# Anker FWTool vs iTest.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anker FWTool | iTest. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-fwtool/id1523640262/reviews) | **[4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itest/id6484069424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#174** |
| Size | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) | [Hugh Jeffreys](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740475585) |

## What reviewers say

### Anker FWTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-fwtool/id1523640262)

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.

**Highlights:** Firmware updates, Anker product compatibility, iOS 13.0+ support, Lightning to Ethernet adapter support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### iTest.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itest/id6484069424)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Guided semi-automatic test mode, Manual test selection, Easy-to-understand instructions, Clear test results, Shareable test reports, Used device assessment

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient testing process
- 💰 Affordable price point at $0.99
- 🔒 No ads or data collection
- ✅ Comprehensive device diagnostics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Light sensor test frequently fails despite working hardware
- 🐛 App crashes on older iOS versions (iOS 12 and below)
- 🐛 Crashes on older devices (iPod Touch 6, iPad Mini 2, iPhone 5S/6)
- 🐛 Speaker/microphone test fails on iPhone 16 models
- 🐛 Vibration test not working on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Battery health and cycle count information
- LiDAR sensor test
- GPS functionality test
- Service history check
- Battery aging/degradation test


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anker FWTool free?

Anker FWTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iTest. free?

iTest. costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Anker FWTool or iTest.?

iTest. is rated higher. Anker FWTool averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while iTest. averages 4.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do Anker FWTool or iTest. have ads?

Neither Anker FWTool nor iTest. shows ads.

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