# PerformanceTest Mobile vs Mobile Master

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile Master at 4.5 against PerformanceTest Mobile's 3.3. Mobile Master also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (72% vs 53%). PerformanceTest Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. PerformanceTest Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mobile Master holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Master has 1.2K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of PerformanceTest Mobile's written reviews are positive against 72% of Mobile Master's.

PerformanceTest Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Mobile Master every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PerformanceTest Mobile | Mobile Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performancetest-mobile/id494438360/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-master-cpu-master/id1329937809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PassMark Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/494438363) | [东海 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329937808) |

## What reviewers say

### PerformanceTest Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performancetest-mobile/id494438360)

Objectively benchmark your mobile device's speed and performance with a suite of tests. Analyze CPU, disk, memory, and graphics capabilities to ensure your device is performing optimally. Track results online and make informed purchasing decisions.

**Highlights:** CPU speed tests, Disk read/write tests, Memory speed tests, 2D graphics rendering, 3D graphics rendering, Online result tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Provides raw performance data
- 💡 Interesting for comparing devices
- 👍 Works well on older devices (historically)
- 👍 Useful for seeing processor temperature impact
- 👍 Good for before/after iOS update comparisons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS versions and devices
- 🐛 App looks old and outdated
- 🐛 Not updated for newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Tests are not strenuous enough
- 🐛 Inaccurate device model reporting

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after graphics tests on iOS 18
- Auto-rotate orientation bug after benchmark
- Phone model reported incorrectly
- Tests not strenuous enough (limited 60FPS)
- App crashes on iOS 15.5

**Requested features**

- Update for newer iOS versions and devices
- Fix auto-rotate orientation bug
- Add more tests (like Android counterpart)
- Add comparison list/option to compare with common devices
- Add option to compare personal previous tests


### Mobile Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-master-cpu-master/id1329937809)

This free utility app provides detailed information about your device's hardware and software. It measures real CPU frequency, frequency reduction, and offers insights into your screen, battery, network, GPU, RAM, and sensors.

**Highlights:** Measure real CPU frequency, Monitor frequency reduction, View CPU, GPU, and RAM details, Check network speed and IP, Display battery design capacity, Access sensor data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PerformanceTest Mobile free?

PerformanceTest Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mobile Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PerformanceTest Mobile or Mobile Master?

Mobile Master is rated higher. PerformanceTest Mobile averages 3.3 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Mobile Master averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do PerformanceTest Mobile or Mobile Master have ads?

Mobile Master shows ads; PerformanceTest Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, PerformanceTest Mobile or Mobile Master?

PerformanceTest Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mobile Master every 6 days. Most recently, PerformanceTest Mobile was updated on September 1, 2026 and Mobile Master on September 24, 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.*