Comparison

MetalScope vs GPU Arena

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

Head to head
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MetalScope

Features
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MetalScope turns your iPhone into a professional GPU benchmarking lab. Run real Metal shader workloads and see exactly how your device stacks up against the entire Apple silicon lineup. COMPREHENSIVE BENCHMARKS Three precision tests built on Apple Metal API — compute throughput, render pipeline performance, and memory bandwidth. Each test runs multiple iterations to deliver stable, repeatable scores. INSTANT DEVICE SCORING Get a unified performance score the moment a benchmark completes. Sub-scores break down compute, rendering, and bandwidth so you understand exactly where your GPU excels. DEVICE RANKING Compare your iPhone against a built-in database of every Apple chip — from A11 to A18 Pro. See percentile placement and discover how your device compares across all dimensions. BENCHMARK HISTORY Track performance over time. Every run is saved locally with full details — scores, date, iOS version, thermal state. Spot trends and detect degradation. GPU INFORMATION Explore your Metal GPU capabilities: family, feature sets, core count, supported texture formats, and more. Know your hardware inside out. DESIGNED FOR ACCURACY - Low-battery warning prevents throttled results - Background app guidance for clean measurements - Multiple iterations reduce variance - Dark interface minimizes thermal impact during tests All data stored locally with SwiftData. No account required. No data leaves your device.

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GPU Arena

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Compare graphics cards, processors and more in seconds with GPU Arena. Make the right call when you build or upgrade a PC: 70+ graphics cards, 50+ processors, RAM, SSDs, Apple Silicon, phone chips and game consoles, all side by side in one app. FEATURES • Side-by-side comparison of up to 4 parts, with scores and detailed specs • Estimated game FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K • Bottleneck calculator: see if your GPU and CPU are a good match at each resolution • Budget advisor: find the best GPU + CPU pair for your budget • "Is it worth upgrading?" analysis • Yearly electricity cost estimate • Favorites and quick search • Share a comparison card as an image • English and Turkish • Works offline: all data stays on your device Note: FPS figures and scores are estimates; real performance depends on your system configuration. Prices are approximate list prices.

Screenshots

MetalScope4 screens
GPU Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MetalScope at none against GPU Arena's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MetalScope versus GPU Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetalScopeGPU Arena
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓 郭ONURCAN AYDOGAN

In-app purchases

None

MetalScope

No in-app purchases

None

GPU Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetalScope free?
MetalScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPU Arena free?
GPU Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MetalScope or GPU Arena have ads?
GPU Arena shows ads; MetalScope does not.

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