CPU X vs Assistant+
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.
Assistant+
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Assistant+ provides a Share Location function which you can select a place on a Map app, share it to Assistant+ and use Infotainment System for guidance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Assistant+ at Free against CPU X's $2.99. Assistant+ also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). CPU X's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). 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
Assistant+ is free to download; CPU X costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CPU X ships an update every 10 days, Assistant+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPU X | Assistant+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (309 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 309 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 恒俭 董 | CARMAX CO., LTD. |
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
Assistant+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CPU X
No in-app purchases
Assistant+
No in-app purchases
