Comparison

DR 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

DR

Features
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DR-DeviceTools is a comprehensive device diagnostics and monitoring app that gives you full visibility into your device's hardware, performance, and system health β€” all in one place. Get a complete picture of what's inside your device. Explore detailed hardware specifications, from processor and GPU to display, cameras, audio, and ports. Monitor system performance in real time β€” track CPU load, memory usage, storage, battery status, and thermal readings to understand how your device is performing at any moment. Browse every sensor on your device with expandable technical details. Check connectivity capabilities across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, and GPS. Review your device's security posture including encryption status. Run interactive hardware tests to verify that your touchscreen, speakers, and sensors are functioning correctly β€” with detailed diagnostic results for each test. View supported media codecs and accessibility settings. Everything you need to understand, diagnose, and verify your device is working as expected. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Phone Diagnostics

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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

DR4 screens
Phone Diagnostics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Phone Diagnostics at 15.0 against DR's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
DR versus Phone Diagnostics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRPhone Diagnostics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size69 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDR-Online Sp. z o.o.珩 周

In-app purchases

None

DR

No in-app purchases

None

Phone Diagnostics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DR free?
DR 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 DR or Phone Diagnostics have ads?
Both DR and Phone Diagnostics show ads.

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