Comparison

CPU vs Skora

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

Head to head
About

CPU

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
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CPU-X is an all-in-one device information, hardware monitoring, and system diagnostic tool for iPhone and iPad. It provides real-time insights into device performance, temperature, hardware status, and network conditions with a clean and efficient interface. All data is processed locally on your device. No data is collected or uploaded. 1. Comprehensive Device Information: Device model and system information, CPU architecture and performance details, GPU information, memory (RAM) usage, storage usage and available space, battery health and charging status, device temperature monitoring (CPU and battery temperature), network configuration and connectivity status, sensor availability and access status. 2. Real-Time System Monitoring: CPU usage monitoring, memory usage tracking, storage analysis, network speed and latency testing, system status overview. 3. Device Temperature Monitoring: CPU temperature monitoring, battery temperature monitoring, charging temperature tracking, thermal load and performance impact analysis. 4. Widgets and Quick Access: Home screen widgets, real-time device status widgets, battery CPU and storage shortcuts, quick system overview panel. 5. Display and Refresh Rate Tools: High refresh rate detection (60Hz, 120Hz, ProMotion), screen refresh rate testing, display performance analysis, picture in picture support for floating monitoring view. 6. Advanced Device Diagnostic Tools: Sensor testing including accelerometer gyroscope magnetometer barometer altimeter device motion and pedometer, connectivity testing including GPS compass Bluetooth NFC iBeacon, audio and haptics testing including microphone speaker vibration and haptic feedback, display and touch testing including brightness multi-touch and screen color test, camera testing including camera and flash test, network tools including ping traceroute DNS lookup speed test and network scanner. 7. Privacy Protection: CPU-X does not collect store or transmit any personal data or non-personal data. All information remains fully local on your device and under your control. Contact: For feedback or support contact miaozhi.ai@gmail.com

About

Skora

Features
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Keep score the way you play - gathered around the table. Skora is the minimalist scorekeeper designed for real tabletop gameplay. No more passing phones around or squinting at tiny numbers. With edge-to-edge player panels and rotatable scores, everyone at the table can see their score at a glance. DESIGNED FOR THE TABLE Adaptive Layouts - 2 players: Clean vertical split - 3 players: Asymmetric layout optimized for triangle seating - 4 players: Grid layout with rotatable scores for perfect visibility - 5+ players: Flexible grid that adapts to your group size Effortless Score Tracking - Tap anywhere on your panel to add a point - Swipe down to subtract - Long press for quick adjustments (±1, ±5, ±10) - Satisfying haptic feedback for every action MULTIPLAYER MODE Connect Your Game Night - Local multiplayer via QR code scanning—no internet required - Host tracks the game on the main device - Players scan QR code to join with their profile - When the game ends, everyone automatically gets the results - Final scores and game history saved on all connected devices - Perfect for groups who want individual game tracking PERSONALIZATION Make It Yours - Add photos to player profiles from camera or library - 12 vibrant player colors to choose from or choose custom colors - 6 beautiful app themes (Purple, Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Pink) - 7 alternate app icons to match your style GAME LIBRARY Track Your Collection - Save your favorite board games with photos - Track play count, high scores, and winners - Rich metadata (player count, play time, descriptions) CORE FEATURES - Gesture-based scoring—no cluttered buttons - Game history with final scores and timestamps - Share scoreboard as image to your group chat - Persistent game state—pickup exactly where you left off - In-game timer - iCloud sync across your devices - Zero account required—play instantly FREE vs PREMIUM FREE TIER - Up to 4 players per game - Last 5 games in history - Default purple theme - Default app icon - All core scoring features - Local multiplayer - Player photos PREMIUM UPGRADE - Up to 12 players per game - Unlimited game history - 6 premium themes - 6 alternate app icons - Support indie development - One-time purchase, no subscription PERFECT FOR Game nights - Family gatherings - Tournament tracking - Casual play - Any board game with incremental scoring - Catan - Carcassonne - Ticket to Ride - Splendor - Azul - And more --- Skora keeps it simple: launch, tap, play. No tutorials needed. No subscriptions. Just clean, functional scorekeeping that gets out of your way and lets you focus on the game.

Screenshots

CPU4 screens
Skora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Skora at none against CPU's shown. CPU's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. CPU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Skora sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPU ships an update fortnightly, Skora every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CPU versus Skora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPUSkora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Andras Varga

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CPU

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$5.99
4 purchases

Skora

One-time4
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Extra Support$2.99
  • Premium Unlock$4.99
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  • Generous Support$4.99

Questions

Is CPU free?
CPU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skora free?
Skora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CPU or Skora have ads?
CPU shows ads; Skora does not.
Which is updated more often, CPU or Skora?
CPU ships an update fortnightly, and Skora every 10 days. Most recently, CPU was updated on September 25, 2026 and Skora on September 12, 2026.

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