CPU X vs IPSW Checker
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.
IPSW Checker
This app provides real-time firmware information for Apple devices, including signing status and release notes. It offers quick access to details for your current or favorite devices with automatic detection and a user-friendly interface.
- Real-time IPSW updates
- Check firmware signing status
- View release notes
- Add favorite devices
- Automatic device detection
- Home screen shortcuts
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IPSW Checker is an app that lets you view firmware information for Apple devices. It can also check the signing status of firmware in real time. Key features: - Real-time IPSW updates powered by publicly available data from IPSW.me - Get notified when Apple releases new updates - Add your current device to the Home Screen for quick access to its IPSW details - Check release notes for every version - Add your favorite devices for quick access to firmware information - Automatic device detection to instantly provide IPSW details for the device you’re using - User-friendly design with a clean, simple interface built for checking IPSW files Term of Service: https://trieuvy.com/ipswchecker/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://trieuvy.com/ipswchecker/privacy/
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Verdict
CPU X and IPSW Checker both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of IPSW Checker's written reviews are positive against 39% of CPU X's. IPSW Checker also leads on price (Free vs $2.99). CPU X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating 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
IPSW Checker is free to download; CPU X costs $2.99 up front. IPSW Checker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CPU X asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for CPU X against 4.5 for IPSW Checker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPU X has 309 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of IPSW Checker's.
CPU X ships an update every 10 days, IPSW Checker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CPU X | IPSW Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (309 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 309 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 恒俭 董 | Vy Tran Trieu |
Customer experience
CPU X
IPSW Checker
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
IPSW Checker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CPU X
No in-app purchases
IPSW Checker
- IPSW Checker Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- IPSW Checker Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- IPSW Checker Pro Lifetime$9.99
