Comparison

StatBoard vs Dust Asst

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

Head to head
About

StatBoard

Features
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StatBoard monitors your iPhone in real time and includes a network diagnostics toolbox built for power users. The app uses native SwiftUI, runs with zero telemetry and zero tracking, shows no ads, and ships without third party libraries. Your data stays on the device. Use one app to read CPU and memory stats, scan a LAN, inspect TLS, or hash a file. StatBoard groups the utilities in a layout that supports light and dark themes. Features 1. Real Time Hardware Monitors β€’ CPU: Live workload, per core usage, load averages, and thermal state. β€’ Memory: Active, wired, inactive, compressed, and memory pressure. β€’ Storage: Volume size and free space on your device. β€’ Battery: Charge level, charging state, and low power mode. β€’ Network: Live throughput, connection type, and path status on the dashboard. 2. Network Utilities (17 Tools) β€’ Ping and Traceroute: Counted or continuous ping, live charts, gateway shortcut, hop list, and map based traceroute. β€’ LAN Scanner: Subnet discovery, network map, HTTP server headers, Wake on LAN, and CVE checks. β€’ DNS Lookup: System DNS or DNS over HTTPS with 12 resolvers, structured records, and DNSSEC on DoH. β€’ DNS Propagation: Compare answers across global resolvers and your device. β€’ Port Scanner: Streaming open, closed, and filtered ports with banners and TLS details. β€’ HTTP Tester: Build requests, view a timing waterfall and redirect chain, export HAR, import cURL. β€’ SSL Certificate and TLS Inspector: Full chain details, security findings, revocation status, export. β€’ WHOIS Lookup: Domains, IPs, and AS numbers with referral chains and RDAP fallback. β€’ MAC Lookup: Offline IEEE vendor data, bulk extract from pasted text, copy in common formats. β€’ Bonjour Browser: Local services, Thread, Matter, and Matter over Bluetooth scan. β€’ NAT / STUN Probe: NAT type, IPv6 reflexive address, and per server timing. β€’ Blacklist Check: 15 reputation lists with optional mail server checks. β€’ Network Diagnostics: One report scoring ping, DNS, HTTP, TLS, speed, and NAT. β€’ Speed Test: Download and upload with a live gauge and connection timing. β€’ Subnet Calculator: IPv4 and IPv6 subnet math. 3. On Device System Tools β€’ PDF tools: Remove passwords from secured PDFs or strip metadata and hidden XMP. β€’ Image Converter: Convert HEIC and other images to JPEG or PNG. β€’ Photo Tagger: Set date, time, and GPS on up to 20 photos in one batch. β€’ EXIF Stripper: Remove GPS, device IDs, and camera metadata from photos. β€’ Encoder / Hash: Base64, Base64 URL, URL, hex, JWT payload decode, and hashes including SHA 256, SHA 384, SHA 512, SHA 1, MD5, and HMAC SHA 256. Hash large files in chunks, extract tokens from logs, and send text from HTTP Tester, SSL Certificate, or MAC Lookup. 4. Device Info β€’ Marketing name, chip, display, ports, and capabilities from a bundled device database kept in sync with the dashboard card. One time purchase options available. Network Tools and System Tools require Pro Pack or an active trial.

About

Dust Asst

Features
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【Dust Cleaning Assistant】 provides comprehensive hardware diagnostics and system health monitoring powered by artificial intelligence. **Hardware Health Analysis** The application monitors key hardware components in real time, including temperature sensors, fan speeds, and system resource utilization to maintain optimal device performance. **Intelligent Diagnostics** Advanced AI algorithms analyze system data to identify potential issues, providing clear assessments of device condition without requiring technical expertise. **Performance Monitoring** Continuous tracking of CPU, memory, and storage metrics helps users understand how their device operates under different workloads and usage patterns. **System Insights** The AI engine generates actionable recommendations based on collected data, offering guidance for maintaining long-term device reliability and efficiency. This tool serves users who want to maintain awareness of their device's health status through automated monitoring and intelligent analysis. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qiangmind.xyz/qinghuizhushou/privacy.html

Screenshots

StatBoard4 screens
Dust Asst3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dust Asst at 16.0 against StatBoard's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. StatBoard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Dust Asst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
StatBoard versus Dust Asst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStatBoardDust Asst
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYung Kei Simon MAHONG KONG WOOKAKA PET PRODUCTS CO., LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StatBoard

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Enable Pro Pack$4.99
2 purchases

Dust Asst

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Boost3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Boost$39.991 Year

Questions

Is StatBoard free?
StatBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dust Asst free?
Dust Asst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StatBoard or Dust Asst have ads?
Neither StatBoard nor Dust Asst shows ads.

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