UoL PC Finder vs ASK4 Diagnostics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UoL PC Finder
Quickly locate available computers across campus with real-time data on PC availability, opening hours, and room bookings. Filter by distance, software, and view room layouts on a map or list.
- Live PC availability data
- View opening hours and bookings
- Filter by availability and software
- In-app route information
- Live room layouts and schedules
- Map and list view
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Need to find an available PC in a hurry? UoL PC Finder shows live data on how many computers are available in each building, how long for, and how to find them. - View available PC's, opening hours, and bookings - Filter by availability, distance, software and more - View in-app route information - Live room-layout and schedules - See rooms as list or plotted on a map
ASK4 Diagnostics
This utility app performs various network tests and diagnostics. It's designed to help support agents quickly identify and resolve internet connectivity issues. Share the collected data with a support representative to expedite problem-solving.
- Runs network tests
- Performs diagnostics
- Shares test results
- Aids support agents
- Troubleshoots internet issues
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Only run this app if you've been referred by an ASK4 support agent. ASK4 Diagnostics runs a variety of network tests and diagnostics and allows you to share them with the support representative who's working hard to solve your problem. This information will help them to solve your issue quickly so you can go back to enjoying your Internet package to the fullest! After running your scan, an ASK4 support agent needs to look at the information collected, so please contact after you have run a scan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ASK4 Diagnostics at every 3 months against UoL PC Finder's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UoL PC Finder ships an update every 7 months, ASK4 Diagnostics every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UoL PC Finder | ASK4 Diagnostics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Liverpool | ASK4 Ltd |
Customer experience
UoL PC Finder
ASK4 Diagnostics
In-app purchases
UoL PC Finder
No in-app purchases
ASK4 Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
