Comparison

CPU Detector vs Dynamic X

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

Head to head
About

CPU Detector

Access detailed hardware information on your iPhone or iPad without jailbreaking. Monitor CPU usage, memory, battery health, sensor data, and network details in real-time. Ideal for tech enthusiasts and developers seeking in-depth device insights.

Highlights
  • Real-time CPU usage and frequency
  • Memory usage monitoring
  • Battery health and voltage check
  • Device model and storage details
  • Operating system and screen information
  • Network information and speed
Features
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Unlock your iPhone/iPad’s secrets! Monitor CPU model, memory usage, battery health, and sensor data in real-time. No jailbreak needed. Perfect for tech geeks & developers! CPU Detector is a tool for querying CPU real-time master frequency CPU Detector has four major functions: 1. CPU: query CPU real-time information, CPU usage and RAM memory related information; 2. device: display the specific type and name of your device, display your device storage space related information, display operating system version information and screen information; 3. battery: check the current battery state and voltage; 4. network: displays your device's current network information, queries real-time network speed, and can also show cumulative usage traffic.

About

Dynamic X

This app provides real-time system information directly on your device's Dynamic Island and Live Activities. Monitor network speeds, memory usage, processor activity, and date/time details with customizable widgets.

Highlights
  • Network speed monitoring
  • Memory usage statistics
  • Processor utilization
  • Real-time date and time
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Live Activity support
Features
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See network speed, memory, CPU and time at a glance in Live Activities, Dynamic Island and Picture in Picture. Dynamic X is a gadget app that opens a series of functions on Dynamic Island and Live Activity. It uses the system's Dynamic Island and picture-in-picture functions to provide the possibility to view gadget information at any time on the phone. At present, the following categories of functions are mainly provided: 【Internet Information】 - Network upload and download speed - Statistics of network traffic over a period of time - Separate WIFI traffic and cellular traffic 【Memory information】 - Free memory and total memory information - Memory entry and exit page information - Memory current pressure 【Processor information】 - Processor usage - Power on and running time - Screen refresh rate 【Date and time】 - Time in seconds - Date, lunar date information - Clock calendar In the future, we will add more views and styles, so that the functions of the Smart Island can be brought into full play. Suggestion and feedback email: commonemails@163.com Member Subscription - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features of Dynamic X - Subscriptions are billed on a weekly, annual basis, depending on the selected subscription plan By using Dynamic X, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://cpux.gmud.top/web/dynamicx/privacypolicy.html http://cpux.gmud.top/web/dynamicx/termsofservice.html

Screenshots

CPU Detector4 screens
Dynamic X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CPU Detector at 76% against Dynamic X's 32%. CPU Detector also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. CPU Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dynamic X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CPU Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPU Detector has 427 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of CPU Detector's written reviews are positive against 32% of Dynamic X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPU Detector ships an update every 2 months, Dynamic X every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CPU Detector versus Dynamic X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPU DetectorDynamic X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (427 ratings) — better3.9 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews — better32.1% of reviews
Number of ratings427 — better61
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB28 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer楠 夏永刚 陈

Customer experience

CPU Detector

All ratings426 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative20.0%

Dynamic X

All ratings61 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative60.4%

Bugs and requests

CPU Detector

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Takes too much time to load
  • Not working on iPad pro
  • App not opening, stuck on start
  • Not working on iPad mini 6, only stuck on splash screen
  • iPad mini six無法使用
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  • Garbage, advertisements bugging usability
  • Sem suporte para o iPad Pro M1
  • Didownload gak ada isinya
  • فاشل جدًا قليل التفاصيل
  • Does not fully support some recent iPads
  • Interface rendering issues
  • Only shows CPU load percentages

Requested features

2 requests
  • Change language
  • More actionable information

Dynamic X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CPU Detector

One-time1
  • Permanently Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

Dynamic X

Subscriptions2
  • PREMIUM3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PREMIUM3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PREMIUM$14.99

Questions

Is CPU Detector free?
CPU Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dynamic X free?
Dynamic X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CPU Detector or Dynamic X?
CPU Detector is rated higher. CPU Detector averages 4.6 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while Dynamic X averages 3.9 from 61 ratings.
Do CPU Detector or Dynamic X have ads?
Both CPU Detector and Dynamic X show ads.
Which is updated more often, CPU Detector or Dynamic X?
CPU Detector ships an update every 2 months, and Dynamic X every 9 months. Most recently, CPU Detector was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dynamic X on October 24, 2026.

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