Comparison

ActMonitor vs SYSMonitor

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

Head to head
About

ActMonitor

Access detailed system information for your iPhone or iPad, including battery health, memory, and storage. Compare device specifications and monitor network traffic with ease. This lightweight utility provides essential insights into your device's performance.

Highlights
  • Battery level and estimated life
  • Memory status
  • Disk free space
  • Wi-Fi & Cellular traffic meter
  • Home widgets
  • Device tech specs
  • Model comparison
Features
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The app shows you system info about your device and compare other Apple iOS devices. It takes almost no space and really easy to use. + Battery level, status and remainng life (estimated) + Memory status + Disk free space information + Wi-Fi & Cellular traffic meter + The home widgets + Detail tech specs about Apple iOS devices + Compare models of iDevices

About

SYSMonitor

Monitor your device's performance with real-time insights into CPU, memory, and storage usage. Track network speed, view detailed device information, and access key metrics directly from your Today widget. Understand your device's health and optimize its performance.

Highlights
  • CPU usage monitoring
  • Memory (RAM) status
  • Storage (ROM) visualization
  • Real-time network speed
  • Network details (IP, SSID, Ping)
  • Basic device information
Features
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*** NEW ***More than just Widget monitoring your iPhone and iPad!!! *** Still thinking about why the phone is so hot,IS the CPU utilization too high? Why the data traffic consumed so quickly? Background processes too much? How much is left of my Storage? The app monitors CPU, MEMORY(RAM), Storage(ROM), Real-time network speed and the other device information. And it can be placed in 'Today' as a widget. Click the widget to get more functions and detailed information about your device. Including: √ Monitor solid color model √, Network # WiFi, DNS, SSID, internal and public network IP address, real-time network speed, Ping test and many other functions. √. Storage(ROM) # Visualization of disk space status and usage. √. CPU # One or more CPU usage updated in real time √. Memory (RAM) # Easy understanding of device memory status. # Visualization of Used, Active, Inactive, Free. √. Basic Info: #Device Name ,Device Model, IOS version, Screen resolution, Memory, Storage, Battery , OpenGL etc.

Screenshots

ActMonitor4 screens
SYSMonitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

ActMonitor and SYSMonitor both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of ActMonitor's written reviews are positive against 40% of SYSMonitor's. ActMonitor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). SYSMonitor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. SYSMonitor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ActMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for ActMonitor against 3.6 for SYSMonitor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of ActMonitor's written reviews are positive against 40% of SYSMonitor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ActMonitor ships an update every 2 months, SYSMonitor every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ActMonitor versus SYSMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActMonitorSYSMonitor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (23 ratings)3.6 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better39.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2338 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandr Moroz泽辉 王

Customer experience

ActMonitor

All ratings22 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative17.3%

SYSMonitor

All ratings38 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative28.9%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive39.9%
Neutral11.2%
Negative48.9%

Bugs and requests

ActMonitor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Home screen widgets display incompletely
  • Inaccurate device specs information
  • Crashes on some devices
  • Doesn't support latest iOS versions and devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update the app regularly to support new iOS versions and devices
  • Add ability to force quit running apps
  • Provide more detailed memory and CPU usage information
  • Add option to reset network data usage tracking

SYSMonitor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ActMonitor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SYSMonitor

One-time1
  • Permanently Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is ActMonitor free?
ActMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SYSMonitor free?
SYSMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ActMonitor or SYSMonitor?
SYSMonitor is rated higher. ActMonitor averages 3.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while SYSMonitor averages 3.6 from 38 ratings.
Do ActMonitor or SYSMonitor have ads?
SYSMonitor shows ads; ActMonitor does not.
Which is updated more often, ActMonitor or SYSMonitor?
ActMonitor ships an update every 2 months, and SYSMonitor every 5 months. Most recently, ActMonitor was updated on October 23, 2026 and SYSMonitor on October 23, 2026.

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