Comparison

Network Speed Tester Server vs Network 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

Network Speed Test

This app provides professional and accurate network speed measurement tools for mobile users. It supports various network types, including 5G and Wi-Fi, and offers detailed network information and diagnostic capabilities. Users can track their network performance over time and even view real-time speeds via a widget.

Highlights
  • One-click speed measurement
  • Wi-Fi and cellular network testing (2G/3G/4G/5G)
  • Detailed network data (delay, upload, download, IP)
  • Network diagnosis for connectivity issues
  • Test history tracking
  • Widget for real-time speed display
Features
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Speed Baby (Speed Baby) is a specialized for mobile phone users to provide a variety of network Speed measurement, broadband Speed measurement, professional, accurate Speed measurement tools. Choose our advantages: [One-click speed measurement] Only a few seconds, fast and accurate access to network speed test results; [Network test] Support speed measurement of major operators; Support Wi-Fi speed measurement, cellular data, 2G/3G/4G/5G network detection; [Detailed data] Display speed measurement results in detail: delay, upload, download, IP address, operator and other detailed network information, so that you can view the current network situation anytime and anywhere; Ping test, video, games, social networking, network delay test, route tracking, IP search according to the domain name, net detection, etc. [Network diagnosis] Suddenly disconnected, connected but unable to access the web page, one-click diagnosis of various network problems; [Test history] Support to view your speed measurement details; [Widget Extension] Display real-time network speed and disk information, a simple pull to experience. Instructions for auto-renewing subscriptions: Subscription duration and price: -1 month: ¥10 -12 months: ¥60 - New user discount: ¥1 for the first month, then ¥60 per year -Permanent use: ¥158 Additional Notes: - Subscription can be cancelled at any time in iTunes and Apple Store Apple ID settings. All prices are subject to local sales tax. - Payment will be made to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current auto-renew period. - Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and the renewal fee will be determined. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Cancellation of current subscription is not allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://pages.flycricket.io/speed-baby/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://pages.flycricket.io/speed-baby/terms.html

Screenshots

Network Speed Tester Server1 screens
Network Speed Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Network Speed Test at Free against Network Speed Tester Server's $1.99. Network Speed Test also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). Network Speed Tester Server's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, device support 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

Network Speed Test is free to download; Network Speed Tester Server costs $1.99 up front. Network Speed Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Network Speed Tester Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Speed Tester Server holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Speed Test has 182 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 93% of Network 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, Network Speed Test every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Network Speed Tester Server versus Network Speed Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Speed Tester ServerNetwork Speed Test
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (182 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3182 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakehorn AGWHA CHAN

Customer experience

Network Speed Tester Server

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

Network Speed Test

All ratings184 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.3%

Bugs and requests

Network Speed Tester Server

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Network Speed Test

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when entering settings
  • App crashes
  • Ads still appear after giving 5 stars
  • Charged for subscription without clear indication
  • App is junk

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more features
  • Add real-time speed indicator on notification bar
  • Add data usage left on widget
  • Create a traffic control tool
  • More trial items for comprehensive experience
Show 2 more
  • Remove ads permanently
  • Permanent ad-free usage

In-app purchases

None

Network Speed Tester Server

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Network Speed Test

Subscriptions2
  • monthly service$4.991 Month
  • yearly service1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent PRO version$29.99

Questions

Is Network Speed Tester Server free?
Network Speed Tester Server costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Speed Test free?
Network Speed Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Speed Tester Server or Network Speed Test?
Network Speed Tester Server is rated higher. Network Speed Tester Server averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Network Speed Test averages 4.7 from 182 ratings.
Do Network Speed Tester Server or Network Speed Test have ads?
Neither Network Speed Tester Server nor Network Speed Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Speed Tester Server or Network Speed Test?
Network Speed Tester Server ships an update every 8 months, and Network Speed Test every 4 days. Most recently, Network Speed Tester Server was updated on October 17, 2026 and Network Speed Test on October 24, 2026.

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