An ultra-tiny CPU monitor for Android. Only one pixel high!
Shows your CPU usage stats on a small bar graph in the corner of the screen. The bar can be as small as 1 pixel high. CPU use is shown as a percentage filled with color.
*Compatible with HTC One X and Galaxy S3 Quad-Core Phones*
Features include:
+ Custom foreground & background colors
+ Alpha transparency enabled
+ Auto-start (run at boot)
+ Custom width (100px to full screen width)
+ Display above or below status bar
+ Multi-core CPUs displayed on separate bars, or combined
And for PRO users, these extra features:
+ Customizable Height
+ Customizable Update Speed (save more battery life!)
Suitable for:
==Developers==
This tool is perfect for developers debugging apps. See your system CPU usage at a glance, without an annoying popup or overlay interfering with your app usage. Grab the PRO version to set the update interval as small as 100ms!
==Gamers==
Micro CPU Monitor is ideal for use while playing games - the 1 pixel screen footprint means you won't miss any of the action!
==Battery Saving Gurus==
This CPU monitor is a great way to keep an eye on your battery drain. No matter what app you're using, the Micro CPU Monitor can tell you at a glance which applications are chewing up your CPU cycles.
---Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)---
Q. I've got a quad core device. Why don't I see all four cores being used?
A. Android tries to optimise the CPU usage, by shutting down cores when they're not needed. Your phone will rarely use all 4 cores. Try downloading a CPU Stress Test app, and you'll see the four cores then :)
---Permissions---
+ SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW - Required to create a system-wide overlay for the monitor on edge of screen
+ RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - Required for the auto-start feature
+ INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - Used for error reporting, and anonymous usage reporting using Google Analytics.
Note: No personal information is collected or transmitted. We don't know what brand of toothpaste you use. Your IP address may be stored by Google Analytics, but this is never used to do nasty stuff. We promise.
--Feedback--
Your comments & suggestions are always welcome! Drop me a line at thebigbyte@gmail.com
What would you like to see in future versions?
--Compatibility--
This app works on both phones & tablets, and is ICS (Android 4.0) compatible.
Tags: show cpu usage during games on android, android 4 cpu usage, android ics developer options cpu usgae details, android ics high load cpu, android ics show cpu usage.
Shows your CPU usage stats on a small bar graph in the corner of the screen. The bar can be as small as 1 pixel high. CPU use is shown as a percentage filled with color.
*Compatible with HTC One X and Galaxy S3 Quad-Core Phones*
Features include:
+ Custom foreground & background colors
+ Alpha transparency enabled
+ Auto-start (run at boot)
+ Custom width (100px to full screen width)
+ Display above or below status bar
+ Multi-core CPUs displayed on separate bars, or combined
And for PRO users, these extra features:
+ Customizable Height
+ Customizable Update Speed (save more battery life!)
Suitable for:
==Developers==
This tool is perfect for developers debugging apps. See your system CPU usage at a glance, without an annoying popup or overlay interfering with your app usage. Grab the PRO version to set the update interval as small as 100ms!
==Gamers==
Micro CPU Monitor is ideal for use while playing games - the 1 pixel screen footprint means you won't miss any of the action!
==Battery Saving Gurus==
This CPU monitor is a great way to keep an eye on your battery drain. No matter what app you're using, the Micro CPU Monitor can tell you at a glance which applications are chewing up your CPU cycles.
---Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)---
Q. I've got a quad core device. Why don't I see all four cores being used?
A. Android tries to optimise the CPU usage, by shutting down cores when they're not needed. Your phone will rarely use all 4 cores. Try downloading a CPU Stress Test app, and you'll see the four cores then :)
---Permissions---
+ SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW - Required to create a system-wide overlay for the monitor on edge of screen
+ RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - Required for the auto-start feature
+ INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - Used for error reporting, and anonymous usage reporting using Google Analytics.
Note: No personal information is collected or transmitted. We don't know what brand of toothpaste you use. Your IP address may be stored by Google Analytics, but this is never used to do nasty stuff. We promise.
--Feedback--
Your comments & suggestions are always welcome! Drop me a line at thebigbyte@gmail.com
What would you like to see in future versions?
--Compatibility--
This app works on both phones & tablets, and is ICS (Android 4.0) compatible.
Tags: show cpu usage during games on android, android 4 cpu usage, android ics developer options cpu usgae details, android ics high load cpu, android ics show cpu usage.
Recently changed in this version:
Version 3.1.1: (15th May)
+ Fixed default height for Free version
Sorry about the free version defaulting to 2px, not 1px as stated in the description. My mistake - it's been fixed now.
Thanks for pointing this out Zach, Joseph & Trapzilla!
Version 3.1: (12th May)
-- Free --
+ Multi-core CPU support
+ Option for Left-Right or Right-Left orientation
+ Stability & Efficiency improvements
-- PRO --
+ Option for Height
+ Option for Update Speed
Thanks for all the feedback - keep it coming!





Comments and ratings for Micro CPU Monitor
(74 stars)
by Marilyn C. on 06/05/2013
I'm abit lost with this. Math & all was not my preference. lol Needs an update anyway!!!! NOT PURCHASING IF ITS NOT UPDATED!!!
(74 stars)
by Adrie Danker on 06/05/2013
Very specific, precise equipment. Just what I need!
(74 stars)
by Jason Overall on 05/05/2013
Great way to monitor your cpu without having to open an app to see anything its always there to see regardless of what your doing on the device. I wish you could add different colors for each cpu though.
(74 stars)
by ryan waddell on 04/05/2013
Very nice app
(74 stars)
by Nick Dills on 04/05/2013
Every time I play a game or video it won't stay at the top right corner. Constantly having to reset my phone.
(74 stars)
by Rob Marques on 03/05/2013
Unobtrusive.
(74 stars)
by Steven Thomas on 01/05/2013
What a wonderful CPU Monitor. I very much enjoy this app on the Nexus 10.