AboutMyDevice vs Hardware++
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AboutMyDevice
Get detailed hardware information about your iPhone and iPad, including SOC, network, system, battery, and display specs. Benchmark your device's performance and compare scores with other users. The app prioritizes speed and privacy, with all data processed on-device.
- Detailed hardware specifications
- SOC performance benchmarking
- Network speed test
- System and battery status
- Display details
- Customizable section order
- On-device data processing
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AboutMyDevice shows you exactly what's inside your iPhone and iPad — clearly, instantly, and privately. Plus, benchmark your iPhone and iPad System on a Chip (SoC) single-core and multi-core scores for cross-platform comparison with other AboutMyDevice users. Tap into five sections to see the specs that actually matter, pulled live from your device: • SOC — chip architecture, processor cores, active CPUs, clock speed, cache, and supported instruction sets • Network — interfaces, IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, hostname, plus a built-in speed test for latency, download, and upload • System — iOS version, kernel details, locale, time zone, memory, and storage usage • Battery — charge level, charging state, and Low Power Mode status • Display — logical and physical resolution, pixel ratio, orientation, and light/dark appearance DESIGNED TO BE FAST • Swipe left or right to move between sections, or tap to jump straight to one • Reorder the sections to put what you care about first — your layout is remembered next launch • Copy any section to the clipboard with a single tap • Refresh anytime to re-read live values • Built-in light and dark mode PRIVATE BY DESIGN Information does not leave this device. There are no accounts, no tracking, and no data collection. Everything is read on-device and stays there. Whether you're checking specs before a sale, troubleshooting, comparing devices, or just curious about your hardware, AboutMyDevice gives you the full picture in seconds.
Hardware++
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Hardware++ gives your iPhone or iPad a complete hardware health check in minutes. Test your device’s sensors, cameras, speakers, battery, touchscreen, and network performance — all from one powerful app. Whether you're buying a used iPhone, troubleshooting an issue, checking device condition before resale, or simply exploring your hardware, Hardware++ helps you diagnose your device with confidence. FEATURES • Touchscreen Test Detect dead zones, touch delays, and ghost touches with an interactive screen test. • Battery Health View battery health, charge level, charging status, and cycle count in real time. • Camera Check Test front and rear cameras, focus, flash, and image responsiveness. • Speaker & Microphone Test Play audio test tones and monitor live microphone input levels. • Face ID / Touch ID Verify biometric sensors are functioning properly. • Sensors & Motion Monitor live accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer readings. • Flashlight & Haptics Confirm flashlight brightness and Taptic Engine feedback. • Network Speed Test Measure download and upload speeds instantly. • Storage & Performance Check storage usage, memory status, and device performance. • Display Diagnostics Inspect brightness, colors, and dead pixels. RUN ALL TESTS Run every diagnostic with a single tap using the Run All feature. Receive a final device health score and quickly identify potential hardware issues. PRO VERSION Unlock: • Unlimited hardware checks • Ad-free experience • One-time purchase with no subscriptions Hardware++ is designed for buyers, sellers, repair technicians, and anyone who wants to better understand their device’s condition and performance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AboutMyDevice at none against Hardware++'s 1. AboutMyDevice also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Hardware++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AboutMyDevice asks for nothing beyond the download.
AboutMyDevice ships an update every 3 days, Hardware++ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AboutMyDevice | Hardware++ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ritwik Takkar | MUHAMMAD ABUBAKER MAJEED |
In-app purchases
AboutMyDevice
No in-app purchases
Hardware++
- Hardware++$4.99









