# Surge 5 vs Device Info Tool

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Device Info Tool at none against Surge 5's 2. Surge 5's advantage is ratings volume (994 vs 4) and chart position (#6 vs #187). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surge 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Device Info Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Surge 5 against 4.0 for Device Info Tool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surge 5 has 994 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Surge 5's written reviews are positive against 50% of Device Info Tool's.

Surge 5 ships an update every 5 weeks, Device Info Tool every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surge 5 | Device Info Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (994 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-5/id1442620678/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-info-tool/id6448629269/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **994** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **51.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #187 |
| Size | 81 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Surge Networks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442620677) | [IDB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/917634021) |

## What reviewers say

### Surge 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-5/id1442620678)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #26 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This advanced network utility allows developers to intercept, process, and forward network traffic. It offers deep control over connections, including URL redirection, local file mapping, and HTTPS decryption. Ideal for debugging and network analysis.

**Highlights:** Network connection takeover, Modify network requests/responses, Forward traffic to other proxies, Intercept and save network data, Decrypt HTTPS traffic, Rule-based forwarding, Ad blocking by domain

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Surge Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### Device Info Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-info-tool/id6448629269)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Gain in-depth knowledge of your mobile device's hardware and software. Explore detailed specifications including storage, battery health, network details, sensors, and OS version through an intuitive interface. Ideal for users seeking to understand their device's capabilities.

**Highlights:** Detailed hardware information, Comprehensive software specifications, Storage capacity details, Battery health monitoring, Network and Wi-Fi insights, Sensor availability, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surge 5 free?

Surge 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Device Info Tool free?

Device Info Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Surge 5 or Device Info Tool?

Surge 5 is rated higher. Surge 5 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 994 ratings, while Device Info Tool averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Surge 5 or Device Info Tool have ads?

Neither Surge 5 nor Device Info Tool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Surge 5 or Device Info Tool?

Surge 5 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Device Info Tool every 3 weeks. Most recently, Surge 5 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Device Info Tool on September 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Surge 5 or Device Info Tool?

Surge 5 currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Device Info Tool at #187. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*