# Max Security vs PocketScroll

The clearest difference is update cadence: PocketScroll at every 4 days against Max Security's every 22 months. Max Security's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Max Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PocketScroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Max Security ships an update every 22 months, PocketScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Max Security | PocketScroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-security/id382339054/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **20** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tamer Abdel-Baset](https://appshunter.io/developer/375954576) | [Flavio Amorim](https://appshunter.io/developer/596956264) |

## What reviewers say

### Max Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-security/id382339054)

Simulate a fingerprint scanner to entertain friends by pretending your device has advanced security. This app uses a hidden button to grant or deny access, creating a fun illusion with visual and sound effects.

**Highlights:** Fingerprint scanner simulation, Hidden access control button, Visual effects, Sound effects, Optimized for all screen sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & ability to change welcome message | $0.99 | one-time |


### PocketScroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketscroll/id6759506146)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Adventurer | $2.99 | per month |
| The Dungeon Master | $9.99 | per month |
| The Guild Master | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Max Security free?

Max Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PocketScroll free?

PocketScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Max Security or PocketScroll have ads?

Neither Max Security nor PocketScroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Max Security or PocketScroll?

Max Security ships an update every 22 months, and PocketScroll every 4 days. Most recently, Max Security was updated on October 6, 2026 and PocketScroll on October 2, 2026.

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