Comparison

Vulkan Capabilities Viewer vs Hapthicks

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

Head to head
About

Vulkan Capabilities Viewer

This tool reports detailed 3D hardware capabilities for developers using Vulkan on iOS devices. It helps ensure compatibility for games and 3D applications across various iOS generations by uploading device reports to a central database.

Highlights
  • Enumerate hardware capabilities
  • Report Vulkan features
  • Upload device reports
  • Check app compatibility
  • Open source
Features
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For developers using Vulkan layered over the Metal graphics API, this tool enumerates all the hardware capabilities and limitations of the device it is run on. A report of the current device is uploaded to a central Vulkan Capabilities database at gpuinfo.org where other developers can use this information to ensure their games and 3D apps are ready for as wide a variety of iOS device generations as possible. This software is free and OpenSouce licensed and can be obtained here: https://github.com/SaschaWillems/VulkanCapsViewer

About

Hapthicks

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Hapthicks is the official mobile companion app for the Unity asset Hapthicks Toolkit. Use it to preview and test haptic feedback you’ve designed using the Unity Editor on your actual device. Key Features • Play .hapthick haptic files generated by the Hapthick Editor • Scan QR codes to instantly import haptic patterns from your Unity Engine • Test flat haptics, transient taps, and waveform-based effects • Supports iOS UIKit Haptics • Works without login or internet connection (QR download optional) • Fully offline-friendly, privacy-respecting, and no ads Who It’s For For game developers who want to test haptic feedback created with the Hapthicks Unity Engine asset — ideal for real-time, accurate testing during development. Note: This app is a companion to the Hapthicks Tool available on the Unity Asset Store. To use it effectively, you must have purchased and installed the Hapthicks Unity asset. Without it, this app will not serve its intended purpose. Privacy First Hapthicks does not collect or share any personal data. All file imports, camera usage, and vibrations are local to your device.

Screenshots

Vulkan Capabilities Viewer1 screens
Hapthicks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hapthicks at 13.0 against Vulkan Capabilities Viewer's 17. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vulkan Capabilities Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Hapthicks every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Vulkan Capabilities Viewer versus Hapthicks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVulkan Capabilities ViewerHapthicks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLunarG, Inc.Ava Goudarzi

In-app purchases

None

Vulkan Capabilities Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Hapthicks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vulkan Capabilities Viewer free?
Vulkan Capabilities Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hapthicks free?
Hapthicks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vulkan Capabilities Viewer or Hapthicks have ads?
Neither Vulkan Capabilities Viewer nor Hapthicks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vulkan Capabilities Viewer or Hapthicks?
Vulkan Capabilities Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Hapthicks every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vulkan Capabilities Viewer was updated on September 6, 2026 and Hapthicks on August 25, 2026.

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