Comparison

Gantom Updater vs Update DIY

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

Head to head

About

Gantom Updater

Features

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This is a specialty tool used to install custom firmware or firmware upgrades onto Gantom's compatible products. An auxiliary cable is all that is needed to connect between your iOS device and the device to be updated. This tool is only intended for use by trained professionals with our compatible devices. DO NOT USE unless instructed to do so because this tool may disable your Gantom device if used incorrectly.

About

Update DIY

Features

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A Bluetooth control app that upgrades devices through Bluetooth. The main functions of the app include switching languages, searching for connected devices, and upgrading devices

Screenshots

Gantom Updater4 screens

Update DIY3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Update DIY at monthly against Gantom Updater's every 7 months. Gantom Updater's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 12.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gantom Updater ships an update every 7 months, Update DIY monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Gantom Updater versus Update DIY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Gantom Updater	Update DIY
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	6.1 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	26 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Gantom	海洋刘

In-app purchases

None

Gantom Updater

No in-app purchases

None

Update DIY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gantom Updater free?

Gantom Updater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Update DIY free?

Update DIY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Gantom Updater or Update DIY have ads?

Neither Gantom Updater nor Update DIY shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Gantom Updater or Update DIY?

Gantom Updater ships an update every 7 months, and Update DIY monthly. Most recently, Gantom Updater was updated on September 9, 2026 and Update DIY on September 19, 2026.