# PhoneScan vs AX

The clearest difference is rating: PhoneScan at 4.1 against AX's 3.2. PhoneScan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (228 vs 17). AX's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 18 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhoneScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AX sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhoneScan holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhoneScan has 228 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of PhoneScan's written reviews are positive against 55% of AX's.

PhoneScan ships an update every 18 months, AX every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhoneScan | AX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonescan-cpu-speed-test/id894201975/reviews)** | [3.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ax-cpu-device-info/id1048174418/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Cloned Reality Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/878553605) | [Armchair Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/398901339) |

## What reviewers say

### PhoneScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonescan-cpu-speed-test/id894201975)

Measure your phone's processor speed and track performance over time. Compare results to see how much faster new devices are or if software updates impact performance. Keep a detailed log of all tests.

**Highlights:** CPU speed testing, Performance logging, Comparison with previous tests, Comparison with new devices, iOS update performance impact analysis, Delete individual or all test results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Offer | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Accurate performance measurements
- 🔍 Helpful in monitoring device performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent device/OS detection
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Incorrect device identification
- Ads interfering with test functionality

**Requested features**

- More detailed performance metrics
- Battery and temperature monitoring
- Ability to compare performance over time


### AX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ax-cpu-device-info/id1048174418)

Discover detailed CPU information for your device, including its name, model, manufacturer, and other technical specifications. This utility app provides a straightforward way to access your system's processor details.

**Highlights:** CPU name identification, CPU model details, CPU manufacturer information, Technical specifications display, Device processor profiling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Defender | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guardian | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhoneScan free?

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

### Is AX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhoneScan or AX?

PhoneScan is rated higher. PhoneScan averages 4.1 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while AX averages 3.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do PhoneScan or AX have ads?

AX shows ads; PhoneScan does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhoneScan or AX?

PhoneScan ships an update every 18 months, and AX every 7 months. Most recently, PhoneScan was updated on October 22, 2026 and AX on October 21, 2026.

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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.*