SamKnows vs RealSpeed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SamKnows
Measure your internet speed, latency, and browsing performance with reliable tests. This app is used by ISPs and governments to ensure internet quality and can help you understand your connectivity.
- Upload and download speed tests
- Latency measurement
- Browsing performance analysis
- Internet performance monitoring
- ISP and government-grade accuracy
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Use the SamKnows app for the most accurate and reliable tests of your internet performance, including upload and download speed, latency, and browsing. SamKnows is the world leader in internet performance measurement. Our network monitoring system is used by ISPs, governments, academics and consumers to ensure the quality of their internet connectivity. Discover how SamKnows can help you at https://samknows.com/ If you already have a SamKnows One account, you can login to the app to see performance metrics from your dashboard. By downloading and using this app (including additional updates), you agree to comply with the Cisco General Terms (https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/about/doing_business/legal/Cisco_General_Terms.pdf) and the ThousandEyes Offer Description (https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/about/doing_business/legal/OfferDescriptions/ThousandEyes-Cloud-Service-Product-Description.pdf). By using this app, you consent to Cisco’s collection of data in conformity with the Cisco Privacy Statement (https://www.thousandeyes.com/cisco-privacy/) and the ThousandEyes Privacy Data Sheet (https://trustportal.cisco.com/c/r/ctp/trust-portal.html?doctype=Privacy%20Data%20Sheet|Privacy%20Data%20Map&search_keyword=thousandeyes#/1610384661419206).
RealSpeed
Diagnose home Wi-Fi issues by testing your internet service and home network performance. Compare results to pinpoint network problems without contacting your ISP.
- Measures home Wi-Fi performance
- Tests internet service to the home
- Tests device connection to home network
- Compares test results
- Troubleshoots network problems
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Poor home Wi-Fi is the cause of over 50% of all complaints to ISP care teams. As well as being the most frequent, they are often the most complicated to resolve. With RealSpeed, you can measure your home Wi-Fi performance and troubleshoot problems without having to contact your ISP. RealSpeed runs two sequential tests automatically. One from your router, this tests the service provided to the home. The second test from a phone or computer connected to the home network. Comparing the two results indicates the performance of the home network on that device and in that location. By downloading and using this app (including additional updates), you agree to comply with the Cisco General Terms (https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/about/doing_business/legal/Cisco_General_Terms.pdf) and the ThousandEyes Offer Description (https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/about/doing_business/legal/OfferDescriptions/ThousandEyes-Cloud-Service-Product-Description.pdf). By using this app, you consent to Cisco’s collection of data in conformity with the Cisco Privacy Statement (https://www.thousandeyes.com/cisco-privacy/) and the ThousandEyes Privacy Data Sheet (https://trustportal.cisco.com/c/r/ctp/trust-portal.html?doctype=Privacy%20Data%20Sheet|Privacy%20Data%20Map&search_keyword=thousandeyes#/1610384661419206).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SamKnows at 21% against RealSpeed's 13%. SamKnows also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SamKnows ships an update every 3 months, RealSpeed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SamKnows | RealSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cisco | ThousandEyes Inc |
Customer experience
SamKnows
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In-app purchases
SamKnows
No in-app purchases
RealSpeed
No in-app purchases
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