Phone Tester vs Pixel Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phone Tester
Test your device's hardware and screen functionality. Get detailed device information and generate a shareable PDF report of your tests.
- Hardware component testing
- Screen tap and swipe gesture tests
- Device information display
- Test report generation
- Shareable PDF reports
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App Features : Hardware : Allows you to check your Camera, Flash, Vibration, Microphone, Speaker, Brightness, Ports, 3D Touch, FingerLock, FaceLock, Sensors and Buttons etc. You can perform the check and Choose that whether you are satisfied with the check or not satisfied. The chosen answer will be used in the report screen. Screen : These tests allows you to perform multiple test like One, two, three and multiple tap. You can test the swipe gestures by performing swipe gestures in the view. You can test single tap, double tap and pinch and zoom features as well. Device Information : Represents the device information like your device name, device model, os version which your device is operation and battery information with ram and storage capacity. Also you can check the internet status along with wifi and bluetooth enabled or disabled. Report : Report of the check your have carried with your chosen answer. Report contains the device main information like your device model, front and rear camera information, your device operating system, ram and storage capacity, battery percentage and your device resolution. Information about the hardware check performed with your chosen options and a share option which shares the pdf copy of the test report.
Pixel Control
This app helps you meticulously detect and locate dead or stuck pixels on your screen. It offers in-depth, real-time pixel examinations for flawless screen clarity. Designed for ease of use, it guides you through the testing process without requiring technical knowledge.
- Dead pixel detection
- Stuck pixel identification
- Multi-color defect analysis
- Real-time monitoring
- User-friendly interface
- Comprehensive pixel examinations
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Pixel Control: Elevate Your Display Quality! Experience perfection in pixel rendering with Pixel Control, the ultimate dead pixel testing app. Flawless Screen Clarity: Ensure that your screen is at its best. Our app helps you meticulously detect and locate any dead or stuck pixels that may hinder your viewing experience. In-Depth Pixel Testing: Dive deep into your screen's clarity with comprehensive pixel examinations. Identify both single and multi-color defects quickly and accurately. Easy-to-Use: User-friendly and intuitive, Pixel Control guides you through the testing process with ease. No technical knowledge is required. Real-Time Monitoring: Keep an eye on your screen's health by running live pixel tests and continuous monitoring. No Repairs, Just Checks: Please note that Pixel Control is a testing tool and does not include repair functionalities. Bring your screen to life with the flawless clarity it deserves. Download Pixel Control now and take the first step towards perfect pixel visualization! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Phone Tester at 4.4 against Pixel Control's 3.5. Phone Tester also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 4). Pixel Control's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 38%). 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. Phone Tester sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Phone Tester holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Phone Tester's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pixel Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Phone Tester ships an update every 10 months, Pixel Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phone Tester | Pixel Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (18 ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kushal Patel | safak helvaci |
Customer experience
Phone Tester
Pixel Control
In-app purchases
Phone Tester
- ad-free version$7.99
Pixel Control
- Pixel Control Ad-Free$2.991 Month
- Pixel Control Ad-Free$24.991 Year
