CPU X vs CPU Dasher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CPU X
This utility app provides detailed hardware and software diagnostics for iOS devices. It displays system information, CPU frequencies, memory size, and device model identification. A convenient Today widget offers quick access to speed-related information.
- System Information
- CPU Frequency (Max & Instantaneous)
- Memory Size
- SoC and Device Model Identification
- Firmware Information
- Today Widget
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CPU X is the ultimate hardware monitoring tool for your iOS devices. Explore the deep architecture of your device with real-time analytics and stunning visual dashboards. Whether you are a tech enthusiast wanting to check real-time CPU frequency, memory usage, and battery diagnostics, or just curious about your device's exact hardware specifications (Processor, NPU, GPU, Cache), CPU X provides everything in a beautifully designed "Liquid Glass" interface. Stay connected to your device's heartbeat with our exclusive Dynamic Island integrations and Interactive Widgets.
CPU Dasher
Monitor your device's core performance with detailed CPU and battery health insights. Receive alerts for firmware changes and track system usage. Offers a quick-access widget for real-time frequency checks.
- Current and maximum CPU frequency
- Battery health and capacity
- Firmware change notifications
- Device information (type, memory, storage)
- System status (CPU, memory, disk usage)
- CPU speed test
- Today widget for quick frequency view
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CPU Dasher is a smart app which can find the key informations of your device.There are three main features: First,Get the Current CPU Frequency and Maximum CPU Frequency ,and you can know whether your device is on full speed running. Second , get the health information of battery; Third,get the firmwares of your device, and send notification while the firmwares has been changed. *************** FEATURES: 1. Get Current CPU Frequency and Maximum CPU Frequency 2.Get the health info and real capacity of battery. 3.Get the firmwares of your device ,and send notification to you while the firmwares changed. 4. Get other CPU informations. 5. Get device informations: Device type, Memory, Storage… 6. Today widget can help you find the current cpu frequency quickly.And the content shown in the widget can be set in the setting module. 7. System status, like Cpu Usage,memory usage, and disk usage, the real speed of network. 8. cpu speed test 9. 3D touch to see the widget quickly 10. Define the background of the app. If you like it, can you rate it? Thank you . Any questions or suggestions , you can mail to me: Email: sms_easy_support@163.com
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Verdict
CPU X and CPU Dasher both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of CPU Dasher's written reviews are positive against 39% of CPU X's. CPU Dasher also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). CPU X's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (309 vs 30). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
CPU X costs $2.99 and CPU Dasher $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for CPU X against 4.3 for CPU Dasher. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPU X has 309 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of CPU X's written reviews are positive against 82% of CPU Dasher's.
CPU X ships an update fortnightly, CPU Dasher every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPU X | CPU Dasher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (309 ratings) — better | 4.3 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | 82.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 309 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 恒俭 董 | 延瑶 纪 |
Customer experience
CPU X
CPU Dasher
Bugs and requests
CPU X
Reported bugs
8 issues- App freezes on current CPU frequency
- App force closes on iPhone Xs Max
- App crashes immediately after installation
- App does not start at all
- App crashes immediately
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- App crashes on startup
- App doesn't refresh
- Widget doesn't refresh
Requested features
4 requests- Add engineering news for iOS
- Add notifications
- Add RAM clearing functionality
- Add max CPU frequency info
CPU Dasher
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CPU X
No in-app purchases
CPU Dasher
No in-app purchases
