# G vs CPU

The clearest difference is ads: G at none against CPU's shown. G also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (80% vs 65%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. G sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and CPU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for G against 4.7 for CPU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: G has 661 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of G's written reviews are positive against 65% of CPU's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | G | CPU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (661 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-cpumonitor-cpu-ram-widget/id1621480114/reviews)** | [4.7 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-x/id6448917309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **661** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hau Vu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439334691) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-cpumonitor-cpu-ram-widget/id1621480114)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cup of Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sandwich | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Major donor | $99.99 | one-time |


### CPU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-x/id6448917309)

This app provides detailed insights into your device's hardware and real-time diagnostics. It also offers tools to optimize storage by compressing media and cleaning contacts, along with a comprehensive suite for testing device sensors and network functions.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive device hardware insights, Real-time diagnostics and sensor testing, Video and image compression, Duplicate contact cleanup, Junk mail and spam message filtering, Network diagnostics tools

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is G free?

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

### Is CPU free?

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

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

G is rated higher. G averages 4.7 out of 5 from 661 ratings, while CPU averages 4.7 from 97 ratings.

### Do G or CPU have ads?

CPU shows ads; G does not.

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

G ships an update fortnightly, and CPU fortnightly. Most recently, G was updated on September 19, 2026 and CPU on September 25, 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.*