Comparison

AppBox Pro vs Device System Services

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

Head to head
About

AppBox Pro

This app offers a comprehensive suite of 28 tools, including calculators, converters, and utilities for daily tasks. Securely store sensitive information, manage budgets, track calendars, and access a wide range of conversion and calculation functions.

Highlights
  • Customizable home screen and themes
  • Secure data storage with passcode
  • Budget and checklist management
  • Multiple calendar tracking
  • Extensive currency and unit conversion
  • Basic and scientific calculators
  • Device information and flashlight
Features
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Everyday tasks, all in one app. Calculate tips, convert currencies, scan QR codes, count down to events, measure objects, check levels, track steps, and more — with 36 practical apps in one place. AppBox Pro® includes 28 core apps for free, plus 8 premium apps available through Extra Pass or Full Pass. 28 Free Apps Calculators – Calculator: Basic and scientific. – Date Calculator: Calculate days between dates and convert between solar and lunar calendars. – Loan Calculator: Estimate payments and total cost. – Percent Calculator: Calculate discounts and percentages. – Sales Calculator: Find final prices and sales tax. – Tip Calculator: Calculate tips and split bills. – Unit Price: Compare prices to find the better value. Converters – Currency Converter: Convert world currencies. – Lunar Converter: Switch between Solar and Lunar calendars. – Translator: Translate text and speech across multiple languages. – Unit Converter: Convert units across many categories. Productivity – Days Counter: Track key dates and events. – Expense List: Keep a simple spending record. – Ladies Calendar: Track cycles and view trends. – Wallet: Organize passwords, cards, and personal data. Life – Abbreviation: Find what an acronym means. – Holidays: Explore public holidays in 104 countries. – Kaomoji: Find expressive emoticons for chats. Utility – Battery Status: Check battery and charging status. – Clock: Choose from digital, LED, flip, and wave clock designs with weather. – Flashlight: Light up the dark with a tap. – Level: Check whether a surface is level — flat or upright. – Magnifier: Zoom in on small text or objects. – Mirror: Use your front camera as a mirror. – Pedometer: Count steps with Apple Health. – QR Code: Scan QR codes in seconds. – Random: Generate a random number. – Ruler: Measure in centimeters or inches. 8 Premium Apps Available with Extra Pass or Full Pass: – Daily Card: Capture your mood in a daily card and build a collection. Requires iOS 18 or later. – PDF Splitter: Split a PDF into the pages you need. – Password Generator: Create strong passwords in a tap. – Markdown Reader: Open and read Markdown files. – QR Code Generator: Create QR codes for links and text. – Sleep Calculator: Find sleep and wake times that fit your schedule. – Noise Meter: Measure the sound level around you. – Text Counter: Count characters, words, and lines instantly. Premium Upgrades – Home Styles: Choose 3D Voxel, Jewelry, or Cartoon themes. – Wallet: Smart Scan, Insights, Checkup, reminders, Recently Deleted, and scannable barcodes or QR codes for your cards. – Days Counter: Milestones, date scanning, Home Screen widgets, and a Lock Screen countdown. – Pedometer: Trends, streaks, and achievements. – Calculator: Scan a math problem with Smart Calc. – Tip Calculator: Scan a receipt with Smart Tip. – Loan Calculator: Compare refinancing options with Refinance Analyzer. Premium Options Use all 28 core apps for free. Choose a plan for premium apps, premium features, or no ads: – Ads Free Pass: Remove ads across AppBox Pro. – Extra Pass: Unlock all premium apps and features. – Full Pass: Unlock everything in Extra Pass and remove ads. Subscriptions Monthly and annual auto-renewable plans are available. Prices are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store subscription settings. Good to Know – Some features require an internet connection. – Pedometer uses Apple Health for steps and distance. Access is optional. – No separate AppBox Pro account or sign-in is required; subscriptions use your Apple Account. – Built and maintained independently since 2009. Privacy Policy: https://www.allaboutapps.net/privacy.html AppBox Pro® End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Device System Services

Monitor your device's hardware, network, memory, and storage with detailed insights and performance tracking. Includes diagnostic tools for network analysis and storage management. Offers widgets for real-time system information.

