Comparison

PhoneCheck Pro vs SpecWave

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

Head to head
About

PhoneCheck Pro

Features
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evice Monitor is a fast, no-nonsense hardware inspection tool for iPhone. Whether you're buying or selling a used iPhone, or just want to verify that everything works on your current device, Device Monitor walks you through 8 essential checks in about 3 minutes. WHAT IT CHECKS โ€ข Screen Colors โ€” Full-screen color patterns to reveal dead pixels, tint, burn-in, and bright spots โ€ข Touch โ€” Interactive grid to confirm the display responds evenly, including edges and corners โ€ข Camera โ€” Front and rear camera availability and live preview check โ€ข Flashlight โ€” Hardware torch toggle test โ€ข Microphone โ€” Short audio recording with instant playback โ€ข Speaker โ€” Audio playback test using the built-in speaker โ€ข Biometrics โ€” Face ID or Touch ID hardware support check โ€ข Connectivity โ€” Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, battery level, charging status, and vibration HOW IT WORKS Each step gives a clear one-line instruction and three result buttons: Pass, Issue, or Skip. Automated steps run on their own โ€” you just confirm the result. After all 8 steps, you get a clean summary showing exactly what passed and what needs attention. HONEST ABOUT WHAT IT CANNOT DO Device Monitor does not claim to verify original parts, Apple's official battery health, board-level faults, or IMEI/carrier lock status. It focuses on the hardware checks an ordinary user can meaningfully confirm in a trade situation. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Everything runs locally on your device. No sign-in, no cloud sync, no data collection.

About

SpecWave

Features
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Key Features Real-time Spectrum Analysis (See Your Sound) - Instant Visualization: Captures ambient sound via microphone and presents it in beautiful "Line" or "Bar" chart styles, making pitch and volume crystal clear. - Key Data Capture: Displays the current peak frequency and total decibel level in real time, while automatically logging the maximum and minimum decibels for your session. - One-Tap Display Freeze: Tap the spectrum chart anytime to freeze the current frame, allowing you to observe and compare sound details at your own pace. - Multi-Source & Parameter Toggles: Switch between built-in and external microphones with a single tap, and toggle between log/linear frequency axes to suit your needs. - Microphone Gain Control: Easily adjust input sensitivity to your liking. *(Note: This app outputs raw relative values only; for high-precision acoustic measurement, please calibrate with a sound level meter first)* Audio Signal Generation (A Fun Health Check for Headphones & Speakers) - 3 Classic Waveforms: Built-in sine, square, and triangle wave audio signals to instantly turn your phone into a versatile sound transmitter. - Fun Dynamic Frequency Sweeps: Supports fixed frequency playback alongside single, loop, or round-trip dynamic sweep modes. Easily test speaker bass depth or fine-tune audio gear. - Precise Gesture Tuning: Use smooth swipe gestures for silky, precise micro-adjustments to both output frequency and volume gain. Common Use Cases - Measure room insulation or ambient noise decibels at home or in the office. - Test newly purchased headphones or speakers to see if the bass is deep enough and the treble is crisp. - Assist with instrument tuning by viewing the exact sound pitch and frequency. - Explore fun acoustics by playing curious sweep tones with the signal generator.

Screenshots

PhoneCheck Pro3 screens
SpecWave2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PhoneCheck Pro at 17.0 against SpecWave's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
PhoneCheck Pro versus SpecWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoneCheck ProSpecWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer่ƒœ่พ‰ ้Ÿฉๆ™“็Žฎ ้ƒญ

In-app purchases

None

PhoneCheck Pro

No in-app purchases

None

SpecWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhoneCheck Pro free?
PhoneCheck Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpecWave free?
SpecWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhoneCheck Pro or SpecWave have ads?
Neither PhoneCheck Pro nor SpecWave shows ads.

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