Comparison

ShortcutTimer vs TypeSafe

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

Head to head
About

ShortcutTimer

Features
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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.

About

TypeSafe

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TypeSafe β€” Don’t Get Scammed That message looked real. That call felt urgent. That’s how it happens. Scams today don’t look like scams anymore β€” they look like your bank, your delivery, your friends. TypeSafe helps you catch them before it’s too late. REAL-TIME PROTECTION β€” CALLS & SMS TypeSafe doesn’t 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, it’s 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 don’t feel right You don’t just get a verdict β€” you see why. WORKS ACROSS EVERYTHING Scams don’t 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 don’t look obvious. They look normal β€” until it’s 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

Screenshots

ShortcutTimer4 screens
TypeSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TypeSafe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ShortcutTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ShortcutTimer versus TypeSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortcutTimerTypeSafe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert SmithLeong Wen Xuan

In-app purchases

None

ShortcutTimer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TypeSafe

Subscriptions2
  • TypeSafe Pro$7.991 Month
  • TypeSafe Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ShortcutTimer free?
ShortcutTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TypeSafe free?
TypeSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShortcutTimer or TypeSafe have ads?
Neither ShortcutTimer nor TypeSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShortcutTimer or TypeSafe?
ShortcutTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and TypeSafe every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShortcutTimer was updated on November 5, 2026 and TypeSafe on November 9, 2026.

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