Comparison

HP Support Assistant vs iPhix Store

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

Head to head
About

HP Support Assistant

Easily maintain your HP PCs and printers and resolve issues with support notifications, device status, and guided assistance. Troubleshoot common problems, monitor device health, and find replacement parts.

Highlights
  • Guided troubleshooters
  • Virtual Agent for problem-solving
  • Device status monitoring
  • Support contact options
  • Service Center Locator
  • Order replacement parts
Features
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Get the most out of your HP PCs and printers using HP Support Assistant Mobile. With HP Support Assistant Mobile, it’s easy to maintain your PCs and printers and resolve problems with support notifications, device status, and guided assistance. HP Support Assistant Mobile makes it easier than ever to own and use your PCs and printers. Key Features: • Need help? Use our guided troubleshooters or the new Virtual Agent* to solve common problems like a slow computer or audio issues. • When a little more hands-on help is required, choose from a variety of contact options in the Support section including the new Service Center Locator*. • Monitor device details ranging from the ink levels on your printer to the battery, storage, and security health of your PCs. • Need more ink or a new hard drive? Get links to order replacement parts and receive shipment updates* in the app. * Available in selected countries * Not recommended for iPads

About

iPhix Store

Shop for tested accessories like cables and chargers, then pick them up at the store. Track existing repair tickets, message the store team, and manage your account. Includes a free device hardware and sensor check.

Highlights
  • Shop tested accessories
  • In-store pickup
  • Track repair tickets
  • Message store team
  • Free device hardware check
  • Account management
Features
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iPhix puts our San Bernardino store in your pocket. • Shop tested accessories — cables, chargers, power banks, mounts and more — and pick them up at Inland Center. • Track an existing ticket with the code from your receipt. • Message the store team and request a call back. • Run a free hardware and sensor check on this device. • Manage your account, orders and addresses. Find us at 500 Inland Center Dr, Suite 434, San Bernardino, CA. The device check is informational and does not replace a professional inspection.

Screenshots

HP Support Assistant4 screens
iPhix Store4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPhix Store at 100% against HP Support Assistant's 6%. iPhix Store also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). HP Support Assistant's advantage is ratings volume (238 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPhix Store holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HP Support Assistant has 238 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of HP Support Assistant's written reviews are positive against 100% of iPhix Store's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HP Support Assistant ships an update every 4 months, iPhix Store every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HP Support Assistant versus iPhix Store: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHP Support AssistantiPhix Store
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (238 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings238 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHP Inc.emre ates

Customer experience

HP Support Assistant

All ratings237 ratings
Positive28.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative65.8%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive6.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.9%

iPhix Store

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

HP Support Assistant

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to add devices
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Unreliable connectivity
  • Outdated information and features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve virtual assistant capabilities
  • Provide better troubleshooting guidance
  • Simplify setup and connectivity processes
  • Offer more self-help resources
  • Improve integration with other HP apps

iPhix Store

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HP Support Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

iPhix Store

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HP Support Assistant free?
HP Support Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPhix Store free?
iPhix Store is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HP Support Assistant or iPhix Store?
iPhix Store is rated higher. HP Support Assistant averages 2.2 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while iPhix Store averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HP Support Assistant or iPhix Store have ads?
Neither HP Support Assistant nor iPhix Store shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HP Support Assistant or iPhix Store?
HP Support Assistant ships an update every 4 months, and iPhix Store every 10 days. Most recently, HP Support Assistant was updated on October 24, 2026 and iPhix Store on October 24, 2026.

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