# AIDA64 vs 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark

The clearest difference is rating: AIDA64 at 4.6 against 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark's 2.9. AIDA64 also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 79) and review sentiment (47% vs 34%). 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AIDA64 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark asks for nothing beyond the download.

AIDA64 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AIDA64 has 2.3K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of AIDA64's written reviews are positive against 34% of 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark's.

AIDA64 ships an update every 3 months, 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AIDA64 | 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aida64/id979579523/reviews)** | [2.9 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dmark-sling-shot-benchmark/id1015301759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 79 |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 33.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FinalWire](https://appshunter.io/developer/979579522) | [Underwriters Laboratories Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/341275025) |

## What reviewers say

### AIDA64

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aida64/id979579523)

Access in-depth hardware and software diagnostics for your iOS device.  Get detailed information on your CPU, screen, battery, network, and sensors.  Monitor memory, storage, and screen performance with this comprehensive utility.

**Highlights:** CPU details, Screen specifications, Battery status, Network insights, Device model identification, Memory and storage usage, Sensor data monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads from AIDA64 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app
- 📊 Provides detailed device information
- 💻 Useful for troubleshooting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Lacks support for newer devices
- ⚠️ Inaccurate or missing information
- 🔍 Limited data on some devices
- 🔋 Battery details no longer available

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Incompatible with iPad Pro M2
- Blank or unknown fields for various components

**Requested features**

- Update for latest iOS and devices
- Add temperature sensor information
- Restore battery wear level and charge cycle details


### 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dmark-sling-shot-benchmark/id1015301759)

Test and compare the performance of older iPhones and iPads with this free benchmarking tool. It utilizes the OpenGL ES 3.0 API to provide accurate results for low-cost devices. Join millions of users for impartial performance comparisons.

**Highlights:** Performance benchmarking for older devices, OpenGL ES 3.0 benchmark, 1920x1080 rendering resolution, Sling Shot Extreme benchmark option, Metal API support, 2560x1440 rendering resolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful benchmark tool
- 💰 Free graphics benchmark
- 📈 Good for testing device potential
- 📱 Works on older devices (sometimes)
- 📊 Allows FPS monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ❌ Incompatible with new devices
- 🐢 Slow performance
- 🔋 Overheating issues
- 🚫 App freezes or closes randomly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Crashes mid-benchmark
- Fails to download or install
- Freezes on iPad Pro Gen 3
- Inaccurate scores (e.g., A12X vs A12Z)

**Requested features**

- Add support for newer iPhones (iPhone 13, etc.)
- Update app for latest iOS versions
- Improve hardware restriction to prevent installation on incompatible devices
- Add physics test to Wildlife benchmark
- Provide better contextual indication of benchmark scores


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AIDA64 free?

AIDA64 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark free?

3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AIDA64 or 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark?

AIDA64 is rated higher. AIDA64 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark averages 2.9 from 79 ratings.

### Do AIDA64 or 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark have ads?

AIDA64 shows ads; 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark does not.

### Which is updated more often, AIDA64 or 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark?

AIDA64 ships an update every 3 months, and 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark every 5 months. Most recently, AIDA64 was updated on October 26, 2026 and 3DMark Sling Shot Benchmark on October 24, 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.*