InfoCard vs GuardKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. GuardKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. InfoCard asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | InfoCard | GuardKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alf Watt | BLUR TEC LLC |
Customer experience
InfoCard
GuardKit
In-app purchases
InfoCard
No in-app purchases
GuardKit
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99









