Comparison

BlankState Diagnostic vs PhoneCheck

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

Head to head
About

BlankState Diagnostic

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BlankState Diagnostic is a comprehensive mobile device hardware testing tool designed for ITAD operators, refurbishers, and enterprise IT teams. Launched as an App Clip from a QR code, it runs 33 hardware diagnostic tests across sensors, cameras, display, audio, connectivity, and biometrics — with no App Store download required. AUTOMATED TESTS • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Cellular, Ultra Wideband • Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer • Battery, Storage, True Tone, ProMotion, LiDAR • Touch ID / Face ID, Wireless Charging SEMI-AUTOMATED TESTS • Flashlight (camera-verified light emission) • Brightness range, Proximity sensor, Ambient light • Earpiece audio path, Volume buttons, Taptic Engine USER-ASSISTED TESTS • Touchscreen grid with multi-touch verification • Display colour cycle for dead pixel detection • OLED burn-in, uniformity, and ghost touch detection • Speaker and microphone with auto-detection • All camera lenses including rear microphone Results are sent directly to the BlankState Mac application for inclusion in certified device health reports. Designed for R2v3 and ADISA compliance workflows.

About

PhoneCheck

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PhoneCheck helps you inspect a used phone before you buy it. Buying a second-hand device from a marketplace, reseller, or another person? Run a guided hardware inspection and check the most important functions before handing over your money. PhoneCheck walks you through practical tests and creates a clear inspection result based on the checks you actually perform. COMPLETE DEVICE INSPECTION Test important parts of the device through a simple guided process. Screen Tests • Touchscreen grid test • Multi-touch test • Dead pixel check • OLED and image retention check • Display brightness check Audio Tests • Main speaker • Earpiece • Microphone recording and playback Camera Tests • Rear camera • Front camera • Focus test • Flash and torch test Sensor Tests • Accelerometer • Gyroscope • Compass • Proximity sensor • Haptics and vibration Connectivity Tests • Wi-Fi and network connectivity • Bluetooth • GPS and location • Cellular connectivity PHYSICAL INSPECTION PhoneCheck also guides you through important checks that require visual or manual inspection, including: • Side and volume buttons • Charging port • Face ID or Touch ID • Screen condition • Back glass condition • Front and rear cameras • Speaker and microphone condition DEVICE INFORMATION View useful information available from the device, including: • Device model • Operating system version • Storage capacity • Available storage • Battery percentage • Charging status • Display information • Sensor and camera capabilities PhoneCheck uses public system APIs and does not claim access to restricted information that third-party applications cannot reliably obtain. CLEAR INSPECTION RESULTS After completing the inspection, PhoneCheck summarizes the results using easy-to-understand statuses: . Passed . Needs Attention . Failed . Skipped or Unavailable You can quickly see which areas performed correctly and which ones deserve a closer look before purchasing the device. RETEST PROBLEMS Found something suspicious? Run failed or questionable tests again without repeating the entire inspection. SAVE YOUR INSPECTIONS Keep previous inspection results on your device so you can review and compare devices later. BUILT FOR SECOND-HAND BUYERS PhoneCheck is useful when checking a device from: • Facebook Marketplace • eBay • Local marketplaces • Used-device stores • Refurbished-device sellers • Private sellers PhoneCheck reports only the results of tests performed using the app and user-confirmed inspection items. It does not guarantee a device's authenticity, ownership status, repair history, future performance, or overall condition.

Screenshots

BlankState Diagnostic4 screens
PhoneCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BlankState Diagnostic at none against PhoneCheck's shown. PhoneCheck's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
BlankState Diagnostic versus PhoneCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlankState DiagnosticPhoneCheck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlankStatefadma OUBLOUCH

In-app purchases

None

BlankState Diagnostic

No in-app purchases

None

PhoneCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlankState Diagnostic free?
BlankState Diagnostic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhoneCheck free?
PhoneCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlankState Diagnostic or PhoneCheck have ads?
PhoneCheck shows ads; BlankState Diagnostic does not.

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