Comparison

Magpie Configuration Utility vs DeviceScope Test

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

Head to head
About

Magpie Configuration Utility

Features
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Configuration utility for the Magpie acoustic recorder

About

DeviceScope Test

Features
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DeviceScope Test is an all-in-one hardware diagnostic and sensor testing toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Quickly check essential components, view live readings, and troubleshoot common device issues from one clean workspace. WHAT YOU CAN CHECK • Audio — Monitor microphone input, test speaker playback, and check volume controls. • Camera — Preview your camera, test the flashlight, and detect AR support. • Display & Input — View screen resolution and pixel density, check touch response, adjust brightness, and use fullscreen colors to look for dead pixels, stuck pixels, or light bleed. • Sensors — Inspect accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, proximity, ambient light, and pedometer readings. • Connectivity — Check network and Wi-Fi information, scan nearby Bluetooth devices, test NFC, and view GPS accuracy. • System — View battery level and charging status, device information, notification permissions, clipboard behavior, vibration, and biometric capabilities. • Speech — Try text-to-speech and speech recognition tools. USEFUL FOR • Troubleshooting before a video or voice call • Checking a new, used, or repaired iPhone or iPad • Exploring device sensors and hardware capabilities • Running quick QA checks without switching between multiple apps • Finding display, audio, camera, or connectivity problems FAST AND FOCUSED Each tool provides a simple interface with clear status feedback. Open the check you need, follow the instructions, and view the result immediately. PRIVACY BY DESIGN No account is required. Tests begin only when you choose them, and permissions are requested only for features that need them. Your device test results are not uploaded to our servers. Feature availability and readings may vary depending on your device model, hardware, iOS or iPadOS version, permissions, and regional support.

Screenshots

Magpie Configuration Utility3 screens
DeviceScope Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Magpie Configuration Utility at 13.0 against DeviceScope Test's 15.0. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Magpie Configuration Utility versus DeviceScope Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagpie Configuration UtilityDeviceScope Test
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCornell UniversityCloudsphere Innovation Limited

In-app purchases

None

Magpie Configuration Utility

No in-app purchases

None

DeviceScope Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magpie Configuration Utility free?
Magpie Configuration Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeviceScope Test free?
DeviceScope Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magpie Configuration Utility or DeviceScope Test have ads?
Neither Magpie Configuration Utility nor DeviceScope Test shows ads.

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