Comparison

SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard vs A2io

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

Head to head
About

SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard

Monitor your device's performance with detailed insights into memory, CPU, disk space, and network usage. Track battery status, receive charge notifications, and perform internet speed tests. Understand your device's inner workings with easy-to-read graphs.

Highlights
  • Memory usage monitoring
  • CPU usage display
  • Disk space status
  • Network connection status
  • Internet speed test
  • Battery life tracking
  • Charge notifications
Features
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SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard monitors memory use,network connection status,data use,cpu use,available disk space.With its simple graphs all information is super easy to understand.It also maintains battery charge.Internet speed test feature is at your disposal for accurate speed test of your network. SYSTEM UTIL reaches 1.6 million+ users. Top 1 app in 67 countries including US,March 2013. ►► PRESS & REVIEWS ◀◀ • "System Util Dashboard is an app which is designed to help you better understand how your mobile device is working at any given moment." - By iPhoneLife Magazine • "Elegant looking app that makes monitoring your available space easy" - By AppPicker • "Task Manager on the iPhone" -By TheiPhoneAppReview ►► USERS REVIEW ◀◀ • "I didn't know so many things could be going on inside my phone at any given moment in time.This app shows - and easily explains" - By RCRJr ►► FEATURES ◀◀ ► Battery • Visual display of battery life. • Multiple visual displays detailing battery status and use. • Alarms to indicate charging status complete w/ accurate ‘time-to-charge’ displays. • Full charge notification. • Configurable Full Charge & battery Maintenance alerts. ► Memory • Real time Wired,Active,Inactive,Free memory visual status displays ► CPU • Visual displays of CPU use by system and user. ► Disk • Visual display of disk space status and usage. ► Network • Displays of cellular data network & Wi-Fi network statuses. • Network data send/receive detail. • Internet connection speed test. ► General • Provide various information on device and operating systems.

About

A2io

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A2io is the companion application to the "A2io" Bluetooth adapter, which is a hardware device for Apple II vintage computers. The A2io application allows the user to interact with the Apple II using touch & motion control, as well as wireless controllers that are paired with the iOS device. The A2io application includes a virtual "paddle" controller, and drawing tablet for use with legacy Apple II drawing software. The game controller interface provides calibration adjustments, and visual feedback while using a paired Bluetooth controller with an Apple II computer.

Screenshots

SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard4 screens
A2io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: A2io at Free against SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard's $0.99. A2io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 43 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On ads 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

A2io is free to download; SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard costs $0.99 up front. SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. A2io asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard ships an update every 5 months, A2io every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard versus A2io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYSTEM UTIL DashboardA2io
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (824 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings824 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 43 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSohel MazumderAaron Reid

Bugs and requests

SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect device model detection
  • Running apps list shows closed apps
  • Battery maintenance feature not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Home screen widget
  • Improved battery charge cycle tracking
  • More detailed app usage and memory management

A2io

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard

One-time2
  • System Utility WidgetFree
  • Battery Charge Log Graph$0.99
None

A2io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard free?
SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is A2io free?
A2io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard or A2io have ads?
Neither SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard nor A2io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard or A2io?
SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard ships an update every 5 months, and A2io every 43 months. Most recently, SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard was updated on September 30, 2026 and A2io on September 8, 2026.

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