Comparison

iDiagnostic vs Phone Diagnostics

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

Head to head
About

iDiagnostic

This tool helps you quickly check the functionality of your iPhone or iPad's hardware components. It tests the display, touch screen, cameras, speakers, and microphone, ensuring everything is working as expected. Designed for privacy, all tests are performed on-device with no data collection.

Highlights
  • Display color and dead pixel test
  • Configurable touch screen grid test
  • Camera detection and individual testing
  • Speaker and earpiece audio output test
  • Microphone recording and playback test
  • On-device processing, no data collection
Features
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iDiagnostic is a fast, easy-to-use hardware diagnostic tool for iPhone and iPad. In just a few taps, verify that every key hardware component on your device is working correctly: DISPLAY - RGB color test cycles through Red, Green, and Blue full-screen patterns to spot dead pixels and color shifts. TOUCH SCREEN - Configurable grid (4x3 to 20x12) covers the entire screen so you can confirm every region responds correctly. - Real-time progress counter — tap to fill cells, get instant pass/fail when complete. CAMERAS - Detects every physical camera on your device — wide, ultra-wide, telephoto, TrueDepth, LiDAR. - Test each one individually with live preview and capture. LOUD SPEAKER - Plays a recognizable melody (Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) through the bottom speaker so you can verify audio output and quality. INTERNAL SPEAKER (EARPIECE) - Same melody routed through the top earpiece — hold the phone to your ear to confirm. MICROPHONE - Record your voice with a live audio level meter, then play it back to verify recording and playback both work. PRIVACY FIRST iDiagnostic runs entirely on your device. No data is ever collected, transmitted, stored, or shared. The app makes zero network requests. Your camera, microphone, and test results stay 100% on-device. LANGUAGES Available in English and Vietnamese — automatically follows your device's system language setting. Perfect for: - Anyone buying a used iPhone — verify hardware before paying - Phone repair shops checking refurbished devices - Developers testing app permissions and AVFoundation behavior - Tech enthusiasts curious about which cameras their phone has No ads. No tracking. No accounts. Just a clean diagnostic tool that does one thing well.

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

iDiagnostic3 screens
Phone Diagnostics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iDiagnostic at none against Phone Diagnostics's shown. Phone Diagnostics's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iDiagnostic versus Phone Diagnostics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDiagnosticPhone Diagnostics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiang Do珩 周

In-app purchases

None

iDiagnostic

No in-app purchases

None

Phone Diagnostics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDiagnostic free?
iDiagnostic 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 iDiagnostic or Phone Diagnostics have ads?
Phone Diagnostics shows ads; iDiagnostic does not.

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