Hardware++ vs RayStatus | Phone Diagnostics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hardware++
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
RayStatus | Phone Diagnostics
Read full descriptionHide full description
RayStatus turns the device information iOS actually makes available into clear status cards. Check battery, storage, memory, network, display, audio, and thermal state in one place. If iOS does not expose a value, RayStatus says so instead of filling the gap with an estimate. DEVICE STATUS AT A GLANCE • Check battery level, available storage, memory, network interfaces, data usage, and system details • See the four thermal states published by iOS without presenting them as temperatures • Enable only the cards you need and arrange them in your preferred order • Refresh manually or use Live Monitor to watch short-term changes TRACK BATTERY HEALTH • Import maximum capacity and cycle count from iPhone Analytics Data • Files are parsed entirely on your device and only the useful battery fields are retained • You can also enter the figures shown under Battery Health & Charging manually • Build a local history to understand capacity changes, charging habits, and trends HOME SCREEN AND LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS • Single-reading, battery, four-reading, and eight-reading layouts • Home Screen and Lock Screen families • Capture times and a refresh button make data age clear • iOS schedules background widget updates; no app or paid plan can guarantee continuous refreshes HONEST ABOUT iOS LIMITS iOS does not let third-party apps directly read CPU or battery temperature, system-wide CPU usage, cellular signal strength, or ambient humidity. RayStatus explains these limits instead of showing plausible-looking guesses. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE • No sign-up and no RayStatus account • Device readings, preferences, and imported battery-health records are stored locally • Analytics files are never uploaded, and RayStatus has no developer-operated server • The free tier includes ads; RayStatus Pro removes them RAYSTATUS PRO The free version includes every live status reading, card ordering, and the single-reading and battery widgets. RayStatus Pro is available only as a monthly or yearly subscription. There is no lifetime purchase. An active subscription unlocks: • No ads • Unlimited history • Charging behavior analysis and battery-health trends • Every widget size and multi-reading overview • Charging Live Activity • CSV export Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed or cancelled in your Apple Account. After cancellation, Pro remains active until the end of the current billing period. Current pricing is shown by the App Store purchase confirmation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://israynotarray.dev/app/raystatus-privacy.html
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hardware++ at 16.0 against RayStatus | Phone Diagnostics's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and RayStatus | Phone Diagnostics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Hardware++ | RayStatus | Phone Diagnostics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MUHAMMAD ABUBAKER MAJEED | RUEI HUNG SHIU |
In-app purchases
Hardware++
- Hardware++$4.99
RayStatus | Phone Diagnostics
- RayStatus Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- RayStatus Pro Yearly$12.991 Year





