# CPU vs linkbox

The clearest difference is rating: CPU at 4.6 against linkbox's 2.6. CPU also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 11). linkbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CPU sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. linkbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

CPU holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPU has 23K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of CPU's written reviews are positive against 100% of linkbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CPU ships an update monthly, linkbox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPU | linkbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-x-dasher-z-battery-life/id1359763765/reviews)** | [2.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkbox/id1536635594/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [永刚 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289220847) | [linkbox GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492913843) |

## What reviewers say

### CPU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-x-dasher-z-battery-life/id1359763765)

This app provides detailed information about your phone's hardware and system. It offers real-time CPU frequency, network details, memory usage, and device specifications. Discover more about your mobile device's capabilities and performance.

**Highlights:** Real-time CPU frequency calculation, System hardware information, Operating system details, Network and carrier support, Memory and storage usage, Phone screen and camera details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Feature Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extensive device information
- 👍 Useful widgets
- 💡 Free Pro option with ads
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful memory management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate data usage tracking
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔒 Ads and paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Temporary Pro not working as expected
- Widgets not displaying correct information
- App crashing when accessing certain features

**Requested features**

- Support for iPhone 15 series
- Battery temperature monitoring
- Customizable widgets
- Dark mode


### linkbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkbox/id1536635594)

Listen to audio streams on a local network or via an event ID. Connect to a network with an active linkbox or get an event ID from your provider. Contact the developer for more information or to host an event.

**Highlights:** Listen to audio streams, Local network streaming, Event ID streaming, Event hosting information

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPU free?

CPU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is linkbox free?

linkbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CPU or linkbox?

CPU is rated higher. CPU averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while linkbox averages 2.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do CPU or linkbox have ads?

CPU shows ads; linkbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, CPU or linkbox?

CPU ships an update monthly, and linkbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, CPU was updated on November 11, 2026 and linkbox on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*