Comparison

Hardware++ vs DeviceScope Test

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

Head to head
About

Hardware++

Features
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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 β€” 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 β€’ Touchscreen Test Detect dead zones, touch delays, and ghost touches with an interactive screen test. β€’ Battery Health View battery health, charge level, charging status, and cycle count in real time. β€’ Camera Check Test front and rear cameras, focus, flash, and image responsiveness. β€’ Speaker & Microphone Test Play audio test tones and monitor live microphone input levels. β€’ Face ID / Touch ID Verify biometric sensors are functioning properly. β€’ Sensors & Motion Monitor live accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer readings. β€’ Flashlight & Haptics Confirm flashlight brightness and Taptic Engine feedback. β€’ Network Speed Test Measure download and upload speeds instantly. β€’ Storage & Performance Check storage usage, memory status, and device performance. β€’ 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: β€’ Unlimited hardware checks β€’ Ad-free experience β€’ 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.

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 β€’ Audio β€” Monitor microphone input, test speaker playback, and check volume controls. β€’ Camera β€” Preview your camera, test the flashlight, and detect AR support. β€’ Display & Input β€” 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. β€’ Sensors β€” Inspect accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, proximity, ambient light, and pedometer readings. β€’ Connectivity β€” Check network and Wi-Fi information, scan nearby Bluetooth devices, test NFC, and view GPS accuracy. β€’ System β€” View battery level and charging status, device information, notification permissions, clipboard behavior, vibration, and biometric capabilities. β€’ Speech β€” Try text-to-speech and speech recognition tools. USEFUL FOR β€’ Troubleshooting before a video or voice call β€’ Checking a new, used, or repaired iPhone or iPad β€’ Exploring device sensors and hardware capabilities β€’ Running quick QA checks without switching between multiple apps β€’ 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

Hardware++4 screens
DeviceScope Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeviceScope Test at none against Hardware++'s 1. DeviceScope Test also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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

Both are free to download. Hardware++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeviceScope Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Hardware++ versus DeviceScope Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardware++DeviceScope Test
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUHAMMAD ABUBAKER MAJEEDCloudsphere Innovation Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hardware++

One-time1
  • Hardware++$4.99
None

DeviceScope Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hardware++ free?
Hardware++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeviceScope Test free?
DeviceScope Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hardware++ or DeviceScope Test have ads?
Hardware++ shows ads; DeviceScope Test does not.

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