Comparison

Network Speed Tester Server vs Meteor Speed Test

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

Head to head
About

Network Speed Tester Server

This utility app provides the necessary server component for network speed testing. It works in conjunction with a client app to measure WiFi performance throughout your home. Ensure the server device is near your router for accurate results.

Highlights
  • Network speed testing server
  • Works with iOS and tvOS client apps
  • Measures WiFi performance
  • Requires server device near router
  • Companion macOS app available
Features
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This app provides the server needed for testing with the free Network Speed Tester Client app for iOS and tvOS. Make sure the device running the server app is close to your WiFi router. Then use the client app on any device and move around your house to measure WiFi performance. There is also a combined client/server app available for the macOS platform called Network Speed Tester.

About

Meteor Speed Test

Test your mobile and WiFi internet speeds with this ad-free tool. It analyzes how your connection impacts app performance and provides historical data and coverage maps to help you understand and improve your network experience.

Highlights
  • Mobile and WiFi speed testing
  • App performance impact analysis
  • Historical speed test data
  • Network coverage map
  • Easy-to-understand results
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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- Testing speed for mobile and WiFi internet connections Meteor is an ad-free internet speed test tool that can be used to check the speed of your mobile and wireless connection (on 3G, 4G LTE or 5G), as well as for WiFi speed testing. - Test connection speed and app performance Meteor’s unique test allows you to see how your internet connection and download speed will affect the performance of your favorite mobile apps. You can test app performance for up to six mobile apps at a time, from 27 of the most popular apps and games around the world. - Test connection speed and app performance Meteor’s unique test allows you to see how your internet connection will affect the performance of your favorite mobile apps and games. You can test up to six mobile apps at a time, from 27 of the most popular ones around the world. - Easy to use speed test One simple test gives you easy-to-understand results for download speed, upload speed and ping time. Then, simply choose the apps you use most to see how they are impacted by your current network connection - no more trying to work out whether your network service provider is delivering the 5G connection you need. - Historic internet speed test performance View all your internet speed tests by location on a map and sort them by best and worst performance. See a timeline of your tests in the history tab and review the stats for each speed test to monitor how your network experience has changed over time. - Connectivity coverage map Always know where to find the best coverage with Meteor’s network coverage map. The map shows signal strength down to street level using signal data from local users. With network stats on local network operators, you can check coverage ahead of a trip, check the internet and signal strength in remote areas, compare your network to other providers in the area, arrange the best local SIM. - Improving network connection Meteor is completely free to use and contains no advertising. We provide an independent source of truth in mobile network experience: A data source that shows how users experience mobile network speeds, gaming, video, and voice services worldwide. To do this, we collect anonymised data on the signal strength, network, location, and other device sensors. You can stop this at any time in the settings section. We share this data with network operators globally and others in the industry to drive better connectivity for all. Do Not Sell My Info: https://www.opensignal.com/ccpa

Screenshots

Network Speed Tester Server1 screens
Meteor Speed Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Meteor Speed Test at Free against Network Speed Tester Server's $1.99. Meteor Speed Test also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 3). Network Speed Tester Server's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Meteor Speed Test is free to download; Network Speed Tester Server costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Speed Tester Server holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meteor Speed Test has 5.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Network Speed Tester Server's written reviews are positive against 74% of Meteor Speed Test's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Speed Tester Server ships an update every 8 months, Meteor Speed Test fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Network Speed Tester Server versus Meteor Speed Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Speed Tester ServerMeteor Speed Test
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (5.4K ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews74.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakehorn AGOpensignal Inc.

Customer experience

Network Speed Tester Server

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Meteor Speed Test

All ratings5,412 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.8%

Bugs and requests

Network Speed Tester Server

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Meteor Speed Test

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Speed test results not updating correctly
  • Incorrect network provider or location information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language options
  • Improve history and data visualization features
  • Provide more detailed network performance metrics
  • Integrate with other network diagnostic tools

In-app purchases

None

Network Speed Tester Server

No in-app purchases

None

Meteor Speed Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Speed Tester Server free?
Network Speed Tester Server costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meteor Speed Test free?
Meteor Speed Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Speed Tester Server or Meteor Speed Test?
Network Speed Tester Server is rated higher. Network Speed Tester Server averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Meteor Speed Test averages 4.8 from 5.4K ratings.
Do Network Speed Tester Server or Meteor Speed Test have ads?
Neither Network Speed Tester Server nor Meteor Speed Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Speed Tester Server or Meteor Speed Test?
Network Speed Tester Server ships an update every 8 months, and Meteor Speed Test fortnightly. Most recently, Network Speed Tester Server was updated on November 2, 2026 and Meteor Speed Test on November 9, 2026.

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