Community and be part of a collective effort to make your environment safer. Download ShieldForce today to Ensure Certainty, Engage Community & Enhance Control

Screenshots

Max Total Security4 screens
ShieldForce3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShieldForce at none against Max Total Security's 2. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Max Total Security sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ShieldForce asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max Total Security ships an update every 3 months, ShieldForce every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Max Total Security versus ShieldForce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMax Total SecurityShieldForce
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax Secure Software India Private LimitedIdea Pioneers (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Max Total Security

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Max Total Security Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$19.991 Year
None

ShieldForce

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Max Total Security free?
Max Total Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShieldForce free?
ShieldForce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Max Total Security or ShieldForce have ads?
Neither Max Total Security nor ShieldForce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Max Total Security or ShieldForce?
Max Total Security ships an update every 3 months, and ShieldForce every 2 months. Most recently, Max Total Security was updated on November 2, 2026 and ShieldForce on October 30, 2026.

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