Best Refresh Rate Apps

156+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

RefreshRate is the household name in refresh rate, but it's far from the only option. We track 156+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Refresh Rate Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RefreshRate - Frame RateRefreshRate - Frame RateFree3.4★ (33)NoYesAug 2026
2120 FPS Meter & Explorer120 FPS Meter & ExplorerFreeYesYesJun 2026
3GlancePro XGlancePro XFreeYesNoJul 2026
4CPU-x Dasher z Battery lifeCPU-x Dasher z Battery lifeFree4.6★ (23K)YesYesAug 2026
5Device Monitor²Device Monitor²Free4.7★ (9.2K)NoYesAug 2026
6ThermoHammerThermoHammerFreeNoNoAug 2026
7Rehnply - Auto Refresh TimerRehnply - Auto Refresh Timer$0.99NoNoJun 2026
8GamePilot: Gaming ToolsGamePilot: Gaming ToolsFreeYesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Refresh Rate

RefreshRate - Frame Rate#1

RefreshRate - Frame Rate by 大靖 刘

FPS Counter, ProMotion Monitor
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.4(33 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
RefreshRate - Frame Rate screenshot 1
RefreshRate - Frame Rate screenshot 2
RefreshRate - Frame Rate screenshot 3

This app displays customizable information like network speed, time, and frame rates in a picture-in-picture window. You can adjust its position and size while using other applications, ensuring you stay informed without interruption. It's designed to be lightweight and efficient.

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4
CPU-x Dasher z Battery life
CPU-x Dasher z Battery life
CPU-x Dasher z Battery life
Real cpu frequency & speedtest
Free

This app provides detailed information about your phone's hardware and system. It offers real-time CPU frequency, network details, memory usage, and device specifications. Discover more about your mobile device's capabilities and performance.

Real-time CPU frequency calculationSystem hardware informationOperating system details
📊 Productivity
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free with in-app purchases
5
Device Monitor²
Device Monitor²
Device Monitor²
System activity info
Free

This app provides comprehensive system activity information for Apple devices, including detailed insights into hardware, sensors, and network status. It offers privacy controls, customizable widgets, and advanced testing and reporting features through optional in-app purchases.

Detailed device informationSensor access and privacy controlCustomizable widgets
🛠️ Developer Tools
(9.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
ThermoHammer
ThermoHammer
ThermoHammer
CPU Thermal Throttling Test
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
Rehnply - Auto Refresh Timer
Rehnply - Auto Refresh Timer
Rehnply - Auto Refresh Timer
Page Reload & Keyword Finder
$0.99
📊 Productivity
(0)
8
GamePilot: Gaming Tools
GamePilot: Gaming Tools
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CPU, RAM & Ping Test
Free
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(0)
9
DeviceLab - Phone Benchmark
DeviceLab - Phone Benchmark
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$0.99
🔧 Utilities
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10
ScreenTest WK
ScreenTest WK
ScreenTest WK
Screen Diagnostics
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
Refratechnik Connect
Refratechnik Connect
Refratechnik Connect
Refractories. Connected.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Ping Test: Gaming Speed
Ping Test: Gaming Speed
Ping Test: Gaming Speed
Ping, Jitter & Network Test
Free
🔧 Utilities
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13
piXedid
piXedid
piXedid
by piXap
Free

This utility tool helps professionals generate optimized EDID files for displays. It includes an integrated calculator for CVT 1.2 standards, supporting resolutions up to 4096x2160@60Hz.

EDID file generationIntegrated CVT 1.2 calculatorSupports 4096x2160@60Hz
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
14
Heart Rate: Pulse Checker
Heart Rate: Pulse Checker
Heart Rate: Pulse Checker
Track Heartbeat & BPM
Free

Measure your pulse accurately using your phone's camera and flash. Track your heart rate history, view trends, and share your data. Integrates with Apple Watch for convenient access.

Accurate heart rate measurement with phone cameraInstant pulse readingsDetailed heart rate history tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free with in-app purchases
15
Heartzen: Heart Rate Monitor
Heartzen: Heart Rate Monitor
Heartzen: Heart Rate Monitor
Productivity & Guide
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
SCM Uptime Monitor
SCM Uptime Monitor
SCM Uptime Monitor
by Square Cloud Media
Free
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17
Palette Timer
Palette Timer
Palette Timer
Urine Dipstick Timer
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
18
G-CPU:Monitor CPU, RAM, Widget
G-CPU:Monitor CPU, RAM, Widget
G-CPU:Monitor CPU, RAM, Widget
Monitor CPU,RAM,Widget,Network
Free

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.

Comprehensive performance dashboardDetailed device informationCPU and battery health monitoring
🔧 Utilities
(661)
free
19
BPM MS FPS
BPM MS FPS
BPM MS FPS
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$0.49
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Speed Test: Signal Analyzer
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Speed Test: Signal Analyzer
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Free
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FAQ about Refresh Rate

What are the best refresh rate apps for iPhone?
RefreshRate - Frame Rate tops our refresh rate apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.4-star average from 33 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top refresh rate apps we rank are free to download, including RefreshRate - Frame Rate and 120 FPS Meter & Explorer.
RefreshRate - Frame Rate has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 156+ refresh rate apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
RefreshRate can display custom text, network speed, the current time, countdowns, and frame rates in a picture-in-picture window. This allows for real-time monitoring of key data points while using other applications.
Yes, RefreshRate allows you to freely adjust the position and size of the picture-in-picture window to suit your preferences. This ensures the information display is convenient and unobtrusive.