Comparison

Dr.Web CureNet! vs Ask VT

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

Head to head
About

Dr.Web CureNet!

Remotely manage anti-virus scans on Windows PCs and servers from your iPhone. This utility allows you to initiate scans, control responses to detected malware, and view results directly on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote anti-virus scan management
  • Scan and cure Windows PCs/servers
  • Control malware response actions
  • View scanning results on mobile
  • Scan email attachments and archives
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With Dr.Web CureNet, you can turn your iPhone into a remote control for the anti-virus protection of your home or corporate network. An easy way to scan and cure networks of Windows PCs and servers running other anti-viruses (not Dr.Web). You can deploy Dr.Web for Windows scanners and manage the scan process from your smartphone. The scanners aren't installed on target machines—they are launched to check systems for viruses, after which they immediately remove themselves. Scanning results are displayed on your smartphone. This tool is not meant to provide resident anti-virus protection. To maintain the security of your machines, we recommend to use Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite (corporate solution) or Dr.Web Security Space (for home use). To activate Dr.Web CureNet!, you need a serial number—the one you receive when you request a free trial (available on Doctor Web's site) or a commercial one. Product features - Manage anti-virus scans remotely on PCs and servers running MS Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher - Control response actions on detected malware via mobile devices running iOS 8.0+ - Cure infected files - Scan email attachments and archives and packed objects Find out more: http://www.drweb-curenet.com/

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.

Screenshots

Dr.Web CureNet!4 screens
Ask VT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ask VT at 5.0 against Dr.Web CureNet!'s 3.0. Ask VT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (50% vs 27%). Dr.Web CureNet!'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Dr.Web CureNet! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ask VT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ask VT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Dr.Web CureNet!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Ask VT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dr.Web CureNet! ships an update every 15 months, Ask VT every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dr.Web CureNet! versus Ask VT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDr.Web CureNet!Ask VT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoctor Web, LtdUwe Holtkamp

Customer experience

Dr.Web CureNet!

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%

Ask VT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dr.Web CureNet!

One-time3
  • 5 PCs /1 year$119.99
  • 10 PCs/1 year$249.99
  • 20 PCs/1 year$349.99
None

Ask VT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dr.Web CureNet! free?
Dr.Web CureNet! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ask VT free?
Ask VT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dr.Web CureNet! or Ask VT?
Ask VT is rated higher. Dr.Web CureNet! averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ask VT averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Dr.Web CureNet! or Ask VT have ads?
Neither Dr.Web CureNet! nor Ask VT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dr.Web CureNet! or Ask VT?
Dr.Web CureNet! ships an update every 15 months, and Ask VT every 3 months. Most recently, Dr.Web CureNet! was updated on October 12, 2026 and Ask VT on October 6, 2026.

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