ShortcutTimer vs TypeSafe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ShortcutTimer
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Shortcut Timer is a simple timer app that can easily be used for timing anything that requires a countdown. It has been built for using with Shortcuts, and includes many shortcut actions to control all the available functions.
TypeSafe
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TypeSafe β Donβt Get Scammed That message looked real. That call felt urgent. Thatβs how it happens. Scams today donβt look like scams anymore β they look like your bank, your delivery, your friends. TypeSafe helps you catch them before itβs too late. REAL-TIME PROTECTION β CALLS & SMS TypeSafe doesnβt just scan β it protects you live. β’ Identify suspicious incoming calls β’ Detect scam SMS messages β’ Block known scam numbers β’ Get instant warnings before you act Because by the time you realise, itβs usually too late. CHECK ANYTHING β ANYWHERE Got something suspicious? β’ Screenshot it β’ Or share it to TypeSafe β’ Get a clear answer in seconds No guessing. No second-guessing. WHAT TYPESAFE CHECKS β’ Fake or impersonating links β’ Scam messages and phishing attempts β’ Suspicious phone numbers β’ Viral claims that donβt feel right You donβt just get a verdict β you see why. WORKS ACROSS EVERYTHING Scams donβt just happen in one place β so neither do we. β’ SMS & WhatsApp β’ Incoming calls (live lookup & blocking) β’ Emails β’ Links from any app β’ Screenshots BUILT FOR REAL LIFE β’ Scan directly from your keyboard β’ One-tap screenshot detection β’ Share anything into TypeSafe β’ Real-time call & SMS protection No switching apps. No friction. WHY PEOPLE USE TYPESAFE Because most scams donβt look obvious. They look normal β until itβs too late. TypeSafe gives you that extra layer of protection β right when you need it. PRICING Free to start Upgrade to Pro for unlimited scans SUPPORT daniel@typesafe.app typesafe.app/privacy typesafe.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShortcutTimer at none against TypeSafe's 2. ShortcutTimer also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TypeSafe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ShortcutTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShortcutTimer | TypeSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Smith | Leong Wen Xuan |
In-app purchases
ShortcutTimer
No in-app purchases
TypeSafe
- TypeSafe Pro$7.991 Month
- TypeSafe Pro$49.991 Year
Questions
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