Leave a Review Speedtest by Ookla
New Tools Are Great, But ...
The latest update introducing separate “multi” and “single” connections testing was a dandy. Just a great idea that provides very, very useful information in terms of gauging in-the-moment download/upload bandwidth capacity. On top of that, the app continues to run as reliably and smoothly as ever.
All that being said, however, I’ve found the “Notes” option for results less and less useful because of the inability to filter test results so that those with notes can be viewed separately. Scrolling through dozens and dozens of test results to find those with tagged with note icons so that they can be analyzed and cross-referenced while tracking long term connectivity performance is far too cumbersome and time-consuming. Call it nitpicking, but it voids the usefulness of the “Notes” feature as an analytical tool. With a simple filter option, though, that issue vanishes. If/when that happens, I’ll gladly bump my rating up to five stars and send due praise in an updated review.Show lessThe Zohn
Developer Response
Hello, Sorry for the trouble. We just updated the app to version 4.0.7, which should fix this problem. Please update and let us know how it goes. Thanks for using Speedtest!Ookla saved my sanity!
Several months ago I noticed while updating apps on my iPhone that the connection speed was terribly slow... the WiFi symbol on the phone showed “full strength” so I was confused. The Speedtest app saved my sanity, because it proved there was a problem with my Spectrum connection. This could have been costly had I activated the “use data when WiFi is slow” iPhone button. After calling Spectrum, the router was reconnected remotely; the iPhone had detected an active router, but could not determine the router was not connected to the system. Spectrum technicians had suggested I download the app on both my phone and computer during system setup and now use the data I report for troubleshooting. Thanks, Ookla!Show lessSue Midland
Fake news
This app is just a huge scam, i have AT&T fiber at my house and had been having lots of problems with it after 6+ months of having it so i called support to come help me fix it, the guy told me to download this and look at my mbps, they were high 200s but I still wasnt able to even to gain internet access. I started running tests with different apps and sites and even my PS4 and they all said that mbps were under 20. Take in mind I spend and over a hour running tests and this app was the only one always getting anything even in the 100s. After all that the AT&T people tried to convince me that my 7 electronic devices at home are all messed up... (take in mind i had just bought 2 brand new PS4 Pros two weeks before this) Horrible app will never trust it again.
Also i didn't run this on just one app on just one device..Show lessElvisJr01
Keeping The World Honest
30Oct2018 Uninstalled again. Even with today’s update it will not connect while others do.
The gage only goes to 50MB but in Singapore live testing goes to 78/88 so the app crashes. Might consider a fix for that.
The high rating from other users tells the story. Great app. I use it to check my wifi performance before starting anything. The app is right there in my start-up folder. My service provider could careless if I complain of slow connection times. But this app keeps a public record of service provider performance worldwide for everyone to see and compare. Market place performance reporting provided by this app is my insurance for good service. Many times the upload/download speed is just too slow for email or Facebook to work properly so I look for another connection that is faster. I can also check my previous readings to see if there is a better time of day to be logged on.Show lessDennyPeters
Keeps my IT companies honest!
I love this app. I’ve been using it for years but my best experience was last year in my Florida home and my WiFi was HORRIBLE. Now I know there is some bleed but I was paying for 40mbs and when I used Speedtest it was registering 5mbs. Holy smokes. I called my provider and of course they always tell you to hardwire your appliances (yeah right) but I was mad. Amazingly when I tested about 10 min later I was up to 50mbs! It was a miracle lol. Winters in Florida are very crowded (but really warm) so I understand that occasionally traffic needs to be slowed but that was ridiculous. Thanks Speedtest for keeping them honest. ❤️Show lessMoMdebi
Sleek, easy, accurate
My favorite network testing utility. It is sleek, easy to use, and accurate. It also saves details from each test, so it makes a helpful tool for diagnosing problems on my network and for proving to others (ISPs, hotels) that things have changed on theirs. An essential tool that gets used all the time. Great to have in app form for quick tests of new wi-fi networks that I connect to. Handy to check and see if it is worth staying connected to a ‘free’ wi-fi network or if it is slower than the available LTE. :)Show lessMagic Spark
Great app!
I use this app all the time to identify my internet connections and speeds.
I am going to buy your “ad-removal”, and is like to tell you that I use your app way more than I ever thought that I would! I agree with some of your reviewers that a notes app would really benefit my use of your app. Geo location would be nice to have in the notes section, but please don’t keep or track that information. I know there’s no such thing as anonymity any more, but less tracking is always better and it makes you all at Ookla look a little more honest to your customers! Thank you for reading my comments.Show lessgeenosr
Ad free version breaks the app completely
UPDATE: fixed, bravo! 5*
Ookla is a great app, but has become useless. Given the new data directives, I opened the app this evening and was presented with privacy options (I have been using the app over a year). I chose to pay in order to be ad free and wound up in a loop. The GO button would appear momentarily and then immediately is replaced by the Security Option screen. When I clock done I get the GO screen which is immediately replaced by the Security screen. A loop. I see I have an update and figure this must be the issue. I get the update and, for good measure, reboot. Now I get the Security screen and am asked to again pay for the ad free version - it’s ground hog day and I appear to be out a buck. Kindly fix this & I’d be delighted to give you 5 stars.Show lessd-bass
Developer Response
Hello, Sorry for the trouble. App version 4.0.7 should fix the problem. Please update and let us know how it goes. Sorry again, and thanks for using Speedtest!One of the few apps I pay for!
I use this app in many different aspects. Not only is it super helpful at home in testing both my 2.4 GHZ speeds but also in mapping my 5GHZ signal strength and assisting in laying out range boosters to get the most out of my ISP. I also use this app in the work place and assist in internet hook ups and networking on the job so my bosses company can run fluidly. I love the ability to hold the internet companies accountable and to detect problems early by simply running a speed test. My only suggestion to the devs would be to add that info to the home screen when running the test. I’d love to be able to see the signal strength and potential packet loss and such right on the main test screen but with some knowledge and know how this info can be guessed at for the meantime. Thanks again Ookla for an awesome app and hope to see more in the future.Show lessShanexxl
Developer Response
Hello, Sorry for the trouble. We just updated the app to version 4.0.7, which should fix the problem. Please update and let us know how it goes Sorry again, and thanks for using Speedtest!Excellent utility
I’m just a normal user of iOS devices and probably don’t understand all that I could do with Ookla, but I love having it available in my “utilities” folder. I probably use it 3 or 4 times a month, both traveling and around town, as I find myself running into “performance” issues. With Ookla, I can quickly pinpoint if there are any connectivity/speed issues with the internet provider at hand or if there are other things I need to check out. Just last week at home, I thought I noticed an issue. I ran Ookla and discovered that for the first time since we signed up with CableOne as our provider 18 months ago, they were delivering only half the guaranteed download rate. I called them, they verified the problem was theirs and resolved it. Without Ookla, I would not have had the data to back up my concerns when I called them.Show lessTJJ99
