Comparison

Pulse vs Phone Diagnostics

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

Features
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Pulse is a diagnostics app designed to help verify the core functionality of your iPhone. With Pulse, you can run guided, interactive checks for many essential device features, allowing you to confirm that key components are responding as expected using system-provided APIs and user-confirmed results. All tests run entirely on device, with no accounts, tracking, or data collection.

About

Phone Diagnostics

Features
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Professional Phone Diagnostics & Hardware Testing Check your phone, test its hardware, monitor device status, and create a detailed inspection report—all in one app. Whether you're checking your own device, troubleshooting a problem, or inspecting a used phone before purchase, this app gives you a convenient way to test and review your device. Comprehensive Hardware Tests Test essential phone components one by one: • Display and touchscreen • Front and rear cameras • Microphone and speakers • Vibration • Flashlight • Face ID / Touch ID • Compass • Network • Storage • CPU and performance • Sensors • Battery status Each manual test can be marked as: Pass / Abnormal / Skipped You can pause and resume an inspection at any time. Used Phone Inspection Buying a used phone? Run through the inspection checklist to check important hardware and device functions before completing a purchase. Review each test individually and create a complete inspection report when you're finished. One-Tap Device Check Quickly review key device information and status, including: • CPU • Memory • Storage • Network • Temperature • Battery status • Hardware • Sensors • System information Get a clear overview of your device without navigating through multiple system screens. Real-Time Monitoring Monitor important device information in real time, including CPU activity, memory, storage, network status, battery state and temperature-related information. Network Tools Built-in network utilities include: • Internet speed test • Ping test • DNS check • Network diagnostics • Port check • Network security tools • Test history Sensors & Utility Tools Check and use your device's compass, level, gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, barometer and proximity sensor. Additional tools include QR code generation and scanning, password generation, flashlight and decibel measurement. Inspection Reports Generate a detailed device inspection report after testing. Save and share your report as an image or PDF, and keep previous reports for future reference. Widgets & Live Activities Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to view important device information at a glance. Supported features also include Live Activities and Dynamic Island for selected device and network information. Important Information Some temperature, CPU, charging and battery-related information is based on publicly available iOS APIs, device state and software analysis. It may be estimated and should not be considered laboratory measurements or official Apple system data. Inspection results are based on user-confirmed test results and are not official certificates or professional device appraisal reports.

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
Phone Diagnostics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pulse at none against Phone Diagnostics's shown. Phone Diagnostics's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Pulse versus Phone Diagnostics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsePhone Diagnostics
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh Mansfield珩 周

In-app purchases

None

Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

Phone Diagnostics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phone Diagnostics free?
Phone Diagnostics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse or Phone Diagnostics have ads?
Phone Diagnostics shows ads; Pulse does not.

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