# AIDA64 vs Phone Diagnostics

The clearest difference is rating: AIDA64 at 4.6 against Phone Diagnostics's 3.8. AIDA64 also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 86). Phone Diagnostics's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AIDA64 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Phone Diagnostics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AIDA64 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AIDA64 has 2.3K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of AIDA64's written reviews are positive against 63% of Phone Diagnostics's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AIDA64 ships an update every 3 months, Phone Diagnostics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AIDA64 | Phone Diagnostics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aida64/id979579523/reviews)** | [3.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-diagnostics/id1171677218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FinalWire](https://appshunter.io/developer/979579522) | [HITEK_NOVA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171677217) |

## What reviewers say

### AIDA64

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aida64/id979579523)

Access in-depth hardware and software diagnostics for your iOS device.  Get detailed information on your CPU, screen, battery, network, and sensors.  Monitor memory, storage, and screen performance with this comprehensive utility.

**Highlights:** CPU details, Screen specifications, Battery status, Network insights, Device model identification, Memory and storage usage, Sensor data monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads from AIDA64 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app
- 📊 Provides detailed device information
- 💻 Useful for troubleshooting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Lacks support for newer devices
- ⚠️ Inaccurate or missing information
- 🔍 Limited data on some devices
- 🔋 Battery details no longer available

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Incompatible with iPad Pro M2
- Blank or unknown fields for various components

**Requested features**

- Update for latest iOS and devices
- Add temperature sensor information
- Restore battery wear level and charge cycle details


### Phone Diagnostics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-diagnostics/id1171677218)

Easily test and check all mobile device functionalities. This app is useful before purchasing a device, sending it for repair, or after receiving it back. It also helps you locate nearby repair shops.

**Highlights:** Test device functionalities, Check hardware before buying, Verify repairs, Find local repair shops, Improve QC processes, Facilitate trade-in

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phone Diagnostics Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for testing used phones
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Helps identify hardware issues
- 👍 Useful for business/trade-ins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Some tests are inaccurate
- 🐛 Does not test all features
- 🐛 Can be laggy

**Reported bugs**

- Camera/microphone activity noticed after download
- Charged $149.99 at Apple Store during testing
- NFC check missing
- Repair suggested for skipped NFC test
- Memory tests missing

**Requested features**

- Add NFC/antenna tester
- Add memory tests
- Add eSIM check
- Improve 3D Touch test accuracy
- Improve multi-touch test (more than 2 fingers)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AIDA64 free?

AIDA64 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phone Diagnostics free?

Phone Diagnostics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AIDA64 or Phone Diagnostics?

AIDA64 is rated higher. AIDA64 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Phone Diagnostics averages 3.8 from 86 ratings.

### Do AIDA64 or Phone Diagnostics have ads?

AIDA64 shows ads; Phone Diagnostics does not.

### Which is updated more often, AIDA64 or Phone Diagnostics?

AIDA64 ships an update every 3 months, and Phone Diagnostics every 2 weeks. Most recently, AIDA64 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Phone Diagnostics on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*