Comparison

Ask VT vs FileAtom

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

FileAtom

Features
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FileAtom breaks down any file or photo to its smallest details — showing you every piece of metadata your device knows about it. Pick a file from the Files app or a photo from your library, and instantly see a complete breakdown: resolution, camera info, GPS coordinates, EXIF data, color profiles, PDF properties, audio/video codecs, file system attributes, and much more. WHAT YOU CAN INSPECT: - Photos & Images — EXIF, TIFF, GPS, IPTC, color profiles, maker notes, and every property the system reports - PDFs — author, title, page count, encryption status, permissions, and version info - Audio & Video — codecs, bit rate, sample rate, duration, resolution, frame rate, ID3 tags, and iTunes metadata - Any File — size, creation and modification dates, UTI, MIME type, permissions, and extended attributes KEY FEATURES: - Quick Look summary of the most important details at a glance - Tap any field to copy its value to your clipboard - Filter and search across all metadata fields instantly - Open GPS coordinates directly in Maps - Recent inspections history for quick re-access - Import from Files app or Photos library BUILT FOR PRIVACY: FileAtom makes zero network connections. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts, no ads. Every inspection happens entirely on your device. Your files never leave your phone or tablet. Works on both iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Ask VT3 screens
FileAtom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ask VT at Free against FileAtom's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Ask VT is free to download; FileAtom costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ask VT versus FileAtom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsk VTFileAtom
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUwe HoltkampGeorge DeLair

In-app purchases

None

Ask VT

No in-app purchases

None

FileAtom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ask VT free?
Ask VT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileAtom free?
FileAtom costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ask VT or FileAtom have ads?
Neither Ask VT nor FileAtom shows ads.

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