Comparison

Squab vs Hardware++

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

Head to head
About

Squab

This utility app allows you to send yourself custom push notifications and schedule reminders directly to your lock screen. It features a built-in timer with Live Activities support and unique retro-themed widgets for your home screen. Designed for simplicity and privacy, it operates entirely offline.

Highlights
  • Send custom push notifications
  • Schedule lock screen reminders
  • Live Activities timer
  • Retro 3D home screen widgets
  • Offline notification testing
  • Privacy-focused, on-device operation
Features
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Take control of your lock screen with Squab, the simple utility designed to help you remember what matters. Whether you need a focus timer or a quick way to send yourself notification reminders, Squab puts you in control. Why Squab? Most reminder apps are too complicated. Squab acts as a direct push notification sender, allowing you to write your own alerts and schedule them to arrive exactly when you need them. It is perfect for setting reminders, building habits, or simply testing how notifications look on your device. Key Features: Send Yourself Notifications: Write a custom title and body, pick a time, and schedule it. It works just like a real push alert, but entirely offline and controlled by you. Timer & Live Activities: Stay on track with a built-in timer that lives right on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Retro Aesthetics: Customize your Home Screen with unique, low-poly 3D widgets that give your phone a nostalgic-era vibe. Developer Friendly: Use Squab as a local push notification sender to test alert layouts and timing without setting up a server. Perfect For: Scheduling quick reminders for tasks or meds. Sending yourself affirmations or motivational quotes. Getting out of awkward situations by scheduling a "fake" notification. Developers needing a quick notification tester. Privacy First: Squab operates entirely on your device. We do not track your data, and your notifications never leave your phone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vusal.me/squab/privacy

About

Hardware++

Features
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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

Squab4 screens
Hardware++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squab at none against Hardware++'s 1. Squab also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hardware++'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price 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. Hardware++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Squab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Squab versus Hardware++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquabHardware++
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIqbal ImranliMUHAMMAD ABUBAKER MAJEED

In-app purchases

None

Squab

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hardware++

One-time1
  • Hardware++$4.99

Questions

Is Squab free?
Squab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hardware++ free?
Hardware++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squab or Hardware++ have ads?
Hardware++ shows ads; Squab does not.

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