Comparison

APSI Bench vs ProMaster Dash

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

Head to head
About

APSI Bench

Test your device's CPU performance with single-core, multi-core, and long-term ray tracing tests. Compare your results to a reference system and identify potential overheating issues.

Highlights
  • Single-core CPU performance tests
  • Multi-core CPU performance tests
  • Ray tracing algorithm tests
  • Long-term CPU stress testing
  • Overheating detection
  • Comparison to reference system
Features
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This app is aimed at interested users and testers who want to test the performance of the integrated CPUs. For this purpose, it offers a mixed test for single-core and multi-core CPUs, as they also occur in real life. In the single core test, the app calculates ten million random numbers from a total of six different data types (Int, Float, etc.). Such calculations are crucial for game apps. APSI Bench then calculates one million FFT transformations that are common in audio applications, for example. In addition to this, the app also runs a ray tracing algorithm that uses several CPU cores at the same time. You can set how many cores should be used here. The results of these tests are based on a reference system (currently a Macbook Pro 16 inch with an eight-core Intel i9 CPU). That reaches about 100 points. Every user of the app can test the ratio of their Apple product to the MacBook Pro. A decisive extension is the newly built in long-term measurement. Here the app carries out the ray tracing tests with all available CPUs over a long period of time that can be set by the user (up to 30 minutes). The result is then displayed in graphic form. If problems arise with overheating of the CPU cores, this will be visible in the graphic. Finally, the app is also a technology demonstration. The entire interface was designed in SwiftUI 2, with gorgeous animations being used. The app will also be offered as a universal app for macOS.

About

ProMaster Dash

Features
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ProMaster Dash turns your phone into a purpose-built gauge cluster for the RAM ProMaster. Connect a Bluetooth OBD2 adapter and see the readings that actually matter on these vans, in a clean, glanceable layout made for the road. Built for ProMaster owners and van builders who want more than a generic scan tool. LIVE GAUGES Transmission temperature, the number every ProMaster owner wants to watch Coolant temp, oil pressure, oil temp, and battery voltage Speed and RPM at a glance Color warning bands you can tune to your own thresholds Gauge Focus, select up to 3 gauges and expand them full screen for easy monitoring on the road TRIP LOGGING Automatic trip recording with distance, duration, and average speed GPS elevation and road grade Detailed per-trip graphs of transmission and coolant temps over time, with climb and descent Export any trip as a GPX file to keep or share MAINTENANCE TRACKING A service schedule tuned for the ProMaster, including severe-duty intervals See what is due, coming up, and overdue at a glance Log your own service history DIAGNOSTIC CODES Read engine trouble codes with plain-language descriptions Clear codes when supported by your vehicle PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign-up, no ads Everything stays on your device. Your vehicle data and trips are never uploaded. REQUIREMENTS A Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) OBD2 adapter such as the vLinker MS or a compatible ELM327 BLE adapter, sold separately Plugs into the standard OBD2 port under the dash Transmission temperature readout supports both 6-speed (62TE) and 9-speed (948TE) ProMasters. Other gauges work across model years. ProMaster Dash is an informational tool and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or a dedicated scan tool. Always confirm important readings with a qualified mechanic, and never interact with the app while driving.

Screenshots

APSI Bench3 screens
ProMaster Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: APSI Bench at $0.99 against ProMaster Dash's $24.99. APSI Bench also leads on device support (4 vs 2). ProMaster Dash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On 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

APSI Bench costs $0.99 and ProMaster Dash $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APSI Bench ships an update every 21 months, ProMaster Dash every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
APSI Bench versus ProMaster Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPSI BenchProMaster Dash
Price$0.99 — better$24.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian MoellerMarc Emmons

In-app purchases

None

APSI Bench

No in-app purchases

None

ProMaster Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APSI Bench free?
APSI Bench costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProMaster Dash free?
ProMaster Dash costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do APSI Bench or ProMaster Dash have ads?
Neither APSI Bench nor ProMaster Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APSI Bench or ProMaster Dash?
APSI Bench ships an update every 21 months, and ProMaster Dash every 3 weeks. Most recently, APSI Bench was updated on October 14, 2026 and ProMaster Dash on October 14, 2026.

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