# VDex — CVE Reference Tool

> Cybersecurity vulnerability reference tool with hourly NIST CVE database sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Steven Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdex/id1546459265 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steven Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540685532)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdex/id1546459265/reviews.md

## What is VDex?

VDex is a vulnerability reference tool with data sourced from the NIST National Vulnerability Database. With VDex you can quickly and easily see the latest CVEs and lookup any CVE by ID.

While NIST updates their feeds approximately every 2 hours, VDex syncs with NIST every hour to ensure data is up to date.

Note: a subscription is required to fetch CVEs via VDex. You can purchase a monthly or annual subscription in the app. A free 1 week trial is included with the annual subscription.

## Key features

- CVE database access
- Hourly NIST sync
- Search CVE by ID
- Monthly subscription
- Annual subscription with trial

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CVE Access | $49.99 | per year |
| CVE Access | $4.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about VDex

### Does VDex have ads?

VDex does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download, but a subscription is required to access its core CVE data.

### How often is VDex updated with new CVEs?

VDex syncs with the NIST National Vulnerability Database every hour, ensuring you have access to the most up-to-date CVE information.

### What is the pricing for VDex subscriptions?

VDex offers a monthly subscription for $4.99 and an annual subscription for $49.99. The annual subscription includes a 7-day free trial.

### Can I try VDex before subscribing?

Yes, a free 1-week trial is included with the annual subscription to VDex, allowing you to explore its CVE reference features.

### What devices is VDex compatible with?

VDex is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicated by its compatibility with iOS.

### What is the age rating for VDex?

VDex has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How can I cancel my VDex subscription?

Subscription management, including cancellation, is typically handled through your device's app store settings. You can usually find options to manage subscriptions within your account settings.

### What is the latest version of VDex?

The latest version of VDex is 1.3.0, which was last updated on March 31, 2025.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2025-03-31

* Allow selecting text in the CVE details view
* Added a button to open CVE details in a web browser

### 1.2.0 — 2023-12-29

- Show more CVEs on the Latest CVEs feed

### 1.1.2 — 2023-11-03

- Improve subscription handling
- Clarify input labels on auth page

### 1.1.1 — 2023-10-18

- stability improvements

### 1.1.0 — 2023-06-17

Minor bug fixes and improvements

## Apps similar to VDex

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AIRMF App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmf-app/id6473464784) | — | Free | Reference |

## More apps by Steven Nguyen

- [Is That a Good Price](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/is-that-a-good-price/id1540685530)
- [Price Logger - ITAGP (Cloud)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/price-logger-itagp-cloud/id6473100414)

All apps by Steven Nguyen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1540685532

## Related topics

[vdex](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vdex)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*