Comparison

Shortcut vs Ekadi Security

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

Head to head
About

Shortcut

Features
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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 โ€ข Pick the country code โ€ข Type or paste the number โ€ข Add a message if you like โ€ข Tap WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or SMS โ€“ 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 โ€ข Contacting sellers and buyers on marketplaces โ€ข Messaging delivery drivers, couriers and service providers โ€ข Small businesses replying to customer enquiries โ€ข Anyone who wants a clean, clutter-free contact list Simple, fast and easy to use. Download Shortcut and start chatting without saving numbers.

About

Ekadi Security

Features
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Ekadi Security offers a seamless and elegant solution for managing event invitations and enhancing event security. Designed with user-friendliness and security in mind, Ekadi Security ensures that your electronic invitations are both stylish and secure. Features: 1. Create and Send Elegant Invitations - Share invitations directly with your family and friends via WhatsApp and SMS. 2. Enhanced Event Security - Improve the security of your event with our advanced verification system. - Use the built-in QR-Code scanner to verify the authenticity of each invitation at the event. - Ensure that only genuine invitees gain access to your event, providing peace of mind and a secure environment. With Ekadi Security, managing your event invitations has never been easier or more secure. Say goodbye to the hassle of physical invitations and the uncertainty of gatecrashers. Embrace the future of event security and invitation management with Ekadi Security.

Screenshots

Shortcut4 screens
Ekadi Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shortcut at every 9 days against Ekadi Security's every 3 weeks. Ekadi Security's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shortcut ships an update every 9 days, Ekadi Security every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Shortcut versus Ekadi Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcutEkadi Security
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUday PatelTymtalk Corporation limited

In-app purchases

None

Shortcut

No in-app purchases

None

Ekadi Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shortcut free?
Shortcut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ekadi Security free?
Ekadi Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shortcut or Ekadi Security have ads?
Neither Shortcut nor Ekadi Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shortcut or Ekadi Security?
Shortcut ships an update every 9 days, and Ekadi Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shortcut was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ekadi Security on October 30, 2026.

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