# PhoneScan vs System Stats

PhoneScan and System Stats both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of PhoneScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of System Stats's. PhoneScan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (228 vs 5). System Stats's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhoneScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. System Stats asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for PhoneScan against 4.2 for System Stats. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhoneScan has 228 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of PhoneScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of System Stats's.

PhoneScan ships an update every 18 months, System Stats every 19 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhoneScan | System Stats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonescan-cpu-speed-test/id894201975/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/system-stats-cpu-and-ram/id1640280810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 18 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 8 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cloned Reality Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/878553605) | [Cao Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346991351) |

## 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


### System Stats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/system-stats-cpu-and-ram/id1640280810)

Monitor your device's performance in real-time with detailed insights into CPU, memory, storage, and battery usage. Offers customizable widgets for at-a-glance information and a clean, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Real-time data usage tracking, Memory allocation monitoring, Detailed storage analysis, Battery consumption insights, CPU details and uptime, Customizable home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhoneScan free?

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

### Is System Stats free?

System Stats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PhoneScan or System Stats?

System Stats is rated higher. PhoneScan averages 4.1 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while System Stats averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do PhoneScan or System Stats have ads?

System Stats shows ads; PhoneScan does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhoneScan or System Stats?

PhoneScan ships an update every 18 months, and System Stats every 19 months. Most recently, PhoneScan was updated on October 22, 2026 and System Stats on October 22, 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.*