Comparison

VAT CheckMachine vs Iflow Consumer

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

Head to head
About

VAT CheckMachine

This free utility app validates EU VAT numbers instantly and calculates VAT amounts for all EU states. It offers on-the-fly correctness testing and keeps a history of checked numbers for easy reference and sharing.

Highlights
  • Instant EU VAT number validation
  • On-the-fly correctness testing
  • VAT and Net/Gross amount calculation
  • Supports all 28 EU states
  • History of checked numbers
  • Sharing of checked numbers
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The Ultimate VAT check machine! Comprehensive • Powerful • Flexible • Beautiful • Free! • Replaces 2 or more apps, keeps your iPhone tidy • On-the-fly correctness test of VAT numbers of all 28 EU states • Checks European VAT numbers (28 states) with EU authorities (VIES) • Calculates VAT and Net/Gross amounts for all rates of all 28 EU states • Keeps checked numbers history for reference and sharing What is it? CheckMachine is a free (ad-supported) iPhone app that encompasses a wealth of VAT-related functions within a single app: Instantly* validates all EU VAT numbers, so that you can safely issue zero-VAT invoices to entities entitled to VAT exoneration according to EU laws. Instantly calculates VAT and Net/Gross amounts for any amount you type, as you type it, and it does this for all VAT rates of all 28 EU states! Checked numbers can be added to History either automatically or manually, for reference and sharing with other apps or people. Auto-add is enabled through the app's Settings page. * Depending on availability of the VIES web service. Whom is it for? This app is a valuable free resource for business and pleasure. It serves those in the European Union involved with invoicing intra-EU transactions, and those in need of a handy and speedy VAT calculator that works in all EU states. How does it work? As the user types a VAT number of any EU state, the app examines its correctness ("well-formedness") on-the-fly using the actual algorithms of each EU state, not just the number and type of digits! This step ensures usability and keeps traffic and fees low. EU VAT numbers (from any of the 28 EU states) are checked using the official web service maintained by the European Commission's VAT Information Exchange System (VIES). Attention: Not all correct VAT numbers are valid, therefore you must always check the validity of all VAT numbers before actually using them in invoices.

About

Iflow Consumer

Features
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Με το iFlow Consumer app, μπορείτε να διαχειριστείτε τα ποτίσματα (έναρξη και σταμάτημα ποτίσματος), καθώς και να προβάλετε το ιστορικό ενεργών και ολοκληρωμένων ποτισμάτων.

Screenshots

VAT CheckMachine4 screens
Iflow Consumer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VAT CheckMachine at 9.0 against Iflow Consumer's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
VAT CheckMachine versus Iflow Consumer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVAT CheckMachineIflow Consumer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEscape Tech LtdMESOGEIOS DIGITAL S.A

In-app purchases

None

VAT CheckMachine

No in-app purchases

None

Iflow Consumer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VAT CheckMachine free?
VAT CheckMachine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iflow Consumer free?
Iflow Consumer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VAT CheckMachine or Iflow Consumer have ads?
Neither VAT CheckMachine nor Iflow Consumer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VAT CheckMachine or Iflow Consumer?
VAT CheckMachine ships an update every 2 months, and Iflow Consumer every 2 months. Most recently, VAT CheckMachine was updated on October 14, 2026 and Iflow Consumer on October 11, 2026.

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