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Privacy — WhatChanged
Last updated: May 1, 2026
WhatChanged is designed for local, read-only file, folder, and text comparison across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Policy
Information we collect
WhatChanged does not require an account. WhatChanged does not collect personal data, file contents, or folder contents.
No content collection
Your files and folders are not collected.
WhatChanged does not collect personal data, file contents, folder contents, or pasted text.Comparisons
How comparisons work
Comparisons stay local on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. WhatChanged does not require an internet connection for comparisons, and it does not modify or delete your original files.
iPhone and iPad
You choose what to compare.
Use WhatChanged with files, folders, or text you select, including items shared through iOS and iPadOS workflows such as Files and the share sheet.Mac
Finder access is explicit.
Choose files or folders directly, or use Finder integration for files and folders inside folders you explicitly add.Local data
Reports, recent comparisons, and cache
Reports, recent comparisons, settings, ignore rules, comparison options, and cached values are stored locally. They remain until you delete them in the app or remove the app.
- Reports
- Recent comparisons
- Settings
- Ignore rules
- Comparison options
- Cached values
Tracking
Tracking, analytics, and third parties
WhatChanged uses no tracking, third-party analytics, third-party crash reporting, diagnostics, telemetry, remote logging, or third-party services.
Choices
Your privacy choices
You choose what to compare. You can delete reports, recent comparisons, cached data, and settings from inside the app. Removing the app also removes app-local data.
Updates
Updates to this policy
If this policy changes, this page will be updated with a new Last updated date.Contact