Comparison

Gotyah vs Device System Services

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

Head to head
About

Gotyah

This utility app detects device movement and loud sounds when armed. It triggers an alarm, sends push notifications to other registered devices, and captures photos or videos with the front camera, saving them to iCloud. It's useful for security or monitoring.

Highlights
  • Motion detection
  • Sound detection
  • Alarm trigger
  • Push notifications
  • Front camera photo/video capture
  • iCloud storage
Features
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This app detects when this device is being moved and recognizes sound when the alarm is armed - How does it work? If you move this device or speak very loudly into the microphone, the app will play a noisy sound and send push messages to your other registered device. - ...then what? The app instantly snaps a photo or records a video using your front camera. And saves it to the iCloud. - Useful for what exactly? Catch thieves in the act or let yourself know when your baby starts crying!

About

Device System Services

Monitor your device's hardware, network, memory, and storage with detailed insights and performance tracking. Includes diagnostic tools for network analysis and storage management. Offers widgets for real-time system information.

Highlights
  • Hardware specifications
  • Network status and diagnostics
  • Memory usage monitoring
  • Ping, LAN Scan, Port Scan tools
  • Storage management
  • System information widgets
Features
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Device System Service – System Information & Performance Monitoring Device System Service is a professional iOS application that provides detailed insights into your device’s hardware, network, memory, and storage. The app helps you monitor system performance, optimize resource usage, and ensure smooth operation. Key Features Hardware Information • Detailed specifications of your device’s model, processor, and GPU • Battery level and status monitoring • Biometric authentication support (Face ID, Touch ID) • Display size, brightness, and other screen-related details Network Status • IP address, Wi-Fi, and mobile network information • Internet connection check and speed data • Ping hosts or IP addresses to verify connectivity and response time • Local network insights and diagnostics Memory Usage • Detailed breakdown of memory usage (used, active, inactive, free memory) • Real-time memory monitoring with interactive charts • Performance tracking and optimization suggestions Tools The new Tools tab provides powerful built-in diagnostic utilities for advanced network analysis. • Ping Verify connectivity to any host or IP address and check network responsiveness in real time. Ideal for troubleshooting reachability and latency issues. • LAN Scan Discover active devices connected to your local network. Quickly identify IP addresses and detect available hosts within your subnet. • Port Scan Scan open TCP ports on a target device to analyze running services and network exposure. Useful for diagnostics, testing, and infrastructure validation. Storage Management • Total storage and available space display • Breakdown of space occupied by files and apps • Visual representation of disk usage with modern UI elements Settings & Privacy • Remove Ads – One-time purchase for a completely ad-free experience • Manage Consent – GDPR/CCPA compliance options • Ad Personalization – Customize ad preferences based on privacy policies Modern & User-Friendly Experience • Dark Mode support for a comfortable viewing experience • Interactive visual elements, graphs, and bars for easy interpretation • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad System Service Widgets – Overview The System Service app is designed for iOS system monitoring and now features three useful widgets that display key system information in real-time. Available Widgets: Device Information Widget Displayed Data: • Device name • Battery level • iOS version • Local (LAN) and external (WAN) IP addresses Usage: This widget provides a quick overview of your device, making it especially useful for developers, network administrators, and power users. Disk Usage Widget Displayed Data: • Disk usage percentage (circular progress bar) • Used storage amount (GB) • Total storage capacity (GB) Usage: This widget allows you to instantly check how much storage is available on your device. It’s particularly useful when managing large files or installing new applications. Memory Usage Widget Displayed Data: • Memory usage percentage (circular progress bar) • Used memory amount (GB) • Total memory capacity (GB) Usage: A great tool for monitoring background app memory usage, helping optimize device performance. How to Add the Widget? 1. Long-press the home screen. 2. Tap the ”+” icon in the top-left corner. 3. Scroll down to the System Service widgets. 4. Select your preferred widget size. 5. Tap “Add Widget.” Why Use It? • Provides quick system data access • Helps optimize storage and memory usage • Easily accessible—no need to open an extra app Download and try it now!

Screenshots

Gotyah3 screens
Device System Services4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gotyah at none against Device System Services's shown. Gotyah also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). Device System Services's advantage is ratings volume (394 vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gotyah sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Device System Services sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.5 for Gotyah against 4.5 for Device System Services. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device System Services has 394 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gotyah ships an update every 9 months, Device System Services every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gotyah versus Device System Services: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGotyahDevice System Services
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)4.5 (394 ratings)
Positive reviews—51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8394 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid BuhauerAlbert Parti

Customer experience

Gotyah

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Device System Services

All ratings394 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative46.9%

Bugs and requests

Gotyah

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Device System Services

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup/launch
  • Crashes when network module acquires external IP
  • Requires airplane mode or disabled connectivity to function
  • Incorrect device specifications (resolution, model variants)
  • Static pie charts instead of dynamic system statistics
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  • App force-closes when switching between tabs
  • Unresponsive UI elements during ad display
  • App disappears or stops functioning after device updates
  • Suspicious clipboard activity on launch

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to delete accidentally copied items
  • System reset functionality to restore original settings
  • Camera information display
  • External USB disk space usage tracking
  • Memory cleaning/optimization features
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  • Dark mode support

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Gotyah

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Capture Video$2.99
  • Sound Recognition$4.99
1 purchases

Device System Services

One-time1
  • Remove ads System Service$1.99

Questions

Is Gotyah free?
Gotyah is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Device System Services free?
Device System Services is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gotyah or Device System Services?
Gotyah and Device System Services are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 394 ratings respectively.
Do Gotyah or Device System Services have ads?
Device System Services shows ads; Gotyah does not.
Which is updated more often, Gotyah or Device System Services?
Gotyah ships an update every 9 months, and Device System Services every 4 months. Most recently, Gotyah was updated on September 25, 2026 and Device System Services on September 19, 2026.

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