chmod util vs Scanify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
chmod util
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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 4โ2โ1 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.
Scanify
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Scanify is the fastest way to search for any word or phrase across all your files โ documents, code, notes, PDFs, photos, and more โ right from your iPhone or iPad. โข POWERFUL SEARCH - Search across multiple folders at once - Highlight matched words in every result - Case-sensitive, whole-word, and multi-word search - OR mode โ match any of your search terms - Filter results as you type - Sort by file name, line number, or match count - Group results by file with collapsible sections - Auto-search as you type (optional) - Search inside PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, RTF, HTML, and other text-based files - Full-text search in Arabic, Chinese, and many other languages โข FILE SUPPORT - Supports .txt, .md, .swift, .py, .js, .json, .html, .css, .yaml, .sql and many more - Add custom file types - Search inside iCloud Drive folders - Drag and drop folders directly into the app - Full-text preview with match navigation (โน โบ) - File comparison (diff view) - Quick Look preview & share any file โข SMART FEATURES - OCR โ search inside scanned images and photos using on-device AI - Photo search โ describe a photo in plain words and find it instantly - Photo search supports Arabic, Chinese, and many other languages - Background file indexing for instant results - Choose your photo indexing speed: Battery Saving, Balanced, or Fastest - Skip text scanning for unknown file types to speed up searches in folders with mixed file types - Scheduled search alerts โ get notified when a keyword appears in your files - Save unlimited search presets with optional daily notifications - Bookmark any result line for later reference - Batch copy multiple results at once - Search history with one-tap reuse โข REELS & PHOTO LIBRARY - Reels โ browse your photos and videos in a TikTok/Instagram-style viewer - Quickly save, share, view information, or delete photos and videos directly from Reels - Save photos and videos to any photo album, create new albums, or copy items directly from Reels or full-screen photo preview - In-app Photo Favorites โ keep a separate favorites list inside Scanify, independent from the Photos app - Access your saved Photo Favorites directly from the Favorites tab โข DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE - Full Arabic and English interface - Dark mode, Light mode, and System mode - iPad sidebar layout with multi-window support โข PRIVACY FIRST - No account or sign-in required โ ever - No data is collected, stored, or shared - Everything runs 100% on your device โ fully offline - No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions Unlock the full app โ once, forever. No recurring charges. Restores across all your devices via your Apple ID. 3 free searches included so you can try before you buy. Searches only count when actual results are found โ searches with no results don't use your free search allowance. Reels and Photo Favorites are included with Scanify Pro. Everything is processed entirely on your device โ nothing is ever uploaded.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: chmod util at none against Scanify's 1. Scanify's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 63 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Scanify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. chmod util asks for nothing beyond the download.
chmod util ships an update every 63 months, Scanify daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | chmod util | Scanify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 63 months | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mattia Righetti | Ahmed AlNaboud |
In-app purchases
chmod util
No in-app purchases
Scanify
- Scanify Words Finder Pro$2.99








