Comparison

3DMark vs MetricViewer

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

MetricViewer

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate real-time PC hardware monitor. MetricViewer is a sleek, customizable dashboard designed for gamers, streamers, and PC enthusiasts who want to keep an eye on their system’s telemetry without cluttering their main monitor. Track your temperatures, loads, and in-game performance from the palm of your hand. KEY FEATURES • CPU & GPU Telemetry: Monitor temperatures, utilization, and clock speeds in real-time. • Power Consumption & Graphs: Track your system's power draw (Watts) with beautiful, independent real-time graphs for both CPU and GPU. • In-Game Performance: Track your FPS while you play to ensure a smooth gaming experience. • System Memory & Storage: Keep an eye on your RAM usage and disk read/write speeds. • Network Stats: Monitor your upload and download speeds. • Customizable Grid: Rearrange the layout to prioritize the metrics that matter most to you. • Dark Mode UI: A gorgeous, battery-friendly interface that looks amazing on any setup. DEMO MODE INCLUDED Not sure how it looks? MetricViewer includes a built-in Demo Mode with simulated data. Explore the full UI, test the animations, and see the app in all its glory before even installing the PC client! HOW IT WORKS Download this app on your iPhone or iPad. Download and run the lightweight, free MetricViewer Windows Client from our official website (metricviewer.app). Connect both devices to the same local Wi-Fi network, scan the QR code, and you are ready to go! LIFETIME PRO LICENSE (NO SUBSCRIPTIONS) We hate monthly fees as much as you do. MetricViewer operates on a "Try before you buy" model. Test the connection and basic metrics for free, and if you love it, unlock the full potential of the app with a single, one-time Lifetime PRO purchase. HARDWARE DISCLAIMER Advanced metrics (such as precise voltages, individual core temps, and fan speeds) rely on low-level motherboard drivers and third-party APIs. Due to the vast variety of PC components on the market, some specific sensors may not be available on all setups.

Screenshots

3DMark4 screens
MetricViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3DMark at none against MetricViewer's 1. 3DMark also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MetricViewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3DMark asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3DMark ships an update every 2 months, MetricViewer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
3DMark versus MetricViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3DMarkMetricViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnderwriters Laboratories Inc.Agustin Lopez

In-app purchases

None

3DMark

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MetricViewer

One-time1
  • PRO Version (Lifetime)$9.99

Questions

Is 3DMark free?
3DMark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetricViewer free?
MetricViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3DMark or MetricViewer have ads?
Neither 3DMark nor MetricViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3DMark or MetricViewer?
3DMark ships an update every 2 months, and MetricViewer every 5 months. Most recently, 3DMark was updated on October 17, 2026 and MetricViewer on September 21, 2026.

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