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Ever downloaded an APK from outside the Play Store and wondered if it's safe? Or got a weird link in a message and didn't want to tap it blind? Veto is a free Android app that answers that question in seconds — it checks any file, link, or installed app against more than 70 antivirus engines at once, using the well-known VirusTotal service.

Veto is free and open source. There are no accounts to create, no tracking, and no ads. You just bring your own free VirusTotal API key, and every scan runs under your own account — nothing gets routed through anyone else's servers.

What Can You Scan With Veto?

• Files — any APK, PDF, ZIP, or document on your phone
• Links — paste a URL and see if it's flagged as phishing or malware before you open it
• Installed apps — check the apps already on your phone against 70+ engines

If you're new to the app, start with our guide on what the Veto app is and who makes it — it covers the basics in plain language.

Why People Pick Veto Over the VirusTotal Website

The VirusTotal website works fine, but it's built for analysts sitting at a desk. Veto is built for your phone: a clean Material 3 interface, scans that keep running in the background with a notification when they're done, and reports you can save and re-read offline. Every section of a report comes with a short plain-language note explaining what it means — you can switch those off once you know your way around. The full list of Veto features goes deeper, including the two report modes.

Two Ways to Read Every Report

Quick mode gives you the verdict at a glance: safe or suspicious, which engines flagged it, and the threat classification. Detailed mode shows everything — file hashes, sandbox behavior, YARA matches, Android app internals, community votes, and every other field the service returns. Most people live in Quick mode and only open Detailed when something looks off.

Is Veto Really Free?

Yes — the app itself costs nothing and has no premium tier. The one thing you need is a free VirusTotal API key, which takes about a minute to get. The free key comes with rate limits (around 4 lookups per minute), and Veto tells you clearly when you hit them. Our breakdown of Veto's pricing and API limits explains exactly what free gets you.

Get Started in Minutes

Install the app, paste in your free API key, and run your first scan. The whole Veto setup guide walks through it step by step, from installing to reading your first report. And if Veto isn't quite what you need, we've also covered alternatives to Veto and answers to common questions.

Download Veto for Android — free on Google Play, also available on F-Droid and GitHub.