# Faraday Test vs On

The clearest difference is rating: On at 4.4 against Faraday Test's 2.2. On also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 29%). Faraday Test's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Faraday Test's written reviews are positive against 50% of On's.

Faraday Test ships an update every 10 months, On monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faraday Test | On |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faraday-test/id1185188891/reviews) | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-air-net-scraper/id1536271710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Merakai, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136297273) | [Christopher Robson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536271712) |

## What reviewers say

### Faraday Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faraday-test/id1185188891)

Test the signal blocking capabilities of Faraday bags and enclosures. This utility app verifies complete signal transmission blockage for Wi-Fi and cellular signals, generating a detailed report of the results.

**Highlights:** Test Wi-Fi signal blocking, Test cellular signal blocking, Verify complete signal blockage, Generate test reports, Assess Faraday bag effectiveness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-air-net-scraper/id1536271710)

This tool assists amateur radio operators with managing on-air nets and check-ins. It offers real-time messaging, email integration, and detailed operator information retrieval. The app supports multiple simultaneous sessions and configurable displays for efficient communication and tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-time net check-in tracking, Instant messaging (AIM) sessions, Integrated email client, Configurable information displays, QRZ/QRZCQ call sign lookup, WebSDR audio streaming, QRZ Logbook integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faraday Test free?

Faraday Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is On free?

On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Faraday Test or On?

On is rated higher. Faraday Test averages 2.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while On averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Faraday Test or On have ads?

Neither Faraday Test nor On shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Faraday Test or On?

Faraday Test ships an update every 10 months, and On monthly. Most recently, Faraday Test was updated on October 23, 2026 and On on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*