Comparison

Device Settings vs Subbins Notes

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

Head to head
About

Device Settings

Access and manage your device's information, settings, and performance from a single, intuitive interface. Monitor battery, storage, and network status, and utilize helpful tools for troubleshooting and optimization.

Highlights
  • Device information (model, version, UUID)
  • Battery and storage monitoring
  • Network insights (Wi-Fi, IP, signal)
  • Quick access to essential settings
  • System performance data
  • Digital compass and flashlight
Features
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Take Full Control of Your iOS Device with My Device Settings My Device Settings gives you quick access to key device information, powerful tools, and essential settings, all in one place. Designed for a simple and intuitive experience, the app helps you understand, monitor, and optimize your iPhone or iPad. Get the information you need View important device details like model, iOS version, screen size, UUID, and more. Perfect when you need accurate data for apps, troubleshooting, or support. Monitor performance in real time Track battery status, storage usage, and system performance. Understand how your device is running and make smarter decisions. Manage your device with ease Access useful tools and settings quickly, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hotspot, brightness, sound, NFC, and more. Solve network issues faster Check network type, signal strength, and IP address to quickly identify and fix connectivity problems. Advanced tools Explore extra features like a digital compass, customizable flashlight, battery monitor, and more. Key Features - Device information: model, version, UUID - Battery and storage monitoring - Network insights: Wi-Fi, IP, signal strength - Quick access to essential settings - Performance and system data - Useful tools like compass and flashlight Premium Subscription (optional) My Device Settings is free to use with ads. A Premium subscription is required to remove ads and to unlock premium features such as advanced insights and the full ad-free experience. Features that require a purchase are clearly marked in the app. - Title: Premium (Monthly) - Length: 1 month, auto-renewable - Price: USD 1.99 per month, after a 3-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://yalintech.com/legal/device/terms Privacy Policy: https://yalintech.com/legal/device/privacy Visit Us https://www.yalintech.com/ Support support@yalintech.com

About

Subbins Notes

Features
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Subbins Notes — Your life. Your blocks. Your AI. One place. Subbins Notes is a fast, beautiful, block-based workspace that's simpler than Notion and more powerful than Apple Notes. Capture a quick thought, plan a project, track your habits, or journal your day — every page is built from flexible blocks, so you shape the app around your life instead of the other way around. And with AI built in, your notes don't just sit there. Summarize a long page, pull out your action items, fix your grammar, or ask questions about what you've written — all in a single tap. EVERYTHING IS A BLOCK Mix and match text, headings, checklists, toggles, tables, kanban boards, code, callouts, images, and more. Build a journal, a project tracker, a reading log, or a budget — no rigid templates, no learning curve. AI THAT WORKS WHERE YOU DO Summarize any page into clear bullet points Extract tasks and to-dos automatically Fix grammar, spelling, and punctuation instantly Ask questions about your own notes Expand and polish your writing (Pro) ORGANIZED, YOUR WAY Group pages into colorful notebooks, nest pages infinitely, pin and favorite what matters, and find anything fast with full-text search. BUILT TO BE FAST Local-first and offline-ready — your notes open instantly and sync in the background across iPhone, iPad, and web. No spinners, no waiting. START FROM A TEMPLATE Daily Journal, Weekly Review, Project Brief, Habit Tracker, Meeting Notes, Reading Notes, Budget, and Goal Tracker — or start from a blank page and make it your own. YOUR DATA IS YOURS Export any page to Markdown or plain text, anytime, on any plan — free and unlocked. Built on secure cloud infrastructure with privacy in mind from day one. FREE TO START Use Subbins Notes free with generous limits. Upgrade to Pro for more pages, notebooks, storage, and the full set of AI features. Simpler than Notion. More powerful than Apple Notes. Try Subbins Notes today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.subbins.com/?page_id=191

Screenshots

Device Settings4 screens
Subbins Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Subbins Notes at none against Device Settings's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Device Settings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Subbins Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Device Settings versus Subbins Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice SettingsSubbins Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYalintechSubbins LLC

Bugs and requests

Device Settings

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App won't load (displays blue screen)
  • Settings instructions not executing properly
  • Incorrect phone model and iOS version detection
  • Full-screen advertisements blocking content
  • Pop-ups persist even after watching ads
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  • Trial information not displayed before purchase
  • Unexpected charges without proper disclosure

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better explanation of DNS settings
  • More useful additional information beyond standard settings
  • Improved security features for WiFi
  • Free version with full functionality

Subbins Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Device Settings

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - 3 Days Free Trail3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • oneyear_subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$8.99
1 purchases

Subbins Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Subbins Notes Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Device Settings free?
Device Settings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subbins Notes free?
Subbins Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Device Settings or Subbins Notes have ads?
Device Settings shows ads; Subbins Notes does not.

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