Comparison

iodyne vs Plutonium

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

Head to head
About

iodyne

Manage and monitor your storage devices with this utility app. Unlock iodyne drives using passkeys and scan NFC tags for other devices. Track file transfers and view workflow metadata in real-time.

Highlights
  • Unlock iodyne drives with passkeys
  • Scan NFC tags for non-iodyne drives
  • View device provisioning metadata
  • Monitor file transfers in real-time
  • Manage workflow metadata
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iodyne Utility enables you to interact your with fleet of storage devices in the field. Unlock smart iodyne drives using passkeys with the tap of your phone. Scan smart NFC tags for non-iodyne drives. View device provisioning and workflow metadata from your iodyne Cloud projects. Keep tabs on in-progress file transfers and workflows with the real-time Watchlist. PASSKEYS and TAP-to-UNLOCK In place of insecure passwords, PIN codes, and keypads, iodyne Utility provides the industry’s first implementation of Passkeys for a portable storage drive. Just like a modern website, iodyne Utility allows multiple authorized users to establish personal and secure Passkeys that are stored in your phone’s Secure Enclave. Unlock your iodyne Pro Mini with a tap of your phone. SMART NFC STICKERS Label other storage devices in your fleet with iodyne’s smart NFC Sticker, securely linking each asset to your iodyne Cloud Projects and Devices inventory. Scan the sticker with a tap of your phone to look up device provisioning and Project workflow metadata. REAL-TIME WATCHLIST Add busy drives to a real-time Watchlist that relays live workflow progress from your iodyne device to your phone. Once your workflow is running, you can manage other tasks on-set while you receive real-time notifications if your task is complete or requires your attention. WORKFLOW METADATA iodyne Utility can view and store customized workflow metadata that can be retrieved with an NFC tap, or viewed when the utility connects to iodyne Cloud. Use Workflow Metadata to record times, dates, project codes, shipping locations, billing codes, and more.

About

Plutonium

Features
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A fast and easy to use file sharing app. Move files between your own devices from any network!

Screenshots

iodyne4 screens
Plutonium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Plutonium at 3 against iodyne's 1. Plutonium also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
iodyne versus Plutonium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriodynePlutonium
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeriodyne, LLCBryant Hargreaves

In-app purchases

None

iodyne

No in-app purchases

None

Plutonium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iodyne free?
iodyne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plutonium free?
Plutonium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iodyne or Plutonium have ads?
Neither iodyne nor Plutonium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iodyne or Plutonium?
iodyne ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plutonium every 3 weeks. Most recently, iodyne was updated on October 30, 2026 and Plutonium on November 9, 2026.

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