# MultiTouch Visualizer vs Phone Diagnostics

The clearest difference is rating: MultiTouch Visualizer at 4.7 against Phone Diagnostics's 3.8. MultiTouch Visualizer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (71% vs 63%). Phone Diagnostics's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone Diagnostics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MultiTouch Visualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

MultiTouch Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone Diagnostics has 86 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of MultiTouch Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 63% of Phone Diagnostics's.

MultiTouch Visualizer ships an update monthly, Phone Diagnostics every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTouch Visualizer | Phone Diagnostics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitouch-visualizer/id376335100/reviews)** | [3.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-diagnostics/id1171677218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 12 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/376335103) | [HITEK_NOVA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171677217) |

## What reviewers say

### MultiTouch Visualizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitouch-visualizer/id376335100)

Test your device's multitouch capabilities with this utility. It allows for multitouch drawing with various colors and tracks the precise position of each touch point.

**Highlights:** Multitouch testing, Multitouch drawing, Color selection for drawing, Touch position tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phone Diagnostics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-diagnostics/id1171677218)

Easily test and check all mobile device functionalities. This app is useful before purchasing a device, sending it for repair, or after receiving it back. It also helps you locate nearby repair shops.

**Highlights:** Test device functionalities, Check hardware before buying, Verify repairs, Find local repair shops, Improve QC processes, Facilitate trade-in

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phone Diagnostics Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for testing used phones
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Helps identify hardware issues
- 👍 Useful for business/trade-ins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Some tests are inaccurate
- 🐛 Does not test all features
- 🐛 Can be laggy

**Reported bugs**

- Camera/microphone activity noticed after download
- Charged $149.99 at Apple Store during testing
- NFC check missing
- Repair suggested for skipped NFC test
- Memory tests missing

**Requested features**

- Add NFC/antenna tester
- Add memory tests
- Add eSIM check
- Improve 3D Touch test accuracy
- Improve multi-touch test (more than 2 fingers)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTouch Visualizer free?

MultiTouch Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phone Diagnostics free?

Phone Diagnostics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MultiTouch Visualizer or Phone Diagnostics?

MultiTouch Visualizer is rated higher. MultiTouch Visualizer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Phone Diagnostics averages 3.8 from 86 ratings.

### Do MultiTouch Visualizer or Phone Diagnostics have ads?

Neither MultiTouch Visualizer nor Phone Diagnostics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTouch Visualizer or Phone Diagnostics?

MultiTouch Visualizer ships an update monthly, and Phone Diagnostics every 2 weeks. Most recently, MultiTouch Visualizer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Phone Diagnostics on October 9, 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.*