Comparison

DeviceTestApp vs deviceCheck Pulse

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

Head to head
About

DeviceTestApp

Features
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DeviceTestApp is a professional iPhone hardware diagnostic tool designed for device inspection, repair, and second-hand trading. Launch a single test to automatically complete 29 core hardware checks and quickly determine device health. 【Key Features】 • 29 Comprehensive Tests: Charging, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Network, Touchscreen, LCD, Multi-touch, Face ID, Front/Bottom/Rear Microphones, Speaker, Vibration Motor, Standard/Telephoto/Ultra-wide/Front Cameras, Flashlight, NFC, Phone Call, Proximity Sensor, Volume Up/Down, Power Button, Mute Switch, Earpiece, Gyroscope, GPS Location • Automated Pipeline: Most tests auto-detect pass or fail, minimizing manual operation • Live Face Detection: Front camera live preview with TrueDepth sensor hardware-level validation • Report Upload: One-tap upload test reports to your PC management system • PC Remote Control: Remotely start tests, retest failed items, and adjust test order from your computer • Multi-language: Automatically switches between Chinese and English based on system language • Custom Order: Drag to rearrange test execution order based on your workflow • USB Offline Mode: Export test results via USB even without network 【Use Cases】 • Pre-sale inspection for second-hand phones • Post-repair functionality verification • Factory production line quality control • Enterprise batch device management 【Privacy】 This app only temporarily accesses camera, microphone, Bluetooth, and location hardware during testing. No personal data is collected, stored, or uploaded. All test data is saved locally or sent only to the user's self-hosted LAN server.

About

deviceCheck Pulse

Features
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deviceCheck Pulse is a professional hardware diagnostic tool built for device technicians and repair professionals. While Pulse can be used as a standalone solution to quickly scan any iPhone and generate a detailed pass/warn/fail report, it is designed to work alongside deviceCheck Studio, our desktop mobile device diagnostic suite for Windows and macOS, providing a complete device testing and reporting workflow. WHAT IT TESTS • Display: cycles solid colors to reveal dead pixels, burn-in, or cracks • Touch Grid: maps the entire digitizer surface for dead zones • Multi-Touch: verifies simultaneous touch point detection • Spatial Control: confirms 3D gesture input via pinch and rotation • Proximity Sensor: detects hand coverage near the earpiece • Volume Buttons: confirms Up and Down button registration • Flashlight: verifies rear LED torch activation • Face ID / Touch ID: tests biometric authentication hardware • Cameras: tests front and rear cameras, autofocus, and flash • Audio: tests bottom speaker, earpiece, and microphone level • Motion Sensors: accelerometer and gyroscope via tilt-ball game • Sensors: barometer, ambient light, LiDAR, and pedometer • Vibration: haptic motor confirmation • Bluetooth: BLE radio scan for nearby devices • Wi-Fi: nearby network detection • NFC: chip presence and response • GPS: satellite fix attempt with accuracy and time-to-fix • Phone: carrier call test via *611 RESULTS Each test produces a clear Pass, Warn, or Fail result. The summary screen shows total tests ran, passed, and failed. Detailed metrics are available for every test. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS Pulse integrates with the deviceCheck Studio desktop suite for remote-initiated scans, or runs standalone via manual start.

Screenshots

DeviceTestApp4 screens
deviceCheck Pulse3 screens

Verdict

The call

DeviceTestApp and deviceCheck Pulse are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DeviceTestApp versus deviceCheck Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeviceTestAppdeviceCheck Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGALAXY TELECOMCellStep Technologies

In-app purchases

None

DeviceTestApp

No in-app purchases

None

deviceCheck Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeviceTestApp free?
DeviceTestApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is deviceCheck Pulse free?
deviceCheck Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DeviceTestApp or deviceCheck Pulse have ads?
Neither DeviceTestApp nor deviceCheck Pulse shows ads.

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