Comparison

Allow2Surf vs Max

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

Head to head
About

Allow2Surf

This browser allows users to manage and control web access based on set time limits and quotas. It functions as a demonstration of the Allow2 service for developers and device manufacturers.

Highlights
  • Time usage coordination
  • Access allowance control
  • Quota management
  • Developer demonstration
  • Integration with Allow2 library
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This is a full-featured web browser that utilises the Allow2 service to coordinate and control usage times and allowances. PLEASE NOTE: ALLOW2SURF DOES NOT FILTER CONTENT, IT ONLY RESTRICTS ACCESS BASED ON TIMES AND QUOTAS. If you use a content filtering web browser, please contact them and ask them to use the free Allow2 library to limit times and quotas as well. This browser acts as a demonstration of how the Allow2 can be easily incorporated into your own projects if you are a developer or device manufacturer. The source code for this Demo Applications is available from... Allow2 sdk information for all languages: https://allow2.github.io Allow2 Cocoapod: https://cocoapods.org/pods/Allow2 Github: https://www.github.com/Allow2/Allow2Surf

About

Max

Features
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About the App Meet Max™—Australia’s private, powerful and secure browser for iOS. Max helps protect your privacy by blocking intrusive ads, trackers and unwanted content with MaxGuard™. Inspired by the echidna—private, resilient and well-defended—Max delivers a cleaner, faster browsing experience with fewer distractions. See MaxGuard working in real time, reduce unnecessary data usage and enjoy the web with greater privacy. Max does not sell or share your browsing data. Features MaxGuard content filtering Built-in ad blocking Tracker protection Private search Bookmark and favourite importing Light and dark modes Secure, encrypted connections where supported Automatic updates through the App Store Reduced data usage and improved battery efficiency Australian owned and managed Browse faster. Browse with confidence. Browse with Max™. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Allow2Surf4 screens
Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Allow2Surf at none against Max's 3. Allow2Surf also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Allow2Surf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Allow2Surf versus Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllow2SurfMax
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB166 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAllow2 Pty LtdDataBench

In-app purchases

None

Allow2Surf

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Max

Subscriptions2
  • Community Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Community Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Top Up 10 Gb$2.99

Questions

Is Allow2Surf free?
Allow2Surf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Max free?
Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Allow2Surf or Max have ads?
Neither Allow2Surf nor Max shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Allow2Surf or Max?
Allow2Surf ships an update every 3 months, and Max every 3 months. Most recently, Allow2Surf was updated on October 8, 2026 and Max on October 18, 2026.

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