Highlights
  • Hardware specifications
  • Network status and diagnostics
  • Memory usage monitoring
  • Ping, LAN Scan, Port Scan tools
  • Storage management
  • System information widgets
Features
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Device System Service – System Information & Performance Monitoring Device System Service is a professional iOS application that provides detailed insights into your device’s hardware, network, memory, and storage. The app helps you monitor system performance, optimize resource usage, and ensure smooth operation. Key Features Hardware Information • Detailed specifications of your device’s model, processor, and GPU • Battery level and status monitoring • Biometric authentication support (Face ID, Touch ID) • Display size, brightness, and other screen-related details Network Status • IP address, Wi-Fi, and mobile network information • Internet connection check and speed data • Ping hosts or IP addresses to verify connectivity and response time • Local network insights and diagnostics Memory Usage • Detailed breakdown of memory usage (used, active, inactive, free memory) • Real-time memory monitoring with interactive charts • Performance tracking and optimization suggestions Tools The new Tools tab provides powerful built-in diagnostic utilities for advanced network analysis. • Ping Verify connectivity to any host or IP address and check network responsiveness in real time. Ideal for troubleshooting reachability and latency issues. • LAN Scan Discover active devices connected to your local network. Quickly identify IP addresses and detect available hosts within your subnet. • Port Scan Scan open TCP ports on a target device to analyze running services and network exposure. Useful for diagnostics, testing, and infrastructure validation. Storage Management • Total storage and available space display • Breakdown of space occupied by files and apps • Visual representation of disk usage with modern UI elements Settings & Privacy • Remove Ads – One-time purchase for a completely ad-free experience • Manage Consent – GDPR/CCPA compliance options • Ad Personalization – Customize ad preferences based on privacy policies Modern & User-Friendly Experience • Dark Mode support for a comfortable viewing experience • Interactive visual elements, graphs, and bars for easy interpretation • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad System Service Widgets – Overview The System Service app is designed for iOS system monitoring and now features three useful widgets that display key system information in real-time. Available Widgets: Device Information Widget Displayed Data: • Device name • Battery level • iOS version • Local (LAN) and external (WAN) IP addresses Usage: This widget provides a quick overview of your device, making it especially useful for developers, network administrators, and power users. Disk Usage Widget Displayed Data: • Disk usage percentage (circular progress bar) • Used storage amount (GB) • Total storage capacity (GB) Usage: This widget allows you to instantly check how much storage is available on your device. It’s particularly useful when managing large files or installing new applications. Memory Usage Widget Displayed Data: • Memory usage percentage (circular progress bar) • Used memory amount (GB) • Total memory capacity (GB) Usage: A great tool for monitoring background app memory usage, helping optimize device performance. How to Add the Widget? 1. Long-press the home screen. 2. Tap the ”+” icon in the top-left corner. 3. Scroll down to the System Service widgets. 4. Select your preferred widget size. 5. Tap “Add Widget.” Why Use It? • Provides quick system data access • Helps optimize storage and memory usage • Easily accessible—no need to open an extra app Download and try it now!

Screenshots

AppBox Pro4 screens
Device System Services4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Device System Services at 4.5 against AppBox Pro's 3.1. Device System Services also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). AppBox Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. AppBox Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Device System Services sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Device System Services holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 232 and 394 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of AppBox Pro's written reviews are positive against 52% of Device System Services's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppBox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Device System Services every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AppBox Pro versus Device System Services: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppBox ProDevice System Services
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (232 ratings)4.5 (394 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews — better51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings232394 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size609 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllAboutAppsAlbert Parti

Customer experience

AppBox Pro

All ratings232 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative42.7%
Written reviews1,487 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral9.4%
Negative35.8%

Device System Services

All ratings394 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative46.9%

User reviews

AppBox Pro

From 232 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Swiss Army knife of apps
  • 👍 Useful and feature-rich
  • 🕰️ Longtime user satisfaction
  • 💻 Reliable and dependable
  • 🔐 Secure wallet feature

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Ads in paid version
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🤯 Confusing UI changes
  • 🔒 Lost data and passwords
  • 🤔 Subscription model changes

Device System Services

From 394 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clean and easy-to-use interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
  • 📊 Comprehensive system information display
  • 🌐 Useful network information details
  • ⏱️ Shows device uptime information

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive full-screen video advertisements
  • 🔊 Intrusive ads with sound that startle users
  • ⚠️ Misleading security/storage warning popups
  • 🎮 Irrelevant ads (e.g., game ads on iOS)
  • 💰 Ads present even in paid version

Bugs and requests

AppBox Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Wallet data disappearing
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Incorrect data/unit conversions
  • Calendar/date features not working
  • Syncing and backup issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Disable sound effects
  • Export data to other formats
  • Improve date/calendar features
  • Add more clock/widget options
  • Provide better customer support

Device System Services

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup/launch
  • Crashes when network module acquires external IP
  • Requires airplane mode or disabled connectivity to function
  • Incorrect device specifications (resolution, model variants)
  • Static pie charts instead of dynamic system statistics
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  • App force-closes when switching between tabs
  • Unresponsive UI elements during ad display
  • App disappears or stops functioning after device updates
  • Suspicious clipboard activity on launch

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to delete accidentally copied items
  • System reset functionality to restore original settings
  • Camera information display
  • External USB disk space usage tracking
  • Memory cleaning/optimization features
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  • Dark mode support

In-app purchases

7 purchases

AppBox Pro

Subscriptions6
  • Ads Free Pass1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Extra Pass$1.991 Month
  • Full Pass$2.491 Month
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  • Ads Free Pass1 Month trial$5.991 Year
  • Extra Pass$12.991 Year
  • Full Pass$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
1 purchases

Device System Services

One-time1
  • Remove ads System Service$1.99

Questions

Is AppBox Pro free?
AppBox Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Device System Services free?
Device System Services is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppBox Pro or Device System Services?
Device System Services is rated higher. AppBox Pro averages 3.1 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Device System Services averages 4.5 from 394 ratings.
Do AppBox Pro or Device System Services have ads?
Both AppBox Pro and Device System Services show ads.
Which is updated more often, AppBox Pro or Device System Services?
AppBox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Device System Services every 4 months. Most recently, AppBox Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Device System Services on October 11, 2026.

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