# CPU Runner — Live monitor & hardware tests

> Comprehensive system monitoring for hardware, CPU, GPU, memory, network, disk, battery, and decibels. (iPhone/iPad app by 传胜 贾.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-runner/id1377175041 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [传胜 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/789568029)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 83 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), American English
- Released: 2018-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-runner/id1377175041/reviews.md

## What is CPU Runner?

CPU Runner is a real-time diagnostics tool for iPhone and iPad. Built for developers debugging app performance, IT support diagnosing devices, and curious users who want to know what's actually happening on their
  hardware.
  
  No tracking. No fake numbers. Only public iOS APIs.
  

  FIVE LIVE MODULES

  CPU
  - Per-core load via host_processor_info
  - Overall load with thermal-state badge (Nominal / Fair / Serious / Critical)
  - Single-core and multi-core benchmarks with progress tracking
  - 24-hour history

  Device    
  - Chip identifier, iOS version, kernel build
  - Memory breakdown: active / inactive / free / wired / compressed
  - Memory pressure indicator
  - Storage, resolution, ProMotion refresh rate, color gamut, boot time
  - Shareable summary card

  GPU
  - Metal device family and capabilities
  - Raytracing, function pointers, dynamic libraries support
  - Argument buffer tier, R/W texture tier, max threadgroup memory
  - FMA throughput benchmark in GFLOPS

  Network   
  - Live download and upload throughput (app-attributed, honestly labeled)
  - Cellular radio: 5G, LTE
  - NWPath flags: expensive, constrained, IPv4/IPv6
  - Local IPv4 address
  - Latency to a configurable host
  - 24-hour history with CSV export
  
  Battery
  - Charge level, state, Low Power Mode
  - 24-hour battery curve
  - Deep link to Settings for battery health


  11 HARDWARE TESTS

  For technicians and curious users:
  - Display: solid colors, gradients, grids, SMPTE color bars
  - Multi-Touch: up to 11 simultaneous touches with force readout
  - Touch Coverage: paint the screen to find dead zones
  - Haptics: all 8 feedback types
  - Speaker Tone: sine waves with L/R channel routing
  - Microphone: live input meter
  - Motion Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, attitude
  - Barometer: altitude and atmospheric pressure
  - Proximity Sensor
  - Camera: front/back preview with torch
  - GPS / Compass: coordinates, altitude, heading, accuracy

  
  HOME SCREEN WIDGETS

  - CPU Load (small and medium) with per-core bars
  - Memory Pressure with category breakdown
  - Device Info: chip, RAM, free storage, uptime


  HONEST DESIGN

  CPU Runner does NOT:
  - Pretend to "clean RAM" or "boost CPU" - iOS does not expose those APIs, and apps that claim to are misleading users
  - Read battery health or cycle count - these are gated behind private APIs
  - Measure system-wide network throughput - only app-attributed traffic is available
  - Track you. Nothing leaves your device.
  
  All measurements come from documented public Mach, Metal, Network, and UIKit APIs.


  OPTIMIZED FOR IPAD  

  Multi-column NavigationSplitView, sidebar navigation, gorgeous in landscape.


  REQUIREMENTS

  iOS 17 or later. Some metrics (per-core CPU, hardware sensors) require a real device - simulators return synthetic values.

## Key features

- Detailed hardware data
- In-depth CPU and GPU information
- Memory and network traffic monitoring
- Disk space analysis
- Battery health and status
- Real-time decibel meter
- Today Widget for quick monitoring

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-runner/id1377175041/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great tool!

*2026-08-10*

Does exactly what it says it does!!

### 5/5 — Amazing App!

*2026-08-07, version 1.3.4*

Literally all you need for your iPhone specs and it is free!

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2026-03-02, version 1.3.0*

Works well and supports iOS 12.5.8

### 5/5 — CPU runner

*2026-01-25, version 1.3.0*

CPU runner bagus sekali aplikasinya bisa mengetahui pemakaian RAM

### 1/5 — 广告！！！

*2025-08-15*

too much ads lol

### 5/5 — hơi nhiều quảng cáo

*2025-08-04, version 1.3.0*

đc

### 5/5 — 电池和cpu频率读取不到

*2023-07-10*

改进一下

### 1/5 — Does nothing

*2023-05-15*

Not the best.

### 5/5 — Tạm

*2023-03-25, version 1.3.0*

Tạm

### 5/5 — HASAN AHMAD ADHAM SHIKH BANDAR

*2022-09-02*

Yes

## Frequently asked questions about CPU Runner

### What kind of information does this app provide?

This app offers extensive system monitoring, including detailed hardware data like system version and device type, comprehensive CPU and GPU information, memory usage, network traffic, disk space, battery status, and a real-time decibel meter. It aims to provide users with a deep understanding of their device's performance and resources.

### How can I quickly check my device's status?

The app includes a 'Today Widget' that allows for real-time monitoring of key metrics such as CPU occupancy, RAM memory usage, traffic usage, and storage space. You can add this widget to your notification center for immediate access to your device's status without opening the app.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access core features for free, with the option to purchase additional features or enhancements if desired.

### What are the common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include checking for performance bottlenecks, monitoring resource consumption to optimize battery life or data usage, understanding hardware specifications, and diagnosing potential system issues. It's also useful for users who simply want to know more about their device's inner workings.

### What kind of hardware information can I see?

You can view a wide range of hardware data, including system version number, device type, screen resolution, screen share, system build, kernel information, system process information, and clock frequency. For the CPU, it details type, processor information, architecture, core counts, endianness, cache details, clock speed, and usage graphs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.4 — 2026-07-27

- Fix bugs.

### 1.3.3 — 2026-06-03

- Fix bugs.

### 1.3.2 — 2026-05-18

- Fix bugs on the GPU tab.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-05-16

- Fix bugs.

### 1.3.0 — 2021-02-09

-Make some optimization

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