Comparison

CPU Dasher vs LavaRetro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

LavaRetro

Relive the early 2000s with this app that emulates classic Lava games. Experience the pixelated fun of devices like the TC800 and NC2600, bringing back cherished student memories. Supports both black and white and 16-level grayscale modes.

Highlights
  • Emulates Lava games
  • Supports TC800 and NC2600
  • Black and white display mode
  • 16-level grayscale mode
  • Supports lav and pac formats
Features
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LavaRetro 就像一台数字时光机,将你带回到2000年初那个简单而富有创意的科技年代。那个时候,我们捧着文曲星学习机,看着小游戏的像素跳动,一幕幕学生时代的回忆在眼前浮现。LAVA语言横空出世后,无数经典游戏如雨后春笋般涌现。 LavaRetro帮助你重新体验这一切快乐,把那些斑驳的回忆再次点亮吧! 支持的功能: - 显示模式:黑白与16度灰度模式 - 支持 lav 格式与 pac 打包格式 支持模拟下列设备上的 Lava 游戏: - TC800 (16度灰度) - NC2600 (黑白)

Screenshots

CPU Dasher4 screens
LavaRetro2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LavaRetro at Free against CPU Dasher's $0.99. LavaRetro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). CPU Dasher's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LavaRetro is free to download; CPU Dasher costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LavaRetro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPU Dasher has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CPU Dasher versus LavaRetro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPU DasherLavaRetro
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (30 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer延瑶 纪Codingmiao PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

CPU Dasher

All ratings30 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative8.9%

LavaRetro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CPU Dasher

No in-app purchases

None

LavaRetro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPU Dasher free?
CPU Dasher costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LavaRetro free?
LavaRetro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CPU Dasher or LavaRetro?
LavaRetro is rated higher. CPU Dasher averages 4.3 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while LavaRetro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CPU Dasher or LavaRetro have ads?
Neither CPU Dasher nor LavaRetro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPU Dasher or LavaRetro?
CPU Dasher ships an update every 3 months, and LavaRetro every 3 months. Most recently, CPU Dasher was updated on October 18, 2026 and LavaRetro on October 16, 2026.

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