Comparison

MetaCert vs Realize LIVE

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Realize LIVE

Features
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This is the official Siemens Realize LIVE event app, your personal guide to Realize LIVE activities providing fast access to all relevant event information. All available events are listed in an overview screen and can be selected individually for more detailed information. This includes experience-enhancing content such as agendas and conference schedules as well as feature pages on highlight topics such as major exhibits and special guests. Users can post to the newsfeed, book their workspaces and sessions directly from the app and can see who is participating with them. Whether before, during, or after the event the Siemens Realize LIVE event app gives you the information you need, all in one place.

Screenshots

MetaCert4 screens
Realize LIVE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Realize LIVE at none against MetaCert's 4. MetaCert's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. MetaCert sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Realize LIVE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MetaCert versus Realize LIVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaCertRealize LIVE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetaCert Inc.Siemens AG

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MetaCert

Subscriptions4
  • 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
None

Realize LIVE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetaCert free?
MetaCert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Realize LIVE free?
Realize LIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MetaCert or Realize LIVE have ads?
Neither MetaCert nor Realize LIVE shows ads.

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