MetaCert vs Coden
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MetaCert
This app verifies links before you open them, protecting you from scams across messages, email, and browsers. It uses a 'Zero Trust' approach, treating all links as suspicious until proven safe, and integrates system-wide for seamless checking.
- Zero Trust Link Verification
- System-level share menu integration
- Automatic checking in default browser
- Blocks new and unknown scams
- Works across messages, email, and apps
- Real-time security warnings
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Verify any link before you open it. Stop scams in messages, email, chat, apps and browsers. Because you should never wonder if a link is safe. Even careful people can be tricked. Checking every link takes time and effort. Most security apps tell you to protect yourself but leave you guessing. That’s not real protection. MetaCert makes it simple. No switching. No copying. No extra steps. 2 NEW INVENTIONS IN MOBILE SECURITY: 1. Zero Trust Link Verification treats every link as suspicious until proven safe. It can block even brand new scams. 2. System-level integration adds the Link Verifier to your iPhone’s share menu in all your apps with one install. No setup required. Real protection, built-in. After you install, MetaCert is ready right away. Tap to verify any link without leaving the app you are using. Real security means you don’t have to think twice. While other tools scan for known threats or use AI that can be tricked, MetaCert follows one simple rule: Trust no link until it is verified. WE HAVE EXPERIENCE: We invented mobile app security and licensed our patents to top security companies. But that old model cannot stop scams that use new, unreported links. We built something completely different. MetaCert is also the company that killed the phishing problem on Slack for crypto companies and their communities in 2017. Now we want to bring a new level of protection to everyone - across SMS, Discord, Telegram, email and more. Try MetaCert free for 7 days. No charge. Cancel anytime in your iPhone settings. Nothing to lose. Limited Time: 40% Off for Early Supporters. Premium security. Accessible for everyone. Works automatically in: - Messages - WhatsApp - Apple Mail - Gmail - Outlook - Instagram - QR Codes - Telegram - Discord - Reddit - Slack - Teams - Browsers - And more HOW IT WORKS Watch the short video above to see it in action. BUILT FOR EVERYONE • New to security? Get instant clarity with no effort. • Tech-savvy? Double-check any link in seconds. AVOID: - Fake login pages - Scam sites - Malware and spyware - Fraud - Crypto scams - Text scams - Email phishing - Fake QR codes - Fake invoices and contracts WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO CHECK? If Safari is your default browser, MetaCert checks links automatically before they load. • Dangerous? You get a warning. • Verified? Green shield. • Unverified? Grey shield. A slim bar on the side of Safari shows you instantly - even if you forget to check. APPLE BUSINESS MANAGER & SCHOOL MANAGER Supports Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager for easy device deployment. Bulk licensing for teams and schools coming soon. Contact us to learn more. hello@metacert.com WHO IS METACERT? MetaCert is the cybersecurity company that invented Zero Trust URL Authentication, the new gold standard for verifying web links and stopping online impersonation scams. Our founder co-founded the global standard for URL classification at the W3C (the standards body for the World Wide Web) and helped pioneer labelling for user accounts and social profiles now used by companies like Twitter. We began as a spin-out from an Irish telecom and web standards firm in 2002. Today we’re a venture-backed security company spread across Ireland, Silicon Valley, Canada, Ukraine, and the UK with deep roots in telecom, mobile, and internet security. Our investors include leading angel networks, family offices, and founders of companies such as Travelocity, Kayak, PayByPhone, Appthority and Qik. MetaCert holds patents licensed by many of the world’s top security vendors. NEED HELP? We’re here for you. During these early stages, our founder Paul would love to hear from you directly. Email me: paul@metacert.com Support: https://metacert.uservoice.com Support Team: hello@metacert.com
Coden
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Coden is a beautifully simple password generator. Generate strong, cryptographically secure passwords in one click — and never compromise on privacy. No accounts. No cloud. No subscriptions. Pay once, use forever. THREE WAYS TO GENERATE • Symbols — classic random passwords with full control over length, numbers, symbols, and uppercase letters. • Words — memorable passphrases built from real words, with custom separators and optional numbers. • Bulk — generate up to 500 passwords at once and copy any of them with a single click. BUILT FOR IPHONE • Native SwiftUI app, fast and lightweight. • Generate a password in one tap. • Recent history kept locally on your device. • Live strength indicator: from Weak to Fortress. • Customize separators, length, character sets, and more. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Coden generates passwords entirely using Apple's cryptographically secure random number generator. Nothing is ever sent over the network. Nothing is ever stored beyond your current session. There is no account to create, no sync to configure, no telemetry running in the background. Your passwords are yours alone. PAY ONCE. USE FOREVER. No subscriptions. No hidden tiers. No "premium" features held hostage. Buy Coden once and own it — including all future updates. Coden is a one-person indie project, made with care. If you love it, leave a review — it really helps.
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Verdict
MetaCert and Coden are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. MetaCert sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Coden sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MetaCert ships an update every 2 weeks, Coden every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MetaCert | Coden |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MetaCert Inc. | Aliaksei Bychkou |
In-app purchases
MetaCert
- Personal Monthly Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Family Monthly Membership7 Days trial$39.991 Month
- Personal Annual Membership7 Days trial$299.991 Year
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- Family Annual Membership7 Days trial$389.991 Year
Coden
- Coden Pro$6.99
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