# CPU Identifier vs FastBoard

The clearest difference is rating: FastBoard at 4.7 against CPU Identifier's 3.7. FastBoard also leads on ratings volume (252 vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). CPU Identifier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FastBoard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CPU Identifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

FastBoard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FastBoard has 252 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 78% and 77% positive.

CPU Identifier ships an update every 2 days, FastBoard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPU Identifier | FastBoard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-identifier/id1045029477/reviews) | **[4.7 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastboard-phrase-keyboard/id1462074199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JYITECH CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/921221683) | [Chung-I Yu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462074198) |

## What reviewers say

### CPU Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-identifier/id1045029477)

Discover detailed information about your device's hardware. View CPU type, memory usage, and storage details. A convenient widget provides quick access to free memory and space usage directly from your notification center.

**Highlights:** CPU type identification, Memory usage monitoring, Storage space details, Today widget for quick info, Notification center integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FastBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastboard-phrase-keyboard/id1462074199)

This keyboard app allows you to create custom text phrases and send them with a single tap, eliminating the need for copy-pasting. It offers an elegant interface, unlimited phrase customization, and seamless switching with the standard keyboard. Enjoy privacy and security with no data collection.

**Highlights:** One-tap message sending, Customizable text phrases, Intuitive interface, No ads, Seamless keyboard switching, Privacy-focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FastBoard Pro (Early Bird) | $9.99 | one-time |
| FastBoard Pro | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for repetitive text
- 🚀 Works perfectly for property managers
- ✨ Amazing and free
- 💡 Helps with music IDs
- 👍 Good tool for poor typers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Trying to cash in with subscriptions
- 🐛 Many bugs
- 🤔 Security seemed questionable
- 🐛 No autocorrect when switching keyboards
- 🐛 Misses half the letters typed

**Reported bugs**

- A lot of bugs
- Send and close keyboard function not implemented
- No autocorrect when switching keyboards
- Misses half the letters typed
- Unable to load, tried multiple times to add keyboard

**Requested features**

- Allow folders for different subjects
- Allow folders to sort phrases
- Leave off where you were instead of scrolling
- Link program to cloud account for easy use across devices
- Implement send and close keyboard function


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPU Identifier free?

CPU Identifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FastBoard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CPU Identifier or FastBoard?

FastBoard is rated higher. CPU Identifier averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FastBoard averages 4.7 from 252 ratings.

### Do CPU Identifier or FastBoard have ads?

Neither CPU Identifier nor FastBoard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CPU Identifier or FastBoard?

CPU Identifier ships an update every 2 days, and FastBoard every 3 weeks. Most recently, CPU Identifier was updated on October 7, 2026 and FastBoard on October 15, 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.*