Comparison

InfoCard vs GuardKit

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

Head to head
About

InfoCard

This utility app provides detailed information about various digital assets. It can analyze files, images, URLs, and clipboard content, offering insights like metadata, previews, and cryptographic hashes. Useful for photographers, developers, and power users seeking in-depth data.

Highlights
  • QuickLook previews
  • File attributes
  • Image metadata (EXIF, TIFF, PNG)
  • HTTP headers for URLs
  • Cryptographic hash codes (MD5, SHA1, SHA2)
  • x509 Certificate details
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InfoCard is a simple app for iOS and macOS which provides information about anything you can paste, drop, open, or share. Drag files, folders, volumes, and content; Paste images, text, URLs, and anything else on the clipboard; Open files on local or cloud storage; and Share content on iOS! InfoCard will get all the information: - QuickLook previews - File attributes for any files - Spotlight metadata - Image metadata (EXIF, TIFF, PNG, & c.) - HTTP headers for URLs - Cryptographic hash codes (MD5, SHA1, SHA2) - PDF file attributes - x509 Certificate details - and more! InfoCard is Great for Photographers & Videographers: - Detailed Image Metadata - Audio and Video Metadata - Easily copy item info as text InfoCard is Helpful for iOS and macOS Developers: - Verify you apps pasteboard, and drag and drop functionality - Improve integration with other apps by better understanding the data they provide InfoCard is Enlightening for Power Users: - Get detailed information about your apps, files, amd volume - See what apps are putting on the clipboard or sharing - Peek around and see what's what

About

GuardKit

This app monitors your device for unexpected movement or interaction while you're away. It analyzes motion signals and can optionally detect nearby audio activity levels, providing a timeline of events. All data is stored locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Motion-based activity indicators
  • Optional audio activity level detection
  • Chronological event timelines
  • Local-first data storage
  • User control over permissions
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GuardKit is designed to help you understand when your device may have been moved or interacted with while you were away. GuardKit works by running user-initiated Guard Sessions that analyze motion signals such as acceleration, orientation changes, and handling-like movement patterns. If you choose to enable it, GuardKit can also monitor nearby audio activity levels to provide additional context. All analysis is performed on-device. Key features: • Motion-based activity indicators during active Guard Sessions • Optional audio activity level detection (no audio recording) • Clear, chronological timelines of detected events • Local-first data storage — your data stays on your device • Full user control over permissions and features Premium access: GuardKit offers a free 3-day trial with full access to premium features. After the trial, premium access is available via a one-time purchase (Lifetime Unlock). No subscriptions are required. Learn more at https://www.guardkitapp.com

Screenshots

InfoCard4 screens
GuardKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InfoCard at none against GuardKit's 1. InfoCard also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. GuardKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. InfoCard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
InfoCard versus GuardKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfoCardGuardKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlf WattBLUR TEC LLC

Customer experience

InfoCard

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GuardKit

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

InfoCard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GuardKit

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

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

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