Comparison

Check My Device vs Amalink

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

Head to head
About

Check My Device

Thoroughly test your iPhone or iPad's display, sensors, connectivity, and other components. Ideal for verifying device functionality before buying, selling, or for long-term use.

Highlights
  • Screen and display tests
  • Multimedia component tests
  • Sensor diagnostics
  • Device parts testing
  • Connectivity checks
  • Warranty and damage checks
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Test Your iPhone & iPad Before You Buy or Sell Buying a used device? Selling your old one? Run a complete self test to ensure everything works properly. This app acts as your personal device monitor and testerup tool, helping you verify the display, sensors, connectivity, and warranty of any iPhone or iPad. Key Tests Screen & Display • Brightness Test • Color Test • Touch Screen Test • Multi - Touch Test • Pinch Test • Keyboard Typing Test • Notification LED Test Multimedia • Sound Test • Microphone Test • Camera Test • Video Test Sensors • Accelerometer Test • Shake Test • Compass Test • Face ID / Biometric Test • Proximity Sensor Test • Ambient Light Sensor Test • LiDAR Scanner Test Device Parts • GPS Test • Flashlight Test • Vibrate Test • Battery Health Test • Storage Test • RAM Test • CPU Stress Test • SIM card Detection Test • SD Card Test Connectivity • WiFi Test • Bluetooth Test • Hotspot Test • Phone Call Test • NFC Test • IR Blaster Test • Airplane Mode Test • Ultra-Wideband ( UWB ) Test Other Checks • Warranty Check • Activation Lock Check • Water Damage Check • iTunes Sync Test • Button Check • Cosmetic Damage Check Generate Report To View With this app, you can confidently check your iPhone or iPad before buying, selling, or using it long-term. ******* Please Note********** Free Usage Access : > You can test almost all tests ( some tests are not available for free ) by viewing ADs Pro User Access ( Subscription ) > You can test every test and also ADs will be hidden till subscription ends Pro User Access ( Life Time Access ) > You can test every test and also ADs will be hidden for lifetime **************** Privacy Policy Link : https://www.dropouts.in/privacypolicy/privacy-policy.html Terms and Conditions Link : https://www.dropouts.in/privacypolicy/terms-of-use.html

About

Amalink

This utility app facilitates the upgrading and updating of HDMI cable chips. It supports various transmission line types, enabling users to enhance functionality and update versions.

Highlights
  • HDMI chip version updates
  • HDMI chip function upgrades
  • Supports multiple transmission line types
  • Facilitates chip enhancement
Features
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Amalink是一款专门用于HDMI线芯片的升级工具,主要方便用户对HDMI线芯片进行版本更新,和功能升级,用途广泛,支持多种类型传输线。

Screenshots

Check My Device4 screens
Amalink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Check My Device at 47% against Amalink's 4%. Check My Device also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). Amalink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. Check My Device sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Amalink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Check My Device holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 207 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Check My Device's written reviews are positive against 4% of Amalink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Check My Device ships an update every 3 months, Amalink every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Check My Device versus Amalink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheck My DeviceAmalink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (97 ratings) — better1.4 (207 ratings)
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews — better4.0% of reviews
Number of ratings97207 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.59.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDropouts Technologies LLP伟元 黄

Customer experience

Check My Device

All ratings94 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative44.4%

Amalink

All ratings207 ratings
Positive7.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative89.4%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive4.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative94.7%

Bugs and requests

Check My Device

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Amalink

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Firmware update progress bar resets to 0% after reaching 100%
  • App displays blank 'Product Center' screen with no products
  • QR code scanning leads to non-functional AmaLink app
  • Device not recognized by iOS 14+ systems
  • Infinite update loop requiring repeated updates
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  • Screen mirroring works briefly then stops functioning
  • Device overheating during operation
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Adapter stops working after initial use
  • No connection established despite completing update process

Requested features

7 requests
  • Clear, comprehensive English-language instructions
  • Offline functionality without requiring app
  • Proper firmware update mechanism that actually completes
  • Customer support and refund process
  • Compatibility with iOS 14+ and modern Apple devices
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  • Ability to select correct firmware version easily
  • Multi-language support beyond Chinese

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Check My Device

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
One-time2
  • Lifetime Discounted Unlock$3.99
  • Lifetime Unlock$7.99
None

Amalink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Check My Device free?
Check My Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Amalink free?
Amalink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Check My Device or Amalink?
Check My Device is rated higher. Check My Device averages 4.5 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Amalink averages 1.4 from 207 ratings.
Do Check My Device or Amalink have ads?
Check My Device shows ads; Amalink does not.
Which is updated more often, Check My Device or Amalink?
Check My Device ships an update every 3 months, and Amalink every 6 months. Most recently, Check My Device was updated on November 6, 2026 and Amalink on November 6, 2026.

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