# CPU vs Thermal Status

The clearest difference is ads: Thermal Status at none against CPU's shown. Thermal Status also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 65%). CPU's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 30) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CPU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Thermal Status sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CPU against 4.7 for Thermal Status. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of CPU's written reviews are positive against 75% of Thermal Status's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPU | Thermal Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-x/id6448917309/reviews) | [4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-status/id6760938506/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [Luthfi Misbachul Munir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745283652) |

## What reviewers say

### CPU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-x/id6448917309)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


### Thermal Status

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-status/id6760938506)

Monitor your device's temperature in real-time to understand its performance. Get alerts before your device slows down due to overheating during demanding tasks like gaming or charging. Widgets offer quick status checks without opening the app.

**Highlights:** Real-time thermal monitoring, Temperature status (Cool, Warm, Hot, Critical), Battery level and charging status, Home screen and lock screen widgets, Overheating notifications, Performance throttling alerts

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thermal Status Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPU free?

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

### Is Thermal Status free?

Thermal Status is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CPU or Thermal Status?

CPU and Thermal Status are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 97 and 30 ratings respectively.

### Do CPU or Thermal Status have ads?

CPU shows ads; Thermal Status does not.

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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.*