UASidekick vs NetSpeedCheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UASidekick
This app provides airspace awareness and flight planning tools for drone pilots. It integrates with FAA systems for LAANC and NOTAM submissions, and offers land parcel data lookup. Subscriptions unlock full features for hobbyist and commercial users.
- LAANC integration for hobbyist and commercial pilots
- NOTAM UOA request submission
- SGI waiver submission for emergency professionals
- Land parcel data lookup
- B4UFLY integration for situational awareness
- Flight plan filing with FAA Flight Service
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UASidekick is a subscription based airspace awareness tool that ensures safety in the NAS for both manned and unmanned pilots alike. The app allows remote pilots to easily file flight plans that integrate seamlessly with FAA Flight Service and the FAA LAANC system. *B4UFLY Integration* B4UFLY provides situational awareness to recreational flyers and other drone users. *Recreational (44809) LAANC Integration* As a FAA designated UAS Service Supplier UASidekick allows the hobbyist drone pilot to submit flight plans to the FAA for immediate approval in controlled airspace at available airports. *Commercial (Part 107) LAANC Integration* As a FAA designated UAS Service Supplier UASidekick allows the drone pilot to submit flight plans to the FAA for immediate approval and for further coordination in controlled airspace at available airports. *NOTAM UOA Request* UASidekick was developed to facilitate FAA reporting compliance for those required to submit a NOTAM to fly. UASidekick works with Flight Services to provide a streamline process which allows waiver holders and COA operators, who are required to submit NOTAMs, to submit NOTAM UOAs through the UASidekick app. The app also provides email confirmation of the operation submission for record retention. *SGI Waiver Submission* Providing FAA authorized digital SGI waiver submissions allowing emergency professionals to apply to the FAA for access within restricted airspace during an emergency. *Land Parcel-Data Lookup* UASidekick has incorporated the feature for parcel data look up which allows the user to select a parcel of land and have the boundary and ownership displayed. Each subscription comes with several lookups that renews each month. This feature along with our mapping resource is designed to provide the pilot with situational information not only in the air but on the ground. *In-App Monthly Subscriptions* • UASidekick offers an in-app subscriptions: Hobby Subscriptions from $2.99 + tax per month Commercial Subscriptions from $5.99 + tax per month • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • This subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period through the apple device • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period for the monthly subscription price • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings on the apple device after purchase •The monthly subscription will allow access to the user profile and allow the user to log flights, submit reports and allow the user to submit requests for LAANC, NOTAM UOA's, Micro Weather, Limited Parcel Data look-Ups and Log Book. • Unsubscribed users will have access to the map and their past flight logs. (A free Flight Service Account is required for the NOTAM UOA submittal. See https://www.1800wxbrief.com for details on creating an account.) For Terms of Use and Privacy Policy please visit our website at: https://uasidekick.com/privacy/
NetSpeedCheck
Diagnose and measure your internet connection's performance. Identify network issues affecting calls, video, or gaming with detailed tests and practical advice. Includes built-in tools for DNS lookups and host connectivity checks.
- Measure download and upload speeds
- Check HTTPS response time and failures
- Diagnose network problems for video, calls, gaming
- Resolve domain names to IP addresses
- Check TCP/HTTPS connectivity to hosts
- Save and review test history with notes
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Slow video, choppy calls, or an unreliable connection? LinkMeter helps you measure internet speed and investigate common network problems with clear results and practical next steps. TEST YOUR CONNECTION - Measure download and upload speeds on Wi-Fi and cellular networks. - Check HTTPS response time, response variation, and request failures. - Follow each test as it runs and review results in Mbps and milliseconds. - Choose Standard or Data-Saving mode. CHECK EVERYDAY NETWORK PROBLEMS Run lightweight checks for video, calls, gaming, or unstable Wi-Fi. Review connectivity, DNS resolution, and response stability with explanations based on measured results. Add a full speed test when you need a bandwidth measurement. USE BUILT-IN NETWORK TOOLS - Resolve domain names to IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. - Check TCP or HTTPS connectivity to a host. - View connection status and response time. KEEP A USEFUL HISTORY Save test results on your device, add notes, and revisit past measurements. Share a summary of an individual speed test. START FREE Get three successful, complete speed tests per device in total. Failed, canceled, and incomplete tests do not use this allowance. Basic connection checks, DNS lookups, lightweight diagnostics, and viewing your saved history remain free. UNLOCK PRO ONCE A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited speed tests, history filters, side-by-side comparison of two compatible results, and full report exports in PNG and CSV. No recurring subscription. Restore your purchase using the same Apple Account. NO APP ACCOUNT REQUIRED Start testing without creating an app account. Test history is stored locally on your device. Speed tests transfer data and may use your cellular allowance. Results depend on your device, network conditions, and test server. Response measurements use HTTPS. Diagnostic guidance is an estimate and does not guarantee the performance of a specific video, calling, or gaming service. 1. This service is a subscription based paid service, which means you will prepay for future subscription usage. You can currently choose to use this service on a quarterly basis. At the end of each subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew by default, unless you cancel the automatic renewal yourself or we cancel the service. 2. Unsubscribe: To cancel the renewal, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. You can unsubscribe by opening System Settings, clicking on Apple ID, clicking on Subscription, selecting Premium, and then unsubscribing. 3. Restore purchase: If you receive a prompt saying "You have already subscribed to this project" during the payment process and confirm that you have completed the purchase before, you can click "Restore Purchase" in the upper right corner to restore the purchase. Membership Service Agreement and Automatic Renewal Agreement: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/YgqKwPdJmiH0ulkF92kco1CznCg?from=from_copylink Privacy Policy: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/SGBIwmUWCiPWoWktE5sclLRgnol?from=from_copylink
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: UASidekick at Free against NetSpeedCheck's $1.99. UASidekick also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). NetSpeedCheck's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
UASidekick is free to download; NetSpeedCheck costs $1.99 up front. UASidekick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NetSpeedCheck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NetSpeedCheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UASidekick has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | UASidekick | NetSpeedCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UASidekick Inc | 春城 贾 |
Customer experience
UASidekick
NetSpeedCheck
In-app purchases
UASidekick
- Hobby Subscription 1 mo$2.991 Month
- Commercial Subscription 1 mo$5.991 Month
- Hobby Subscription 6 mo$14.996 Months
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- Hobby Subscription 12 mo$24.991 Year
- Commercial Subscription 6 mo$32.996 Months
- Commercial Subscription 12 mo$59.991 Year
NetSpeedCheck
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Annual$2.991 Year
- Lifetime$3.99






