Comparison

chmod util vs AppSize

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

Head to head
About

chmod util

Features
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chmod util helps you understand and build Unix file permissions. Tap r, w, and x for the owner, group, and everyone else, and see the corresponding chmod number instantly. Choose common modes such as 644, 755, and 600, each with a clear explanation of who gets access. A built-in, manual explains the essentials: - What read, write, and execute mean. - How permissions differ for files and directories. - How to remember the 4โ€“2โ€“1 rule. - All eight permission patterns in a handy cheat sheet. - Practical examples of chmod commands. A small, focused companion for developers, students, and anyone learning Unix permissions.

About

AppSize

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AppSize is an App Size comparison and tracking tool built with SwiftUI.

Screenshots

chmod util3 screens
AppSize3 screens

Verdict

The call

chmod util and AppSize are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
chmod util versus AppSize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterchmod utilAppSize
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 63 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattia Righettiๅ‰‘้ฃž ๆŽ

In-app purchases

None

chmod util

No in-app purchases

None

AppSize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is chmod util free?
chmod util is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AppSize free?
AppSize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do chmod util or AppSize have ads?
Neither chmod util nor AppSize shows ads.

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