Comparison

Homecast App vs Phone Diagnostics

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

Head to head
About

Homecast App

Features
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Homecast for iOS is the companion to Homecast for Mac. It extends your HomeKit setup with features the standard Home app doesn't offer - API access, webhooks, shareable links, and AI assistant integration. The Homecast Mac app runs on your home network and connects to your HomeKit devices. This iOS app then provides an additional dashboard to access Homecast Features. WHAT HOMECAST ADDS - REST and GraphQL APIs for your HomeKit devices - Webhooks β€” get notified when device states change - API tokens scoped to specific homes - Share access via link (with optional passcode) β€” no Apple ID required - Invite people with role-based permissions (admin, control, view-only) - Connect AI assistants like Claude or ChatGPT via MCP and OAuth The dashboard itself works similarly to the Home app - you can view and control your devices, organised by home and room. It also supports custom collections, compact mode, and background customisation. REQUIRES HOMECAST FOR MAC This app requires the Homecast Mac app running on your home network. Download it separately to get started. Free tier includes up to 10 accessories. Subscribe for unlimited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Cloud Service Terms of Service: https://homecast.cloud/terms Cloud Service Privacy Policy: https://homecast.cloud/privacy

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 reportβ€”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: β€’ Display and touchscreen β€’ Front and rear cameras β€’ Microphone and speakers β€’ Vibration β€’ Flashlight β€’ Face ID / Touch ID β€’ Compass β€’ Network β€’ Storage β€’ CPU and performance β€’ Sensors β€’ 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: β€’ CPU β€’ Memory β€’ Storage β€’ Network β€’ Temperature β€’ Battery status β€’ Hardware β€’ Sensors β€’ 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: β€’ Internet speed test β€’ Ping test β€’ DNS check β€’ Network diagnostics β€’ Port check β€’ Network security tools β€’ 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

Homecast App4 screens
Phone Diagnostics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phone Diagnostics at none against Homecast App's 2. Homecast App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Homecast App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Phone Diagnostics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Homecast App versus Phone Diagnostics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomecast AppPhone Diagnostics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert Parker珩 周

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Homecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Homecast Standard Plan$9.991 Month
  • Homecast Cloud Plan$19.991 Month
None

Phone Diagnostics

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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