Comparison

System Scope vs CPU

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

Head to head
About

System Scope

Features
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System Scope is a focused dashboard for checking your iPhone's current system status and recent changes. ■ WHAT YOU CAN MONITOR • CPU usage with a live history graph • Memory usage • Used and available storage • Battery level and charging state • Device thermal state, uptime and OS information ■ PRO • Measure a game session using start and end readings: average CPU, memory change, battery drain and thermal state • Extend history from 60 seconds to 15 minutes • Save before-and-after snapshots and compare changes • Export diagnostic snapshots as CSV System Scope has no ads or login. Exact CPU, memory, battery and thermal readings remain on your device and are never transmitted. Anonymous interaction events are sent to Google Analytics for Firebase only if you opt in at first launch, and can be disabled anytime in the app. We intentionally do not offer “memory cleaning” or “speed boosting” features whose effect cannot be guaranteed on iOS. Due to iOS sandbox restrictions, System Scope cannot display per-app CPU or memory usage, list running processes, collect an in-game timeline, or close other apps. Game Measurement calculates device-wide session averages from start and end readings.

About

CPU

Features
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Get a clearer view of your iPhone with CPU-G, a streamlined system information and performance monitor designed for quick, easy checks. LIVE PERFORMANCE Track current CPU usage with automatic updates. See active cores, architecture, estimated processor details, GPU information, and Metal support in one convenient dashboard. MEMORY AND STORAGE Review memory usage, available memory, total capacity, storage usage, free space, and file system information. Simple progress indicators make it easy to understand your device status at a glance. BATTERY AND THERMAL STATUS Check battery level, charging status, Low Power Mode, estimated capacity, and the current thermal state of your device. DETAILED DEVICE INFORMATION Explore useful specifications for your display, cameras, network connections, controllers, hardware model, operating system, connector, and uptime. CPU-G includes: • Live CPU usage • Processor and GPU information • Memory and storage statistics • Battery and thermal status • Display and camera specifications • Network activity and wireless details • Connected controller information • Device model, OS, and uptime CPU-G presents technical information in a clean, readable interface, making it useful for troubleshooting, device checks, performance awareness, and anyone curious about the hardware inside their iPhone. Important: Some hardware specifications cannot be read directly through public iOS interfaces. Values labeled “estimated” are inferred from the detected device model and may vary by model, region, configuration, or operating system. CPU-G does not perform benchmark testing and does not claim to measure exact hardware clock speeds or battery health.

Screenshots

System Scope3 screens
CPU2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: System Scope at none against CPU's shown. CPU's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

System Scope ships an update every 6 weeks, CPU daily. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
System Scope versus CPU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSystem ScopeCPU
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkensuke uedaRenya Miyahara

In-app purchases

None

System Scope

No in-app purchases

None

CPU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is System Scope free?
System Scope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CPU free?
CPU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do System Scope or CPU have ads?
CPU shows ads; System Scope does not.
Which is updated more often, System Scope or CPU?
System Scope ships an update every 6 weeks, and CPU daily. Most recently, System Scope was updated on September 20, 2026 and CPU on July 29, 2026.

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