Comparison

TouchScreenCheck vs Pixel Control

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

Head to head
About

TouchScreenCheck

This utility app helps you test your device's touchscreen responsiveness and consistency. It visually indicates touch registration with color changes and displays touch counts and coordinates. It's useful for diagnosing screen issues or confirming proper functionality.

Highlights
  • Test touch responsiveness
  • Check touch consistency
  • Verify touch reliability
  • Visual touch feedback
  • Display touch count
  • Show last touch coordinates
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The simple app lets you test TouchScreen responsiveness, check its consistency and reliability in registering touches. Background color changes upon every touch during the test. Total number of touches and the coordinates of the last touch are shown on screen. This provides an easy way to verify and demonstrate TouchScreen issues to a Service Center. Equally valuable could be verification and visible confirmation that TouchScreen itself works fine, so that whatever unresponsiveness one might experience in some app, in an element at any place on screen, it could be confidently addressed to that app’s software technical support.

About

Pixel Control

This app helps you meticulously detect and locate dead or stuck pixels on your screen. It offers in-depth, real-time pixel examinations for flawless screen clarity. Designed for ease of use, it guides you through the testing process without requiring technical knowledge.

Highlights
  • Dead pixel detection
  • Stuck pixel identification
  • Multi-color defect analysis
  • Real-time monitoring
  • User-friendly interface
  • Comprehensive pixel examinations
Features
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Pixel Control: Elevate Your Display Quality! Experience perfection in pixel rendering with Pixel Control, the ultimate dead pixel testing app. Flawless Screen Clarity: Ensure that your screen is at its best. Our app helps you meticulously detect and locate any dead or stuck pixels that may hinder your viewing experience. In-Depth Pixel Testing: Dive deep into your screen's clarity with comprehensive pixel examinations. Identify both single and multi-color defects quickly and accurately. Easy-to-Use: User-friendly and intuitive, Pixel Control guides you through the testing process with ease. No technical knowledge is required. Real-Time Monitoring: Keep an eye on your screen's health by running live pixel tests and continuous monitoring. No Repairs, Just Checks: Please note that Pixel Control is a testing tool and does not include repair functionalities. Bring your screen to life with the flawless clarity it deserves. Download Pixel Control now and take the first step towards perfect pixel visualization! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TouchScreenCheck2 screens
Pixel Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TouchScreenCheck at 94% against Pixel Control's 50%. TouchScreenCheck also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Pixel Control's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pixel Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TouchScreenCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TouchScreenCheck holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchScreenCheck has 36 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of TouchScreenCheck's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pixel Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchScreenCheck ships an update every 7 months, Pixel Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TouchScreenCheck versus Pixel Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchScreenCheckPixel Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (36 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAidar Khasanovsafak helvaci

Customer experience

TouchScreenCheck

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%

Pixel Control

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

TouchScreenCheck

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pixel Control

Subscriptions2
  • Pixel Control Ad-Free$2.991 Month
  • Pixel Control Ad-Free$24.991 Year

Questions

Is TouchScreenCheck free?
TouchScreenCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Control free?
Pixel Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TouchScreenCheck or Pixel Control?
TouchScreenCheck is rated higher. TouchScreenCheck averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Pixel Control averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do TouchScreenCheck or Pixel Control have ads?
Pixel Control shows ads; TouchScreenCheck does not.
Which is updated more often, TouchScreenCheck or Pixel Control?
TouchScreenCheck ships an update every 7 months, and Pixel Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, TouchScreenCheck was updated on September 1, 2026 and Pixel Control on September 30, 2026.

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