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
Currently charting
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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

This app provides detailed insights into your device's hardware and real-time diagnostics. It also offers tools to optimize storage by compressing media and cleaning contacts, along with a comprehensive suite for testing device sensors and network functions.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive device hardware insights
  • Real-time diagnostics and sensor testing
  • Video and image compression
  • Duplicate contact cleanup
  • Junk mail and spam message filtering
  • Network diagnostics tools
Features
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CPU-X is an all-in-one device information, hardware monitoring, and system diagnostic tool for iPhone and iPad. It provides real-time insights into device performance, temperature, hardware status, and network conditions with a clean and efficient interface. All data is processed locally on your device. No data is collected or uploaded. 1. Comprehensive Device Information: Device model and system information, CPU architecture and performance details, GPU information, memory (RAM) usage, storage usage and available space, battery health and charging status, device temperature monitoring (CPU and battery temperature), network configuration and connectivity status, sensor availability and access status. 2. Real-Time System Monitoring: CPU usage monitoring, memory usage tracking, storage analysis, network speed and latency testing, system status overview. 3. Device Temperature Monitoring: CPU temperature monitoring, battery temperature monitoring, charging temperature tracking, thermal load and performance impact analysis. 4. Widgets and Quick Access: Home screen widgets, real-time device status widgets, battery CPU and storage shortcuts, quick system overview panel. 5. Display and Refresh Rate Tools: High refresh rate detection (60Hz, 120Hz, ProMotion), screen refresh rate testing, display performance analysis, picture in picture support for floating monitoring view. 6. Advanced Device Diagnostic Tools: Sensor testing including accelerometer gyroscope magnetometer barometer altimeter device motion and pedometer, connectivity testing including GPS compass Bluetooth NFC iBeacon, audio and haptics testing including microphone speaker vibration and haptic feedback, display and touch testing including brightness multi-touch and screen color test, camera testing including camera and flash test, network tools including ping traceroute DNS lookup speed test and network scanner. 7. Privacy Protection: CPU-X does not collect store or transmit any personal data or non-personal data. All information remains fully local on your device and under your control. Contact: For feedback or support contact miaozhi.ai@gmail.com

Screenshots

CPU X4 screens
CPU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CPU at Free against CPU X's $2.99. CPU also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 39%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). CPU X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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 is free to download; CPU X costs $2.99 up front. CPU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CPU X asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CPU holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 309 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of CPU X's written reviews are positive against 65% of CPU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPU X ships an update every 6 weeks, CPU fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
CPU X versus CPU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPU XCPU
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (309 ratings)4.7 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings309 — better97
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer恒俭 董CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

CPU X

All ratings309 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative59.3%

CPU

All ratings97 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.3%

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

1 purchases

CPU

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$5.99

Questions

Is CPU X free?
CPU X costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CPU free?
CPU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CPU X or CPU?
CPU is rated higher. CPU X averages 4.4 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while CPU averages 4.7 from 97 ratings.
Do CPU X or CPU have ads?
CPU shows ads; CPU X does not.
Which is updated more often, CPU X or CPU?
CPU X ships an update every 6 weeks, and CPU fortnightly. Most recently, CPU X was updated on September 22, 2026 and CPU on September 25, 2026.

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