Comparison

My TrueSpeed vs Universal Speed Test

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

Head to head
About

My TrueSpeed

Measure your data speed experience and other network information. The app anonymously reports test results, including device and location data. It offers privacy controls for location services to help save battery.

Highlights
  • Measure data speed
  • Capture network information
  • Record device and location of tests
  • Anonymous reporting of results
  • Adjustable GPS settings for battery saving
Features
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This application allows you to measure your data speed experience. The application captures data speed and other network information along with device and location of the tests. The app does not send any personal user information. All results are reported anonymously. Upon first use, a pop-up will be displayed to access GPS. Please press ok to the same. Once the app is started, you can go to settngs -> Privacy -> Location services and then modify the GPS settings for MyTrueSpeed to "while using the app". This will help save battery of your iPhone.

About

Universal Speed Test

Features
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Universal Speed Test is the fastest, cleanest way to measure your internet — on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Tap once and watch a beautiful speedometer measure your download, upload, ping and jitter in seconds, powered by a global server network. Then get a clear quality grade and find out what your connection can really do. WHY UNIVERSAL SPEED TEST • Beautiful, accurate gauge for download & upload speed (Mbps) • Ping, jitter and latency-under-load — the numbers that actually affect calls and games • Bufferbloat & responsiveness (RPM) grades most apps don't show • "What you can do" ratings: 4K streaming, gaming, video calls, cloud backup and more • See your real ISP and location on every test • How your speed compares — from basic broadband to gigabit HISTORY & INSIGHTS • Every test saved automatically with a clean chart • Weekly trends, your best and average, and connection stability • Switch the chart between download, upload and ping • Export your history to CSV EVERYWHERE YOU ARE • Apple Watch app — test right from your wrist • iPhone, iPad and Apple Silicon Mac • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets with your latest result • Start a test with a widget tap, Siri, Shortcuts or the Action button • Live Activity & Dynamic Island while testing PRIVATE & SIMPLE • No account, no clutter • Free to use; remove ads with a single one-time purchase • Available in 13 languages Download Universal Speed Test and know exactly what your WiFi, 5G or fiber connection is really doing.

Screenshots

My TrueSpeed4 screens
Universal Speed Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My TrueSpeed at none against Universal Speed Test's 1. My TrueSpeed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Speed Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My TrueSpeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My TrueSpeed ships an update every 9 days, Universal Speed Test monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My TrueSpeed versus Universal Speed Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy TrueSpeedUniversal Speed Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerred Mango Analytics Private LimitedBirkan Aksoy

In-app purchases

None

My TrueSpeed

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Universal Speed Test

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is My TrueSpeed free?
My TrueSpeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Speed Test free?
Universal Speed Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My TrueSpeed or Universal Speed Test have ads?
Universal Speed Test shows ads; My TrueSpeed does not.
Which is updated more often, My TrueSpeed or Universal Speed Test?
My TrueSpeed ships an update every 9 days, and Universal Speed Test monthly. Most recently, My TrueSpeed was updated on November 2, 2026 and Universal Speed Test on November 4, 2026.

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