# Ask VT vs Squab

Ask VT and Squab both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Squab's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ask VT's. Ask VT's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ask VT against 5.0 for Squab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Ask VT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Squab's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ask VT | Squab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-vt/id1612101283/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squab-custom-alerts-for-self/id6758416264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uwe Holtkamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191830477) | [Iqbal Imranli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871034082) |

## What reviewers say

### Ask VT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-vt/id1612101283)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Squab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squab-custom-alerts-for-self/id6758416264)

This utility app allows you to send yourself custom push notifications and schedule reminders directly to your lock screen. It features a built-in timer with Live Activities support and unique retro-themed widgets for your home screen. Designed for simplicity and privacy, it operates entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Send custom push notifications, Schedule lock screen reminders, Live Activities timer, Retro 3D home screen widgets, Offline notification testing, Privacy-focused, on-device operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ask VT free?

Ask VT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Squab free?

Squab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ask VT or Squab?

Ask VT and Squab are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Ask VT or Squab have ads?

Neither Ask VT nor Squab shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*