# AIDA64 vs G

The clearest difference is ads: G at none against AIDA64's shown. G also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 47%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). AIDA64's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 686). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AIDA64 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and G sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for AIDA64 against 4.7 for G. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 686 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of AIDA64's written reviews are positive against 80% of G's.

AIDA64 ships an update every 3 months, G fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AIDA64 | G |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aida64/id979579523/reviews) | **[4.7 (686 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-cpumonitor-cpu-ram-widget/id1621480114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 686 |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **79.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FinalWire](https://appshunter.io/developer/979579522) | [Hau Vu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439334691) |

## 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


### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-cpumonitor-cpu-ram-widget/id1621480114)

Gain deep insights into your device's performance with detailed information on CPU, RAM, battery, storage, and network. Monitor key metrics, run performance tests, and generate customizable reports. Stay informed with convenient widgets and a built-in compass.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive performance dashboard, Detailed device information, CPU and battery health monitoring, Network connection clarity, Customizable reports (text/PDF), Convenient widgets, Benchmarking suite

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cup of Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sandwich | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Major donor | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AIDA64 free?

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

### Is G free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AIDA64 or G?

G is rated higher. AIDA64 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while G averages 4.7 from 686 ratings.

### Do AIDA64 or G have ads?

AIDA64 shows ads; G does not.

### Which is updated more often, AIDA64 or G?

AIDA64 ships an update every 3 months, and G fortnightly. Most recently, AIDA64 was updated on November 6, 2026 and G on November 3, 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.*