Comparison

Device Info Toolkit vs PotoHEX

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

Head to head
About

Device Info Toolkit

Access comprehensive details about your device's hardware, software, network, and battery. Perform internet speed tests and ping verifications. Ideal for developers and tech-savvy users seeking in-depth device diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Detailed hardware and software information
  • Storage and battery analysis
  • Network and Wi-Fi diagnostics
  • Sensor and CPU details
  • Internet speed test
  • Ping verification
Features
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Device Info Toolkit: Your Complete Guide to Device Information Discover everything about your iPhone or iPad with Device Info Toolkit - the essential tool for developers and tech enthusiasts! Key Features: Detailed hardware and software information Comprehensive storage and battery analysis Network and Wi-Fi diagnostics Sensor and CPU details Operating system data New Additions: Internet speed test Ping verification Deep linking support Perfect for: App developers Software testers IT technicians Advanced users Why Choose Device Info Toolkit: Intuitive and easy-to-use interface Accurate and up-to-date information Ideal for device diagnostics and optimization Comprehensive tool in a single app Make informed decisions about your device and enhance your development work. Download Device Info Toolkit now and have the power of information at your fingertips! Privacy Policy: https://jxnata.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-11c091336ffe803597fbea489af7c8af Terms and Conditions: https://jxnata.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-11c091336ffe80fba5bac0f8ba7eba6b

About

PotoHEX

This tool allows users to inspect and modify any file on their iOS device at the byte and character level. It supports numerous encodings, offers a wide range of checksum and hash calculations, and includes various encryption, compression, and encoding/decoding functionalities.

Highlights
  • Byte and character level inspection/editing
  • Extensive encoding support
  • Checksum and hash calculations
  • Encryption and decryption
  • Compression and decompression
  • Multi-tab interface
  • Undo/Redo functionality
Features
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The PotoHEX is an application that is used to create, explore and modify arbitrary files on your iOS device. MAIN FEATURES: • Byte and Character level inspecting and editing • Select any from UTF-7/8/16/32/BE/LE or 100+ other encodings for character-level inspecting & editing • Use predefined encoding groups for simplifying the search for an encoding • Search for the desired encoding by name • Quick view of selected bytes/characters directly in the encoding selection table • Replace or Insert bytes and characters • Inspect and modify integer types at the cursor position • Select a byte or text region for the subsequent actions: • Convert text to another encoding. • Сalculate checksums: Adler-32, BSD checksum, CRC-8, CRC-16, CRC-32, CRC-64, CRC-8/CDMA2000, CRC-8/DARC, CRC-8/DVB-S2, CRC-8/EBU, CRC-8/I-CODE, CRC-8/ITU, CRC-8/MAXIM, CRC-8/ROHC, CRC-8/WCDMA, CRC-16/CCITT_FALSE, CRC-16/AUG_CCITT, CRC-16/BUYPASS, CRC-16/CDMA2000, CRC-16/DDS-110, CRC-16/DECT-R, CRC-16/DECT-X, CRC-16/DNP, CRC-16/EN-13757, CRC-16/GENIBUS, CRC-16/MAXIM, CRC-16/MCRF4XX, CRC-16/RIELLO, CRC-16/T10-DIF, CRC-16/TELEDISK, CRC-16/TMS37157, CRC-16/USB, CRC-A, CRC-16/KERMIT, CRC-16/MODBUS, CRC-16/X-25, CRC-16/XMODEM, CRC-32/BZIP2, CRC-32C, CRC-32D, CRC-32/MPEG-2, CRC-32/POSIX, CRC-32Q, CRC-32/JAMCRC, CRC-32/XFER, CRC-64/WE, and CRC-64/XZ. • Сalculate hashes: BLAKE/BLAKE2, MD2, MD4, MD5, MD6, SHA1, SHA2 (SHA-224, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, SHA-512/256, SHA-512/224), SHA3-224, SHA3-256, SHA3-384, SHA3-512, SHAKE128, SHAKE256, RIPEMD-128/160/256/320, Tiger/Tiger2, Whirlpool and STREEBOG (Стрибог, ГОСТ 34.11-2018) • Encode or Decode from or to Base16, Base32(RFC 4648, hex, Crockford's, and z-base-32 alphabets), Base58(BITCOIN, RIPPLE, FLICKR, and GMP alphabets), Base64, Ascii85, and Z85(ZeroMQ) encodings • Encrypt or Decrypt using AES 128/192/256, BLOWFISH, DES, 3DES, RC2, and RC4 algorithms • Compress or Extract by Deflate/Inflate, BZIP2, and LZMA/LZMA2 algorithms. • Export the selected region as a QR code. • Fill the region with a given multibyte pattern • Cut the region • Copy and Paste the region • Undo/Redo • Clone or delete files INTERFACE • Multi-tab interface • Tabs can be reordered or removed by long pressing on them and dragging • Change the width of an arbitrary column in the file data table • Jump to arbitrary file offset by tapping on the Offset column • Choose from Decimal or Hexadecimal formats for the file offset values by tapping on the Offset column header • The space occupied by the file data table and the property sheet (or their relative arrangement) can be tuned by dragging (or double-tapping) the delimiter handle between them • Zoom in/out almost every part of the user interface • Light and Dark themes depending on the device settings AUXILIARY • File renaming • Change the size of the file • Select the number of bytes in a row • Find & replace an arbitrary text or byte fragment with an arbitrary text or byte fragment • Access the App's Document folder through a Web Browser LIMITATIONS • Undo/Redo works for modifications up to 16Mb This app by default has restrictions on file content visibility. The visible content of any file is restricted by the first 256 bytes. To remove those restrictions you can start a monthly auto-renewable subscription or buy permanent full access. Privacy Policy: https://apotocki.github.io/potohex/privacy.pdf Terms of Use: https://apotocki.github.io/potohex/terms-of-use.pdf

Screenshots

Device Info Toolkit4 screens
PotoHEX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Device Info Toolkit at 4.3 against PotoHEX's 3.6. Device Info Toolkit also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 33%). PotoHEX's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Device Info Toolkit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and PotoHEX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Device Info Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Device Info Toolkit's written reviews are positive against 33% of PotoHEX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Info Toolkit ships an update every 3 weeks, PotoHEX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Device Info Toolkit versus PotoHEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice Info ToolkitPotoHEX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better3.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1617 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonata OliveiraAlexander Pototskiy

Customer experience

Device Info Toolkit

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%

PotoHEX

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative52.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Device Info Toolkit

Subscriptions1
  • Device Info Premium: Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Device Info Premium$3.99
2 purchases

PotoHEX

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Permanent$9.99

Questions

Is Device Info Toolkit free?
Device Info Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PotoHEX free?
PotoHEX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Device Info Toolkit or PotoHEX?
Device Info Toolkit is rated higher. Device Info Toolkit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PotoHEX averages 3.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Device Info Toolkit or PotoHEX have ads?
Device Info Toolkit shows ads; PotoHEX does not.
Which is updated more often, Device Info Toolkit or PotoHEX?
Device Info Toolkit ships an update every 3 weeks, and PotoHEX every 2 weeks. Most recently, Device Info Toolkit was updated on October 29, 2026 and PotoHEX on October 27, 2026.

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