Comparison

QOSBEE vs FTD NB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QOSBEE

Discover the best mobile network performance wherever you are. Compare operator speeds and connection quality instantly. Contribute to a collaborative database for more accurate results.

Highlights
  • Discover best network nearby
  • Compare performance at any address
  • Test mobile network connection
  • Get clear connection potential info
  • Contribute to collaborative database
Features
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Developed in partnership between Phimetrics (India) and QosI (France). Want to know which is the best carrier wherever you are? To choose better, use Qosbee! Qosbee offers a free personalized comparison of the performance of mobile operators in France and abroad. Easy to use and fun, Qosbee instantly offers: • To discover the best network around you in one click • To compare performance for one or more addresses: at home, at the office, in the gym ... wherever your go!! • To test your mobile network and get clear and accurate information about the potential of your connection. By analyzing your connection with Qosbee, you will contribute to the collaborative inputs of the information database of the algorithm for all users. * Free * * Fun * * Instant * * Collaborative * --- EXCERPT FROM THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS --- The application provides information, comparison and classification services, based on criteria of a purely technical nature. These criteria consist mainly of: - data from technical measurements of rate, delays for web browsing or streaming on YouTube transmitted by users of the Qosbee application; - an algorithm developed by Qosbee; Excluding any consideration of elements constituting the price of the services offered by the mobile operators referred to (such as the amount of the subscription, additional costs), elements of a contractual nature (such as the content of the Service offer or contract duration, etc.) The Qosbee application does not fully reference all existing mobile network operators or their offerings and only compares: - A limited number of performance indicators; - relating to mobile network operators; Information, comparison and ranking services are not intended to provide an exhaustive overview of all the services offered on the market as a whole. The Qosbee mobile application does not provide any advice on the final choice of a mobile network operator. The user is also informed: - there are no contractual or capital relations between Qosbee and the referenced mobile operators (other than possible subscriptions to fixed or mobile telephony or internet access services); - that Qosbee does not receive any remuneration for this service from the mobile operators referred to; - that the results of the comparison and ranking services are to evolve continuously, depending on the input of crowdsourcing data.

About

FTD NB

Features
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TEST AND ANALYSE NETWORK COVERAGE This network tester provides accurate, real-time results on NB-IoT/LTE-M networks performance by measuring parameters such as RSRP, RSRQ, SNR, eDRX and transmission power. The FTD connects via Bluetooth to a mobile application that provides an intuitive user interface from which you can easily set up a network test, view the analysis results and export them. QUALIFYING AND VALIDATING CELLULAR NETWORK COVERAGE Ā· Scan all the networks present of the various operators within range of the tester, and make a rapid initial assessment of their performance. Ā· Test NB-IoT and/or LTE-M network coverage anywhere in the world, with any single or multi-operator nano-SIM card. Ā· Qualify network coverage at different locations and view network quality indicators for each measurement point. Ā· Automatically locate each measurement point. FEATURES Ā· Simultaneous evaluation of NB-IoT and LTE-M networks. Ā· View, store and export network test results via the mobile application. Ā· 3 operating modes: Ā· network scan: scan all networks and assess connection quality, Ā· network test: select an operator and analyse network quality in detail, Ā· radiomapping project: contextualise a network test.

Screenshots

QOSBEE4 screens
FTD NB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: QOSBEE at 3 against FTD NB's 1. QOSBEE also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
QOSBEE versus FTD NB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQOSBEEFTD NB
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQOSIAdeunis

In-app purchases

None

QOSBEE

No in-app purchases

None

FTD NB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QOSBEE free?
QOSBEE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTD NB free?
FTD NB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QOSBEE or FTD NB have ads?
Neither QOSBEE nor FTD NB shows ads.

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