Comparison

Hardware++ vs deviceCheck Pulse

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

deviceCheck Pulse

Features
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deviceCheck Pulse is a professional hardware diagnostic tool built for device technicians and repair professionals. While Pulse can be used as a standalone solution to quickly scan any iPhone and generate a detailed pass/warn/fail report, it is designed to work alongside deviceCheck Studio, our desktop mobile device diagnostic suite for Windows and macOS, providing a complete device testing and reporting workflow. WHAT IT TESTS β€’ Display: cycles solid colors to reveal dead pixels, burn-in, or cracks β€’ Touch Grid: maps the entire digitizer surface for dead zones β€’ Multi-Touch: verifies simultaneous touch point detection β€’ Spatial Control: confirms 3D gesture input via pinch and rotation β€’ Proximity Sensor: detects hand coverage near the earpiece β€’ Volume Buttons: confirms Up and Down button registration β€’ Flashlight: verifies rear LED torch activation β€’ Face ID / Touch ID: tests biometric authentication hardware β€’ Cameras: tests front and rear cameras, autofocus, and flash β€’ Audio: tests bottom speaker, earpiece, and microphone level β€’ Motion Sensors: accelerometer and gyroscope via tilt-ball game β€’ Sensors: barometer, ambient light, LiDAR, and pedometer β€’ Vibration: haptic motor confirmation β€’ Bluetooth: BLE radio scan for nearby devices β€’ Wi-Fi: nearby network detection β€’ NFC: chip presence and response β€’ GPS: satellite fix attempt with accuracy and time-to-fix β€’ Phone: carrier call test via *611 RESULTS Each test produces a clear Pass, Warn, or Fail result. The summary screen shows total tests ran, passed, and failed. Detailed metrics are available for every test. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS Pulse integrates with the deviceCheck Studio desktop suite for remote-initiated scans, or runs standalone via manual start.

Screenshots

Hardware++4 screens
deviceCheck Pulse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: deviceCheck Pulse at none against Hardware++'s 1. deviceCheck Pulse also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. deviceCheck Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Hardware++ versus deviceCheck Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardware++deviceCheck Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUHAMMAD ABUBAKER MAJEEDCellStep Technologies

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hardware++

One-time1
  • Hardware++$4.99
None

deviceCheck Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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