Comparison

3DMark vs G

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

Head to head
About

3DMark

Benchmark your iOS device to measure and compare its graphics performance. Test the latest iPhones and iPads with various demanding game-like scenes, including ray tracing, to understand real-world gaming capabilities and track performance changes over time.

Highlights
  • GPU performance testing
  • Ray tracing benchmarks
  • Gaming workload simulations
  • Cross-platform comparisons
  • Stress testing for sustained performance
  • Device performance rankings
  • Performance change tracking
Features
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Test and compare the performance of the latest iPhones and iPads with this free and easy-to-use benchmarking app. 3DMark Solar Bay Extreme is a ray-traced gaming benchmark, designed to test the graphics performance of high-end iPhones and iPads. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light is our heaviest non-raytracing benchmark for iOS. Steel Nomad Light lets you compare the performance of the latest iPhones and iPads in heavy gaming workloads. Run 3DMark Solar Bay to compare the latest iOS devices that support gaming with real-time ray tracing. Ray tracing is a new technology in games that is used to produce far more realistic lighting. It has three sections with increasingly higher ray tracing workloads, helping you understand how enabling ray tracing will affect your device’s gaming performance. 3DMark Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmarking app for comparing the performance of the latest smartphones and tablets. Use 3DMark Wild Life Extreme to test and compare the latest iPhones and iPads as well as Apple Mac computers with the M1 chip. Or run the original Wild Life benchmark to test older iPhone and iPad models. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, Solar Bay, Wild Life, and Wild Life Extreme offer two ways to test your device: a quick benchmark that tests instant performance and a longer stress test that shows how your device performs under longer periods of heavy load. 3DMark benchmarks measure GPU performance by rendering a demanding game-like scene in real-time. The faster the scene runs, the higher your benchmark score. With its charts, lists and rankings, 3DMark gives you unique insights into the performance of your device. - Measure the GPU performance of your iPhone and iPad. - Compare your score with others from the same model. - See how your device compares with the latest models. - See how performance changes with each iOS update. - Search, filter and sort the in-app rankings to compare popular devices. 3DMark is a free app. There are no ads or in-app purchases. Download it today and join millions of people who choose 3DMark for accurate and impartial benchmark results. This app is for non-commercial use only. - Business users, contact UL.BenchmarkSales@ul.com for licensing. - Members of the press, please contact UL.BenchmarkPress@ul.com.

About

G

Gain deep insights into your device's performance with detailed information on CPU, RAM, battery, storage, and network. Monitor key metrics, run performance tests, and generate customizable reports. Stay informed with convenient widgets and a built-in compass.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive performance dashboard
  • Detailed device information
  • CPU and battery health monitoring
  • Network connection clarity
  • Customizable reports (text/PDF)
  • Convenient widgets
  • Benchmarking suite
Features
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G-CPU Info empowers you to unlock a wealth of information about your mobile device or tablet, offering unparalleled insight into its performance and functionality. This sophisticated yet user-friendly application caters to both tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike, providing a clear and concise window into the inner workings of your device. Dive into a World of Data: Comprehensive Dashboard: Gain an instant overview of crucial metrics like RAM usage, storage capacity, battery health, CPU load, and network connectivity. Detailed Device Information: Uncover the unique identity of your device, including its model, manufacturer, hardware specifications, and operating system details. In-Depth System Analysis: Explore the heart of your device's software, examining its operating system version, kernel information, boot time, and support updates. Powerful CPU Insights: Delve into the core of your device, discovering its processor architecture, clock speed, number of cores, and integrated graphics capabilities. Battery Health Monitoring: Ensure optimal battery performance with detailed health assessments, including level, status, technology, and temperature readings. Network Connection Clarity: Demystify your network connection by viewing your IP address, gateway, subnet mask, DNS servers, and real-time data transfer speeds. Crisp Display Details: Understand your device's display capabilities, including its resolution, pixel density, supported refresh rates, and current brightness level. Memorable Storage Breakdown: Gain control over your storage utilization with comprehensive breakdowns of RAM and internal/external storage specifications. Essential Sensor Diagnostics: Verify the functionality of your device's built-in sensors, including the accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor. Benchmarking Suite: Push your device to the limit with a suite of performance tests, helping you identify areas for optimization. Camera Feature Exploration: Discover the full potential of your device's camera, exploring its supported features and capabilities. Customizable Reports: Generate comprehensive reports in both text and PDF formats, allowing you to share key findings or track your device's performance over time. Convenient Widget Support: Stay informed at a glance with customizable widgets for the Control Center, memory usage, battery level, network connectivity, and storage space. Built-in Compass: Navigate with ease thanks to the integrated compass functionality. Experience the G-CPU Info Difference: Accurate and Reliable: Trust the app's detailed information and precise measurements. User-Friendly Design: Navigate intuitively with a clean and well-organized interface. Privacy-Focused: Rest assured that your data remains secure and private. Regular Updates: Enjoy continuous improvements and new features with frequent updates. Download G-CPU Info today and unlock the secrets of your mobile device! Contact: For any questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out to us by email at joseph.hauvudinh.vietnam@gmail.com.

Screenshots

3DMark4 screens
G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: G at 4.7 against 3DMark's 4.1. G also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 53%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 3DMark's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. G sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 3DMark asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

G holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: G has 661 ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of 3DMark's written reviews are positive against 80% of G's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3DMark ships an update every 2 months, G fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
3DMark versus G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3DMarkG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (73 ratings)4.7 (661 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews80.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings73661 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnderwriters Laboratories Inc.Hau Vu Dinh

Customer experience

3DMark

All ratings72 ratings
Positive73.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral12.9%
Negative34.4%

G

All ratings579 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative12.2%

In-app purchases

None

3DMark

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

G

One-time4
  • Cup of Coffee$1.99
  • Sandwich$4.99
  • Buy Lunch$9.99
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  • Major donor$99.99

Questions

Is 3DMark free?
3DMark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is G free?
G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3DMark or G?
G is rated higher. 3DMark averages 4.1 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while G averages 4.7 from 661 ratings.
Do 3DMark or G have ads?
Neither 3DMark nor G shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3DMark or G?
3DMark ships an update every 2 months, and G fortnightly. Most recently, 3DMark was updated on September 23, 2026 and G on September 19, 2026.

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