Extended File Info vs GarageIX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Extended File Info
This utility allows users to view and modify detailed information about files on iOS devices. It supports checking file hashes like SHA256, MD5, and SHA1, and enables changes to creation/modification dates, names, and extensions. Files can be easily managed via drag and drop and accessed through the iOS Share menu.
- View SHA256, MD5, SHA1 file hashes
- Modify file creation and modification dates
- Change file names and extensions
- Drag and drop file support
- Access via iOS Share menu
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An addition to your files on iOS. You can: • Check the SHA256, MD5 and SHA1 hash of any file. • Change the creation and modification date of any file. • Change the name and extension of any file. • Drag and drop a file everywhere Use it from the Share menu anywhere on iOS.
GarageIX
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GarageIX is the vehicle maintenance app built for owners who keep their cars for the long haul. Whether you're a DIY mechanic or just want a trusted record of every service, GarageIX helps you track it all in one place — and eliminate the guesswork of "when did I last do that?" WHAT YOU CAN DO - Add vehicles instantly — scan your VIN barcode or enter it manually, and GarageIX pulls the details automatically - Log every service — oil changes, brakes, tires, and more, with mileage, cost, and notes - Scan receipts and documents — snap a photo and let AI extract the details for you - Get smart reminders — know when your next service is due based on your actual mileage - Stay ahead of recalls — automatic safety recall alerts for your vehicles - Track parts and warranties — remember exactly what you installed and when it's covered - Keep a document vault — store insurance cards, registration, and titles for quick access - Ask about your vehicles — get answers about your maintenance history in plain language Built for the owner who wants to keep their vehicle running strong for 100,000, 200,000 miles and beyond. Your car's complete story, always in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GarageIX at every 9 days against Extended File Info's every 5 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.
Extended File Info ships an update every 5 months, GarageIX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Extended File Info | GarageIX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jorge Garcia Armero | GarageIX LLC |
In-app purchases
Extended File Info
No in-app purchases
GarageIX
No in-app purchases
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