pmx vs CPU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
pmx
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pmx is an event display for the LHC/LHCb experiment. With it you can view the detector, the magnetic field and load events. It can give to someone novice in high energy physics (HEP) a glance at what a HEP detector looks like.
CPU
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Get a clearer view of your iPhone with CPU-G, a streamlined system information and performance monitor designed for quick, easy checks. LIVE PERFORMANCE Track current CPU usage with automatic updates. See active cores, architecture, estimated processor details, GPU information, and Metal support in one convenient dashboard. MEMORY AND STORAGE Review memory usage, available memory, total capacity, storage usage, free space, and file system information. Simple progress indicators make it easy to understand your device status at a glance. BATTERY AND THERMAL STATUS Check battery level, charging status, Low Power Mode, estimated capacity, and the current thermal state of your device. DETAILED DEVICE INFORMATION Explore useful specifications for your display, cameras, network connections, controllers, hardware model, operating system, connector, and uptime. CPU-G includes: β’ Live CPU usage β’ Processor and GPU information β’ Memory and storage statistics β’ Battery and thermal status β’ Display and camera specifications β’ Network activity and wireless details β’ Connected controller information β’ Device model, OS, and uptime CPU-G presents technical information in a clean, readable interface, making it useful for troubleshooting, device checks, performance awareness, and anyone curious about the hardware inside their iPhone. Important: Some hardware specifications cannot be read directly through public iOS interfaces. Values labeled βestimatedβ are inferred from the detected device model and may vary by model, region, configuration, or operating system. CPU-G does not perform benchmark testing and does not claim to measure exact hardware clock speeds or battery health.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: pmx at none against CPU's shown. pmx also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). CPU's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
pmx ships an update every 13 months, CPU daily. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pmx | CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Daily β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guy Barrand | Renya Miyahara |
In-app purchases
pmx
No in-app purchases
CPU
No in-app purchases









