Comparison

Diskio vs SystemZen

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

Head to head
About

Diskio

This utility app provides precise speed tests for all your storage devices, from internal iPhone storage to external USB drives. Customize test parameters for detailed insights and identify performance bottlenecks. It offers a simple three-step process to analyze your storage's true capabilities.

Highlights
  • Precise disk speed testing
  • Tests internal and external storage
  • Customizable test parameters
  • Simple three-step process
  • Universally compatible with iOS devices
  • Identifies performance bottlenecks
Features
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How fast is your storage? Measure sequential read and write speeds on your iPhone or a compatible external drive. Go beyond one number with repeat runs and a detailed report. SEE THE WHOLE RESULT Choose 1, 3 or 6 runs. With 3 or 6 runs, see median read and write speeds, minimum and maximum values, and the result of every run. CHECK CONSISTENCY Choose 6 runs to assess read and write stability separately over the last five. See whether results are stable or vary, with the criteria explained in the app. TEST YOUR SETUP Use your iPhone's internal storage or select a compatible, writable external drive through Files. Choose a test file from 1 to 5 GiB and a block size of 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 MiB. The defaults are 6 runs, a 1 GiB file and a 2 MiB block. UNDERSTAND THE MEASUREMENT Speeds are shown in MB/s, and write timing includes final filesystem synchronization. Follow each write and read phase as the test runs. SHARE THE DETAILS Send a result card with the full report, test settings and, after 6 runs, the stability assessment. The interface supports light and dark appearances, larger text and Reduce Motion. ADAPTS TO YOUR DISPLAY On iPhone Duo, an expanded layout gives controls and results their own space. Your report stays available as the layout changes, and narrow windows use a compact view. GET STARTED 1. Select your storage and test settings. 2. Start the test and keep Diskio open. 3. Review the report or share your results. A test needs enough free space for a temporary file. External storage must be accessible and writable through Files. Results depend on the device, storage, connection, free space and test settings. The stability assessment adapts numerical criteria from SNIA SSS PTS. It is not a full SNIA-compliant benchmark, a drive-health check or a sustained-performance rating. Results from version 3.0 onward may differ from older versions because the measurement method was revised.

About

SystemZen

Features
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SystemZen tells you how long your storage will last, and helps it last longer. STORAGE RUNWAY SystemZen reads free space when it opens and after every scan, and turns those real readings into one number: the days until your disk is full at the pace it is filling. After a scan it shows how many days a cleanup would buy back. While it is still learning your pace, it says so instead of guessing. CLEANUP, MY CLUTTER, SPACE LENS Cleanup clears caches, logs and temporary files. My Clutter finds the files and photos you have twice. Space Lens shows where the space went, folder by folder. PERFORMANCE, INTERNET, PROTECTION CPU, memory and login items on Mac; heat, power mode and refresh on iPhone and iPad. Live network use. The permissions and privacy traces worth a look. SIRI, SHORTCUTS, WIDGET Ask “How much runway does SystemZen have?” and the answer comes from your own readings. Start a scan or open any page from Siri, Shortcuts or Spotlight, and keep the Runway widget on your Home Screen. MY ACTIVITY Sign in and every scan and cleanup appears on your Mac, iPhone and iPad. HONEST BY DESIGN Every number comes from your device. Mac cleanups go to the Trash first. Your files are never uploaded. SYSTEMZEN PRO Free includes scans, Runway and a starter cleanup. Pro unlocks unlimited cleanup, duplicate removal, every tool in My Tools, scheduled maintenance and background protection. Try the annual plan free for 7 days. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://softflourish.com/systemzen/terms Privacy Policy: https://softflourish.com/systemzen/privacy SystemZen is built by Soft Flourish.

Screenshots

Diskio4 screens
SystemZen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SystemZen at Free against Diskio's $5.99. SystemZen also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Diskio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads 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

SystemZen is free to download; Diskio costs $5.99 up front. SystemZen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Diskio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diskio ships an update weekly, SystemZen every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Diskio versus SystemZen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiskioSystemZen
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergii KhliustinFenul LLC

In-app purchases

None

Diskio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SystemZen

Subscriptions2
  • SystemZen Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • SystemZen Pro Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Diskio free?
Diskio costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SystemZen free?
SystemZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Diskio or SystemZen have ads?
Both Diskio and SystemZen show ads.
Which is updated more often, Diskio or SystemZen?
Diskio ships an update weekly, and SystemZen every 4 days. Most recently, Diskio was updated on October 24, 2026 and SystemZen on October 25, 2026.

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