# GiGi Assistant vs Device Settings

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GiGi Assistant at 100% against Device Settings's 54%. GiGi Assistant also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Device Settings's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Device Settings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GiGi Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

GiGi Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Settings has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GiGi Assistant's written reviews are positive against 54% of Device Settings's.

GiGi Assistant ships an update every 2 months, Device Settings every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GiGi Assistant | Device Settings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigi-assistant/id1458068093/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-settings/id1610970382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudburst, SBC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355939172) | [Yalintech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530568426) |

## What reviewers say

### GiGi Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigi-assistant/id1458068093)

Discover local events and stay informed about community updates. This app allows you to browse happenings, add them to your calendar, and receive timely reminders. It also delivers important news directly from your community.

**Highlights:** Browse local events, Add events to calendar, Receive event reminders, Get community updates, Personalized event feed

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Device Settings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-settings/id1610970382)

Access and manage your device's information, settings, and performance from a single, intuitive interface. Monitor battery, storage, and network status, and utilize helpful tools for troubleshooting and optimization.

**Highlights:** Device information (model, version, UUID), Battery and storage monitoring, Network insights (Wi-Fi, IP, signal), Quick access to essential settings, System performance data, Digital compass and flashlight

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - 3 Days Free Trail | $1.99 | per month |
| oneyear_subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 👍 Good customer service
- 👍 Basic device information display
- 👍 Easy to use workflow

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- ❌ Duplicates phone's built-in settings
- 🚫 Intrusive pop-ups and ads
- ⚠️ Billing without clear consent

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load (displays blue screen)
- Settings instructions not executing properly
- Incorrect phone model and iOS version detection
- Full-screen advertisements blocking content
- Pop-ups persist even after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Better explanation of DNS settings
- More useful additional information beyond standard settings
- Improved security features for WiFi
- Free version with full functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GiGi Assistant free?

GiGi Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Device Settings free?

Device Settings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GiGi Assistant or Device Settings?

GiGi Assistant is rated higher. GiGi Assistant averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Device Settings averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do GiGi Assistant or Device Settings have ads?

Device Settings shows ads; GiGi Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, GiGi Assistant or Device Settings?

GiGi Assistant ships an update every 2 months, and Device Settings every 4 weeks. Most recently, GiGi Assistant was updated on October 12, 2026 and Device Settings on October 13, 2026.

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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.*