# CPU Runner vs Battery & CPU Usage Widget

CPU Runner and Battery & CPU Usage Widget both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of CPU Runner's written reviews are positive against 33% of Battery & CPU Usage Widget's. CPU Runner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (83 vs 14). Battery & CPU Usage Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CPU Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Battery & CPU Usage Widget sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CPU Runner against 4.4 for Battery & CPU Usage Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPU Runner has 83 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of CPU Runner's written reviews are positive against 33% of Battery & CPU Usage Widget's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPU Runner | Battery & CPU Usage Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-runner/id1377175041/reviews)** | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battery-and-cpu-usage-widget/id1544471344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [传胜 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/789568029) | [Siarhei Karabyin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085045016) |

## What reviewers say

### CPU Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-runner/id1377175041)

This app provides comprehensive system monitoring for your device. It offers detailed hardware data, CPU and GPU information, memory usage, network traffic, disk space, battery status, and even a decibel meter. A Today Widget allows for real-time monitoring of key metrics.

**Highlights:** Detailed hardware data, In-depth CPU and GPU information, Memory and network traffic monitoring, Disk space analysis, Battery health and status, Real-time decibel meter, Today Widget for quick monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $0.99 | one-time |


### Battery & CPU Usage Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battery-and-cpu-usage-widget/id1544471344)

Monitor your device's performance with real-time data on CPU, memory, and battery status. Track network speed, traffic, and WiFi hotspot information. Customize themes and icons for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Device information, CPU and memory monitoring, Battery status tracking, Network speed and traffic, Widget support, App theme customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $4.49 | per year |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPU Runner free?

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

### Is Battery & CPU Usage Widget free?

Battery & CPU Usage Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CPU Runner or Battery & CPU Usage Widget?

CPU Runner is rated higher. CPU Runner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Battery & CPU Usage Widget averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do CPU Runner or Battery & CPU Usage Widget have ads?

Battery & CPU Usage Widget shows ads; CPU Runner does not.

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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.*