Comparison

Chmod Toolkit vs AppPreviewCut

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

Head to head
About

Chmod Toolkit

Master Unix file permissions with this comprehensive learning tool. Practice exam simulations, spaced repetition, and detailed progress tracking to prepare for Linux certifications or server hardening. Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Unix permissions mastery
  • Certification exam simulation
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Domain-specific study
  • Progress tracking dashboard
  • Multi-device support with iCloud sync
Features
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The most comprehensive Unix permissions learning tool available on any platform. Master chmod, chown, umask, ACLs, SELinux, and everything in between — then prove you know it under real exam conditions. Whether you're preparing for a Linux certification exam, hardening production servers, or learning Unix for the first time, Chmod Toolkit gives you the knowledge, the practice, and the proof. SIMULATE REAL CERTIFICATION EXAMS Three cert-specific exam modes that match actual exam methodology. Linux+ simulation: 90 questions, 90-minute timer, scaled scoring to 720/900. LPIC-1: 60 questions with fill-in-the-blank, 90 minutes, scored to 500/800. RHCSA: 18 hands-on tasks, 3 hours, reference materials available — just like the real exam. Skip, flag, and return to any question. Domain-by-domain results tell you exactly where to improve. MASTER PERMISSIONS, NOT JUST MEMORIZE THEM Spaced repetition tracks what you actually know — not what you crammed yesterday. Reviews are scheduled based on your accuracy, spending time where it matters most. Eight question types keep you sharp: multiple choice, type the octal, symbolic conversion, true/false, scenarios, fill-in-the-blank, typed commands, and multi-step task planning. PREPARE BY EXAM DOMAIN Study by exam domain for CompTIA Linux+, LPIC-1, and RHCSA. Every question maps to specific exam objectives so you know exactly what you're covering. Domain-by-domain progress tracking tells you when you're ready to test — and where to focus when you're not. SEE YOUR GROWTH A full stats dashboard with interactive charts shows your accuracy trends, category strengths, question type breakdown, difficulty performance, and certification readiness. Triple progress rings, daily challenge streaks, and engagement metrics give you the complete picture. A COMPLETE MASTERY SYSTEM Learn the concepts with structured study topics. Practice with quizzes and daily challenges. Reinforce with flashcards that surface questions you've already attempted. Track your readiness with the stats dashboard. Prove it with exam simulation. Calculate permissions instantly, scan for security issues, and diagnose errors — all on-device. Every feature serves one goal: mastery. BUILT FOR EVERY APPLE DEVICE iPhone with haptic feedback and sound effects. iPad with full-screen layouts and split view. Mac with native sidebar navigation, keyboard shortcuts, and drag-and-drop folder scanning. iCloud syncs your progress across all your devices automatically. One purchase. No subscription. Every future update included. No account required. No data leaves your device. Your progress, your privacy.

About

AppPreviewCut

Easily create and edit app preview videos for the App Store. This tool ensures your videos meet specific device resolutions and format requirements, streamlining the upload process.

Highlights
  • App Store Connect format compliance
  • Device-specific presets (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro)
  • Trim and join screen recordings
  • Adjust clip speed
  • Add title screens and background music
  • Export in required resolutions and aspect ratios
Features
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App Previews are the short promo videos on your app product page. App Store Connect requires very specific formats and resolutions for each device for the videos to be uploaded and accepted. This app is built to create and edit those videos from your screen recordings—with file formats and encoding presets that match Apple developer requirements so you get it right the first time. Create a project, pick the device and orientation (e.g. iPhone portrait, iPad landscape, Mac, Apple TV, or Vision Pro). Trim and join your screen recordings, adjust speed, add B-roll, then export. The app uses the exact resolutions and video audio codec specifications required for each App Preview type, so you don’t have to look up dimensions or convert to a different format. FEATURES • Built for App Previews—formats and resolutions match App Store Connect requirements • Presets for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro (portrait & landscape) • Insert an introduction title screen • Trim and join screen recordings • Speed up or slow down clips • Per-clip volume and mute • Create title screen with app icon, title, and description • Add background track from our royalty-free stock music library EXPORT Choose a preset when you create a project; export uses that preset’s resolution and aspect ratio. No guessing—just pick the App Preview type you need and export. Save to Files, export to Photos, or AirDrop to your Mac to upload. Designed for light and dark mode with a clean, neutral interface so your screen recordings stay the focus. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chmod Toolkit4 screens
AppPreviewCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Chmod Toolkit at free against AppPreviewCut's free with in-app purchases. Chmod Toolkit also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Chmod Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AppPreviewCut sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chmod Toolkit against 5.0 for AppPreviewCut. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chmod Toolkit ships an update every 4 days, AppPreviewCut every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chmod Toolkit versus AppPreviewCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChmod ToolkitAppPreviewCut
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert FrederiqueInfinity Digital Labs LLC

Customer experience

Chmod Toolkit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AppPreviewCut

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chmod Toolkit

One-time1
  • Pro Features$24.99
4 purchases

AppPreviewCut

Subscriptions3
  • Pro (3 months)$6.993 Months
  • Pro (6 months)$9.996 Months
  • Pro (1 year)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Day Pass$1.99

Questions

Is Chmod Toolkit free?
Chmod Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppPreviewCut free?
AppPreviewCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chmod Toolkit or AppPreviewCut?
Chmod Toolkit and AppPreviewCut are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Chmod Toolkit or AppPreviewCut have ads?
Neither Chmod Toolkit nor AppPreviewCut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chmod Toolkit or AppPreviewCut?
Chmod Toolkit ships an update every 4 days, and AppPreviewCut every 3 days. Most recently, Chmod Toolkit was updated on July 17, 2026 and AppPreviewCut on September 6, 2026.

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