Vulkan Capabilities Viewer vs Hapthicks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Enumerate hardware capabilities
- Report Vulkan features
- Upload device reports
- Check app compatibility
- Open source
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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
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Vulkan Capabilities Viewer | Hapthicks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LunarG, Inc. | Ava Goudarzi |
In-app purchases
Vulkan Capabilities Viewer
No in-app purchases
Hapthicks
No in-app purchases
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