Comparison

CPU X vs CPU

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • System Information
  • CPU Frequency (Max & Instantaneous)
  • Memory Size
  • SoC and Device Model Identification
  • Firmware Information
  • Today Widget
Features
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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.

About

CPU

Features
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帮助设计师更好的适配手机尺寸和分辨率;帮助开发者了解手机性能!

Screenshots

CPU X4 screens
CPU3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CPU X at every 10 days against CPU's every 6 weeks. CPU X also leads on device support (4 vs 2). CPU's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CPU X costs $2.99 and CPU $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPU X ships an update every 10 days, CPU every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CPU X versus CPU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPU XCPU
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.4 (309 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings309 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer恒俭 董佰臣 费

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
Show 3 more
  • 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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CPU X

No in-app purchases

None

CPU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPU X free?
CPU X costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CPU free?
CPU costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CPU X or CPU have ads?
Neither CPU X nor CPU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPU X or CPU?
CPU X ships an update every 10 days, and CPU every 6 weeks. Most recently, CPU X was updated on September 30, 2026 and CPU on September 17, 2026.

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