Anker FWTool vs iTest.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anker FWTool
This utility app allows users to update the firmware on compatible Anker devices. Currently, it supports the Y2561 Lightning to Ethernet + Charging Adapter and requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- Firmware updates
- Anker product compatibility
- iOS 13.0+ support
- Lightning to Ethernet adapter support
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Get firmware updates for your Anker products. Notes Currently only works with Y2561 Lightning to Ethernet + Charging Adapter. We're still working on making it compatible with other products in the future. For iOS 13.0 and later.
iTest.
Easily test your device's hardware and software without navigating multiple apps or complex settings. Offers guided and manual test modes with clear instructions and results. Ideal for assessing a device's condition before buying or selling.
- Guided semi-automatic test mode
- Manual test selection
- Easy-to-understand instructions
- Clear test results
- Shareable test reports
- Used device assessment
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iTest lets you easily test a device without the need to use multiple apps or dive though various system settings. Providing you with the convenience of both a guided semi-automatic test mode and a list of tests to choose from. With easy to understand instructions and results. Share your results to a perspective buyer or test a used device before buying. iTest can help you make a more informed decision of a devices condition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTest. at 84% against Anker FWTool's 0%. iTest. also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (50 vs 4). Anker FWTool's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Anker FWTool is free to download; iTest. costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iTest. holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTest. has 50 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Anker FWTool's written reviews are positive against 84% of iTest.'s.
| Parameter | Anker FWTool | iTest. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) | 4.4 (50 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 84.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 50 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #142 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Mobile Life LLC | Hugh Jeffreys |
Customer experience
Anker FWTool
iTest.
Bugs and requests
Anker FWTool
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iTest.
Reported bugs
16 issues- Light sensor test fails on multiple device models despite hardware functioning
- App crashes on startup for iOS 12 devices and older
- App crashes on iPod Touch 6th generation
- App crashes on iPad Mini 2
- Speaker test produces no sound on iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max
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- Microphone test fails on iPhone 16 despite working hardware
- Vibration test non-functional on iPhone 16
- NFC test reports iOS version not supported on iOS 18.4.1
- Proximity sensor test gives false negatives on iPhone 11 Pro
- Camera test shows black screen despite camera permissions granted
- Compass test fails despite working hardware
- Camera test opens touchscreen test instead on some devices
- Screen burn-in test displays clock and navigation bars
- Digitizer test feels inaccurate
- UI buttons don't match actual function on iPad
- Accessibility issues with large font sizes blocking button interaction
Requested features
17 requests- Battery health and cycle count information
- LiDAR sensor test
- GPS functionality test
- Service history check
- Battery aging/degradation test
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- Support for older iOS versions (iOS 11 and below)
- Mac app version
- Apple Watch testing support
- AirPods testing capability
- CPU monitoring and RAM usage display
- Network data monitoring
- Detailed camera quality test with white background
- Fake call test for earpiece audio
- Apple Pencil testing
- Screen burn-in test in full-screen mode
- Individual microphone quality testing
- Wireless charging test
In-app purchases
Anker FWTool
No in-app purchases
iTest.
No in-app purchases
