3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark vs CPU Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark
Test and compare the performance of older iPhones and iPads with this free benchmarking tool. It utilizes the OpenGL ES 3.0 API to provide accurate results for low-cost devices. Join millions of users for impartial performance comparisons.
- Performance benchmarking for older devices
- OpenGL ES 3.0 benchmark
- 1920x1080 rendering resolution
- Sling Shot Extreme benchmark option
- Metal API support
- 2560x1440 rendering resolution
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3DMark Sling Shot is an app for older iPhones and iPads. Download 3DMark Wild Life to benchmark the latest models. 3DMark benchmarks help you test and compare the performance of smartphones and tablets. Each 3DMark benchmark app is designed for a specific class of hardware. The 3DMark Sling Shot app was first released in 2015 and is now recommended only for older iPhone and iPad models. Use the Sling Shot benchmark to test and compare low-cost smartphones and tablets. Sling Shot is an OpenGL ES 3.0 benchmark with a 1920 × 1080 rendering resolution. Sling Shot Extreme is a more demanding benchmark for mainstream smartphones and tablets. It uses Apple's Metal API and has a 2560 × 1440 rendering resolution. This is a free app. There are no ads or in-app purchases. Download it today and join millions of people who choose 3DMark for accurate and impartial benchmark results. This app is for non-commercial use only. - Business users contact UL.BenchmarkSales@ul.com for licensing. - Members of the press, please contact UL.BenchmarkPress@ul.com.
CPU Detector
Access detailed hardware information on your iPhone or iPad without jailbreaking. Monitor CPU usage, memory, battery health, sensor data, and network details in real-time. Ideal for tech enthusiasts and developers seeking in-depth device insights.
- Real-time CPU usage and frequency
- Memory usage monitoring
- Battery health and voltage check
- Device model and storage details
- Operating system and screen information
- Network information and speed
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Unlock your iPhone/iPad’s secrets! Monitor CPU model, memory usage, battery health, and sensor data in real-time. No jailbreak needed. Perfect for tech geeks & developers! CPU Detector is a tool for querying CPU real-time master frequency CPU Detector has four major functions: 1. CPU: query CPU real-time information, CPU usage and RAM memory related information; 2. device: display the specific type and name of your device, display your device storage space related information, display operating system version information and screen information; 3. battery: check the current battery state and voltage; 4. network: displays your device's current network information, queries real-time network speed, and can also show cumulative usage traffic.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CPU Detector at 4.6 against 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark's 2.9. CPU Detector also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. CPU Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark asks for nothing beyond the download.
CPU Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPU Detector has 427 ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark's written reviews are positive against 76% of CPU Detector's.
3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark ships an update every 5 months, CPU Detector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark | CPU Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (79 ratings) | 4.6 (427 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | 76.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 79 | 427 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Underwriters Laboratories Inc. | 楠 夏 |
Customer experience
3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark
CPU Detector
User reviews
3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark
From 79 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Useful benchmark tool
- 💰 Free graphics benchmark
- 📈 Good for testing device potential
- 📱 Works on older devices (sometimes)
- 📊 Allows FPS monitoring
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ❌ Incompatible with new devices
- 🐢 Slow performance
- 🔋 Overheating issues
- 🚫 App freezes or closes randomly
CPU Detector
From 427 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent application and services
- 👍 Accurate and easy to understand
- 👍 Nice and clean apps
- 👍 Good work developers
- 👍 Shows phone stats
Room to improve
- 🐛 Takes too much time to load
- 🐛 Not working on iPad
- 🐛 App doesn't open
- 🐛 Ads bug usability
- 🐛 Incompatible with some iPads
Bugs and requests
3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark
Reported bugs
15 issues- Crashes on launch
- Crashes mid-benchmark
- Fails to download or install
- Freezes on iPad Pro Gen 3
- Inaccurate scores (e.g., A12X vs A12Z)
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- Overheating issues on older iPhones and iPads
- App closes immediately after launch on iOS 10
- Benchmark fails to load on iPhone 7
- Extreme version crashes on iPhone 6
- App closes after launch on iOS 10
- Crashes on load screen in iOS 10
- No iPad Pro resolution support
- Causes iPhone to heat up significantly
- App doesn't recognize newer devices
- Benchmark doesn't work on 2018 iPad Pro
Requested features
7 requests- Add support for newer iPhones (iPhone 13, etc.)
- Update app for latest iOS versions
- Improve hardware restriction to prevent installation on incompatible devices
- Add physics test to Wildlife benchmark
- Provide better contextual indication of benchmark scores
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- Optimize app for newer CPUs and devices
- Fix app freezing and closing randomly
CPU Detector
Reported bugs
12 issues- Takes too much time to load
- Not working on iPad pro
- App not opening, stuck on start
- Not working on iPad mini 6, only stuck on splash screen
- iPad mini six無法使用
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- Garbage, advertisements bugging usability
- Sem suporte para o iPad Pro M1
- Didownload gak ada isinya
- فاشل جدًا قليل التفاصيل
- Does not fully support some recent iPads
- Interface rendering issues
- Only shows CPU load percentages
Requested features
2 requests- Change language
- More actionable information
In-app purchases
3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark
No in-app purchases
CPU Detector
- Permanently Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
Is 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark free?
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