# AppBox Pro vs Device System Services

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppBox Pro | Device System Services |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appbox-pro/id318404385/reviews) | **[4.5 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-system-services-tools/id1126227676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 232 | **394** |
| Positive reviews | **54.7% of reviews** | 51.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 609 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AllAboutApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/307094026) | [Albert Parti](https://appshunter.io/developer/534966701) |

## What reviewers say

### AppBox Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appbox-pro/id318404385)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Pass | $0.99 | per month |
| Extra Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Pass | $2.49 | per month |
| Ads Free Pass | $5.99 | per year |
| Extra Pass | $12.99 | per year |
| Full Pass | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Device System Services

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-system-services-tools/id1126227676)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads System Service | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*