IPSW Checker vs Hoardware
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPSW Checker
Easily explore Apple firmware, track iOS and iPadOS updates, and check firmware signing status in real-time. Get information for every Apple device, including release notes and notifications for new updates.
- Explore IPSW firmware releases
- Real-time signing status checks
- Signing status notifications
- New firmware update notifications
- Automatic device detection
- Home screen widgets
- Favorite devices
- Release notes
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IPSW Checker makes it easy to explore Apple firmware, track iOS and iPadOS updates, and check firmware signing status in real time. Whether you're looking for the latest official release or beta firmware, get the information you need for every Apple device in one place. Key Features - Explore IPSW Firmware: Browse the latest official and beta IPSW firmware releases for iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices. - Real-Time Signing Status: Check whether Apple is still signing a firmware version, with up-to-date signing information powered by publicly available data from IPSW.me. - Signing Status Notifications: Get notified when a firmware version changes its signing status, so you never miss an important update. - Stay Up to Date: Receive notifications when Apple releases new firmware updates. - Automatic Device Detection: Instantly find firmware information for the Apple device you're currently using. - Home Screen Widgets: Add your current device to the Home Screen for quick access to its firmware information. - Favorite Devices: Save your favorite Apple devices and quickly access their firmware releases. - Release Notes: Explore release notes and changes for every firmware version. Designed for Apple Devices IPSW Checker features a clean, intuitive interface designed for iPhone, iPhone Duo, and iPad, making it easy to browse firmware information wherever you are. Terms of Service: https://trieuvy.com/ipswchecker/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://trieuvy.com/ipswchecker/privacy/
Hoardware
Catalog your Apple hardware collection, including model details, firmware versions, and software update availability. Organize devices into custom groups, add notes, and sync your library across devices. Export your collection in various formats.
- Catalog Apple devices
- Look up model details and firmware
- Track installed firmware versions
- Check for software updates
- Organize devices into collections
- Sync library via iCloud
- Export collection data
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Hoardware is a collection manager for people who keep Apple hardware. Catalog the devices you own, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, HomeView, AirPods, AirTag, and Beats. Look up model details and firmware using AppleDB, an independent community database. KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE - Look up model identifiers, names, and release details - Record installed firmware versions and builds - Check available stable and beta updates - Receive optional alerts for new software releases OS COVERAGE - See which software generations your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch collection covers - Filter covered and missing versions to find the gaps ORGANIZE - Organize devices into collections and groups - Save notes, serial numbers, colors, and custom fields - Keep a wishlist for your next find - Search by name, model, serial number, or software version TAKE YOUR LIBRARY WITH YOU - Sync your library and custom fields across Mac, iPhone, and iPad using iCloud - Export your collection as text, JSON, PDF, or an image - Create library backups and restore them later - Share selected collection details through an optional read-only web link No separate Hoardware account is required. iCloud sync uses your Apple Account. Device and firmware information is provided by AppleDB (appledb.dev). Hoardware is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Apple Inc. Apple and the Apple product and service names referenced here are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hoardware at none against IPSW Checker's 3. Hoardware also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, device support 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
Both are free to download. IPSW Checker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Hoardware asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hoardware holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoardware has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
IPSW Checker ships an update every 3 weeks, Hoardware every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPSW Checker | Hoardware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vy Tran Trieu | Aaron Perris |
Customer experience
IPSW Checker
Hoardware
In-app purchases
IPSW Checker
- IPSW Checker Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- IPSW Checker Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- IPSW Checker Pro Lifetime$9.99
Hoardware
No in-app purchases
