Check vs Archive Angel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Check
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This basic app has one objective, keep it clean and simple! Use this app to scan barcodes and then copy them so they can be turned into a csv file or pasted somewhere. Just for fun, click the color palette button to change up the colors!
Archive Angel
Easily back up your entire photo and video library, including iCloud content, to a chosen folder. This tool also helps free up space by identifying and removing duplicate images. Enjoy a smooth backup experience with progress tracking and the ability to cancel operations.
- Photo and video backup
- iCloud content backup
- Duplicate photo identification
- Storage management
- Real-time progress tracking
- External storage support
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Archive Angel is a powerful and user-friendly photo backup tool designed for iOS. Effortlessly back up your entire photo library, including iCloud backed images, to a folder of your choice. The app also helps manage storage by identifying and deleting duplicate photos. With easy-to-track progress, error handling, and the ability to cancel operations, Archive Angel ensures your photo backups are smooth and stress-free. Key features: Photo backup and deduplication Real-time progress tracking Preview Images as they are being copied External Storage support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Archive Angel at every 19 months against Check's every 58 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Check ships an update every 58 months, Archive Angel every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Check | Archive Angel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 58 months | Every 19 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tristan Grobler | Krishna Chaitanya Naragam |
In-app purchases
Check
No in-app purchases
Archive Angel
No in-app purchases
