Comparison

Adguard Home Admin vs Hardware++

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

Head to head
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Adguard Home Admin

Features
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Manage your AdGuard Home DNS server with a powerful, native iOS app designed for speed and simplicity. AdGuard Home Admin gives you complete control over your self-hosted AdGuard Home instance, right from your iPhone. Whether you're monitoring network activity, adjusting filters, or configuring per-device blocking—it's all just a tap away. REAL-TIME QUERY MONITORING Watch DNS queries stream live. See exactly what's happening on your network as it happens—perfect for troubleshooting or spotting suspicious activity. Tap any query for full details including DNS answers and matched filter rules. Add unknown clients as configured devices directly from query details. POWERFUL DASHBOARD • Total queries and blocked requests • Block percentage and response times • Interactive 24-hour query activity graph • Top queried and blocked domains—tap to filter query log • Top clients with device names—tap to see their activity COMPLETE CLIENT MANAGEMENT • Custom filtering rules per client • Granular blocked services (social media, streaming, gaming, and more) • Safe browsing and parental controls • View configured and auto-discovered clients • Add new clients directly from the query log FILTER MANAGEMENT • Enable, disable, or refresh filter subscriptions • Add custom blocklist URLs • Create and edit custom filtering rules • Manage DNS rewrites • Unblock domains globally or per-client FULL SERVER CONTROL • DNS settings and upstream configuration • DHCP server management • Protection toggle with quick-disable timers • Multi-server support—manage all your instances DESIGNED FOR iOS Built with SwiftUI for a clean, native experience optimized for all iPhone sizes. REQUIREMENTS • AdGuard Home server (self-hosted) • Network access to your server Take control of your network's privacy and security from anywhere.

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Hardware++

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Hardware++ gives your iPhone or iPad a complete hardware health check in minutes. Test your device’s sensors, cameras, speakers, battery, touchscreen, and network performance — all from one powerful app. Whether you're buying a used iPhone, troubleshooting an issue, checking device condition before resale, or simply exploring your hardware, Hardware++ helps you diagnose your device with confidence. FEATURES • Touchscreen Test Detect dead zones, touch delays, and ghost touches with an interactive screen test. • Battery Health View battery health, charge level, charging status, and cycle count in real time. • Camera Check Test front and rear cameras, focus, flash, and image responsiveness. • Speaker & Microphone Test Play audio test tones and monitor live microphone input levels. • Face ID / Touch ID Verify biometric sensors are functioning properly. • Sensors & Motion Monitor live accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer readings. • Flashlight & Haptics Confirm flashlight brightness and Taptic Engine feedback. • Network Speed Test Measure download and upload speeds instantly. • Storage & Performance Check storage usage, memory status, and device performance. • Display Diagnostics Inspect brightness, colors, and dead pixels. RUN ALL TESTS Run every diagnostic with a single tap using the Run All feature. Receive a final device health score and quickly identify potential hardware issues. PRO VERSION Unlock: • Unlimited hardware checks • Ad-free experience • One-time purchase with no subscriptions Hardware++ is designed for buyers, sellers, repair technicians, and anyone who wants to better understand their device’s condition and performance.

Screenshots

Adguard Home Admin4 screens
Hardware++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hardware++ at Free against Adguard Home Admin's $0.99. Hardware++ also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Adguard Home Admin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Hardware++ is free to download; Adguard Home Admin costs $0.99 up front. Hardware++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Adguard Home Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Adguard Home Admin versus Hardware++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdguard Home AdminHardware++
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGREG SCOTT MOOREMUHAMMAD ABUBAKER MAJEED

In-app purchases

None

Adguard Home Admin

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hardware++

One-time1
  • Hardware++$4.99

Questions

Is Adguard Home Admin free?
Adguard Home Admin costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hardware++ free?
Hardware++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Adguard Home Admin or Hardware++ have ads?
Hardware++ shows ads; Adguard Home Admin does not.

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