Comparison

PixelCheck vs Phone Checkup

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

Head to head
About

PixelCheck

Features
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Buying a used iPhone? Just had your screen repaired? PixelCheck gives you a full guided screen check and six focused tests to verify your display is perfect β€” with a report you can share. GUIDED SCREEN CHECK Run every test in sequence with clear instructions, give each a pass or fail, and finish with a summary. Share the result as a report β€” proof of your screen's condition when buying or selling. DEAD PIXEL TEST Cycle through 11 full-screen colors β€” white, black, red, green, blue, yellow, cyan, magenta, and three gray levels. Dead pixels and stuck pixels stand out immediately against solid colors. PIXEL FIXER Found a stuck pixel? Rapid color flashing can help revive it. Position the screen and let it run. BACKLIGHT BLEED TEST A pure black screen reveals light leaking around the edges of LCD displays. TOUCH SCREEN TEST Draw across a grid overlay to verify every zone of your touch screen responds β€” with true multi-finger support. Track your coverage in real time. OLED BURN-IN TEST A slow-moving gray block and uniform gray screen reveal ghost images, uneven brightness, and burn-in damage on OLED displays. Adjust the gray level to catch subtle issues. SCREEN INFO View your device model, screen resolution, pixel density, display type, refresh rate, and current brightness β€” all in one place. WHY PIXELCHECK? - No ads, no tracking, no internet required - Works completely offline - Tiny app size, instant launch - Supports iPhone and iPad - Screen stays awake and at full brightness during tests PERFECT FOR - Buying or selling a used iPhone or iPad - Checking a screen after repair - Verifying OLED burn-in on older devices - Testing touch response across the full screen Simple, fast, private. Open the app, run the check, share the proof.

About

Phone Checkup

Features
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Phone Checkup tests your phone or tablet from top to bottom. It walks you through the screen, touch, sound, cameras, buttons and charging one step at a time, so anyone can finish a full check in about 3 minutes. WHEN TO USE IT - Right after buying a used iPhone or iPad, while the warranty or return period lasts - Before selling, to confirm everything works and attach the results - After a drop, or whenever something feels off FREE CHECKS (8 ITEMS) - Screen (dead pixels, burn-in) - Touch (response all the way to the edges) - Speakers (bottom and earpiece) - Microphone - Cameras (every lens) - Buttons and vibration - Charging - Face ID / Touch ID BEFORE YOU BUY A checklist of what to look for on the price tag (SIM lock, battery maximum capacity, warranty and return rules) and which screens to ask the seller to show you. RESULTS AS ONE IMAGE Save or share one image with the model, OS, storage, date and a pass/fail mark for each item (watermarked in the free version). DETAILED TESTS (one-time purchase, or watch one video ad to use it once) - Clean result image without watermark - Speaker buzz sweep - Heat, throttling and battery drain (5 minutes) - Touch sampling rate (Hz) - Color and brightness uniformity - Sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity) The one-time purchase unlocks everything with no time limit and removes ads. Use "Restore Purchase" when you change devices. THINGS AN APP CANNOT READ Battery maximum capacity, parts and repair history, and Activation Lock cannot be read by apps. The app shows you where to find them in Settings. Results are stored only on your device and are never sent anywhere. Privacy Policy: https://3810.pro/privacy-policy/kenpin Contact: https://3810.pro/contact

Screenshots

PixelCheck4 screens
Phone Checkup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Phone Checkup at Free against PixelCheck's $0.99. Phone Checkup also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). PixelCheck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Phone Checkup is free to download; PixelCheck costs $0.99 up front. Phone Checkup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PixelCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelCheck ships an update every 4 months, Phone Checkup every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
PixelCheck versus Phone Checkup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelCheckPhone Checkup
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindre SΓΈrensen3810 Production

In-app purchases

None

PixelCheck

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Phone Checkup

One-time1
  • Detailed Tests$2.99

Questions

Is PixelCheck free?
PixelCheck costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phone Checkup free?
Phone Checkup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixelCheck or Phone Checkup have ads?
Phone Checkup shows ads; PixelCheck does not.
Which is updated more often, PixelCheck or Phone Checkup?
PixelCheck ships an update every 4 months, and Phone Checkup every 3 days. Most recently, PixelCheck was updated on October 31, 2026 and Phone Checkup on October 26, 2026.

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