Comparison

Magazines Collector vs TotalAV

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

Head to head
About

Magazines Collector

Catalog your magazine collection with this app. Track what you own, what you need, and what you've lent out. Generate reports to monitor your collection and spending.

Highlights
  • Catalog magazine collection
  • Track issues to replace
  • Manage issues to read
  • List desired additions
  • Monitor borrowed items
  • Generate collection reports
Features
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Magazines Collector helps you keep track of your collection, especially in those moments at the store or the flea market where everything is on sale and you are not sure if you already have that old issue you just found in the dollar bin. Access your collection from every device, search for a magazine, sort the list by issue or purchase date, and filter the copies by condition or year. Create a list of the copies you need to replace, the issues you want to read next, and also those that you are eager to add to your collection. Features > Create a list of the magazines in your collection > Create a list of issues to be replaced > Create a list of issues to read > Create a list of the issues you want to add to your collection > Create a list of the issues people borrowed from you > Generate reports to keep track of your collection and spending Premium Features > Unlimited items > No more ads > Access to monthly reports > Activate the Premium Collector badge

About

TotalAV

Enhance your mobile security with features like dangerous website blocking, VPN protection for public Wi-Fi, and spam text filtering. It also offers tools to clean up your device by removing duplicate photos and contacts, and alerts you to potential data breaches.

Highlights
  • Smart Scan for security updates
  • Data Breach Check
  • Photos & Video Cleanup
  • Duplicate Contact Finder
  • WebShield (Premium)
  • VPN for Public Wi-Fi (Premium)
Features
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At TotalAV, Protection is our Priority. Our app for iPhone & iPad helps to keep you safe from web cybersecurity threats with dangerous website blocking, VPN protection for Public Wi-Fi security, SPAM text protection, as well as anti-hacking alerts for website data breaches. The full list of TotalAV Mobile Security features includes: ► Smart Scan ► Data Breach Check ► Photos & Video Cleanup ► Duplicate Contact Finder ► Event Check ► WebShield (PREMIUM) ► QR Code Check (PREMIUM) ► SPAM Text Protection (PREMIUM) ► VPN (PREMIUM) TotalAV Free Features include: Smart Scan ► Alerts to pending iOS Security Updates ► Checks device PIN, Touch and FaceID is enabled ► Security tips & suggestions Data Breach Check ► Check if your email address is included in any data breaches ► Stay alert to any personal password exposures ► Prevent the chances of identity theft Photos & Video Cleanup ► Free up space on your device ► Clear duplicate and burst photos with ease ► Remove unwanted screenshots Duplicate Contact Finder ► Finds & merges duplicate contacts ► Tidies up contact lists ► Manages multiple contact sources like GMail & iCloud Event Check ► Detects rogue calendar entries ► Stops phoney notifications ► Remove unwanted subscribed calendars TotalAV Premium Features include: WebShield ► Block dangerous websites ► Applies across all web browser Apps ► Prevents social engineering attacks QR Code Check ► Blocks dangerous websites hidden in QR codes ► Prevents QR code Phishing SPAM Text Protection ► Stop unsolicited scam SMS ► Prevents SMS phishing attempts VPN ► Stay safe on Public WiFi ► Stop hackers watching your online activity Why not sign up today and claim your free TotalAV protection check-up, it’s quick and easy! We will check your device and identify any protection concerns present along with assessing your devices overall security. By signing up to a premium account you will be able to activate your subscription and enable our powerful features. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. About TotalAV Subscriptions: Renewal of your annual TotalAV subscription is automatic. You can cancel this automatic renewal at any time, at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period Payment is charged to your App Store Account Subscriptions are managed on iOS devices by tapping Settings > tap your name > Subscriptions. You will be able to see when your next payment is due, or cancel your automatic renewal. Privacy policy: https://www.totalav.com/privacy Terms of use: https://www.totalav.com/terms

Screenshots

Magazines Collector4 screens
TotalAV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TotalAV at 4.6 against Magazines Collector's 3.3. TotalAV also leads on ratings volume (72K vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Magazines Collector's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 24%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Magazines Collector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TotalAV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TotalAV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TotalAV has 72K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Magazines Collector's written reviews are positive against 24% of TotalAV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magazines Collector ships an update every 4 months, TotalAV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Magazines Collector versus TotalAV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagazines CollectorTotalAV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)4.6 (72K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better24.3% of reviews
Number of ratings472K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank—#99 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJohn D GauchatTotal Security Limited

Customer experience

Magazines Collector

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

TotalAV

All ratings71,612 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,248 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative71.2%

Bugs and requests

Magazines Collector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TotalAV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Freezes and crashes phone
  • Interferes with device connectivity

Requested features

3 requests
  • Automatic malware scanning
  • Improved VPN reliability
  • Transparent pricing and subscription management

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Magazines Collector

One-time1
  • Activate Premium Features$9.99
9 purchases

TotalAV

Subscriptions9
  • TotalAV VPN7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Total AV7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Total AV Monthly 21 Month trial$7.991 Month
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  • TotalAV Monthly 47 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • TotalAV Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • TotalAV WebShield Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • TotalAV Monthly 2025$10.991 Month
  • TotalAV Annual 2025$47.901 Year
  • TotalAV 1 Year Subscription$53.991 Year

Questions

Is Magazines Collector free?
Magazines Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TotalAV free?
TotalAV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magazines Collector or TotalAV?
TotalAV is rated higher. Magazines Collector averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TotalAV averages 4.6 from 72K ratings.
Do Magazines Collector or TotalAV have ads?
Neither Magazines Collector nor TotalAV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magazines Collector or TotalAV?
Magazines Collector ships an update every 4 months, and TotalAV every 6 weeks. Most recently, Magazines Collector was updated on October 23, 2026 and TotalAV on October 31, 2026.

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