Comparison

Ask VT vs URL Unshorten

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

Head to head
About

Ask VT

This utility app allows users to scan URLs and files for malware using the VirusTotal online service. It provides a convenient way to check suspicious links and files directly from your device, integrating with other apps via the Share menu.

Highlights
  • Scan URLs for malware
  • Scan files for malware
  • Use VirusTotal service
  • Drag and drop files
  • Share menu integration
  • Freeware
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With Ask VT you can check URLs and files for malware using the online service VirusTotal (https://www.virustotal.com). VirusTotal is a free service from Google that scans Internet addresses and files with a variety of virus scanners. You can select the links and files using the buttons provided, or drag them from other apps onto the Ask VT home screen, such as onto the Trojan horse. Ask VT can also be called from the Share menu in other apps. In Apple's Mail app and in Safari, the Share menu appears when you press a little longer on a link. This app is freeware. It comes with absolutely no warranty. Use it at your own risk.

About

URL Unshorten

Reveal original links from shortened URLs and scan QR codes. This tool checks link safety using VirusTotal and offers daily security tips. Manage your unshortened link history and enjoy seamless clipboard integration for faster access.

Highlights
  • Instant URL unshortening
  • QR code scanning
  • Link safety checks via VirusTotal
  • Daily online security tips
  • History of last 10 unshortened URLs
  • Clipboard integration
Features
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The URL Unshortener App is your ultimate tool for revealing the original links behind shortened URLs. With a sleek, user-friendly design, it lets you effortlessly paste, scan, unshorten, and check the safety of any link — completely FREE and unlimited. Key Features: - Instant Unshortening: Paste a shortened link and see the original URL in seconds. - QR Code Scanner: Quickly scan QR codes to reveal and open the links behind them. - Safety Checks: Verify link safety with VirusTotal before clicking, for peace of mind. - Daily Security Tips: Learn a new tip each day to stay safer online. - History Management: Track your last 10 unshortened URLs, with easy copy and delete options. - Clipboard Integration: Automatically detects URLs from your clipboard for faster access. Whether you're a casual browser or a power user, the URL Unshortener App helps you browse smarter and safer. Download now and take control of your links.

Screenshots

Ask VT3 screens
URL Unshorten4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ask VT at none against URL Unshorten's 3. Ask VT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). URL Unshorten's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. URL Unshorten sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ask VT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ask VT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Ask VT's written reviews are positive against 67% of URL Unshorten's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ask VT ships an update every 3 months, URL Unshorten every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ask VT versus URL Unshorten: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsk VTURL Unshorten
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUwe HoltkampYoav Podemsky

Customer experience

Ask VT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

URL Unshorten

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ask VT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

URL Unshorten

One-time3
  • Buy Me A Cookie$0.99
  • Buy Me A Coffee$2.99
  • Buy Me A Boba$4.99

Questions

Is Ask VT free?
Ask VT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is URL Unshorten free?
URL Unshorten is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ask VT or URL Unshorten?
Ask VT is rated higher. Ask VT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while URL Unshorten averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Ask VT or URL Unshorten have ads?
Neither Ask VT nor URL Unshorten shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ask VT or URL Unshorten?
Ask VT ships an update every 3 months, and URL Unshorten every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ask VT was updated on November 4, 2026 and URL Unshorten on October 30, 2026.

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