Comparison

CPU Detector 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 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

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 Detector4 screens
CPU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CPU at fortnightly against CPU Detector's every 2 months. CPU Detector's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 65%) and ratings volume (427 vs 97). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CPU Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CPU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CPU Detector against 4.7 for CPU. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 427 and 97 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of CPU Detector's written reviews are positive against 65% of CPU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPU Detector ships an update every 2 months, CPU fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CPU Detector versus CPU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPU DetectorCPU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (427 ratings)4.7 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews — better64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings427 — better97
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer楠 夏CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

CPU Detector

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

CPU

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

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

CPU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CPU Detector

One-time1
  • Permanently Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

CPU

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$5.99

Questions

Is CPU Detector free?
CPU Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CPU free?
CPU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CPU Detector or CPU?
CPU is rated higher. CPU Detector averages 4.6 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while CPU averages 4.7 from 97 ratings.
Do CPU Detector or CPU have ads?
Both CPU Detector and CPU show ads.
Which is updated more often, CPU Detector or CPU?
CPU Detector ships an update every 2 months, and CPU fortnightly. Most recently, CPU Detector was updated on September 10, 2026 and CPU on September 25, 2026.

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