Comparison

Meteor Speed Test vs Nextlink Connect

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

Head to head
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

About

Nextlink Connect

Manage your internet service and account details in one convenient app. Monitor network health, test speeds, troubleshoot issues, and control your Wi-Fi settings. Available for Nextlink customers to simplify their internet experience.

Highlights
  • View account and billing settings
  • Manage payment options
  • Check network health
  • Test internet speeds
  • Troubleshoot network issues
  • Update Wi-Fi password
  • Manage connected devices
Features
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It’s never been easier to manage your Nextlink account and internet service all in one place with the Nextlink Connect App. Your Account: View your account and billing settings, manage your payment options, and more. Your Network: Check network health, manage your router, test your speeds, troubleshoot issues, and more. Your Wi-Fi: Update your password, share your Wi-Fi with guests, manage connected devices, and more. The Nextlink Connect App is available to Nextlink customers. Internet feature availability based on subscription and router model. Simply log in with the email address listed on your Nextlink account to get started.

Screenshots

Meteor Speed Test4 screens
Nextlink Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meteor Speed Test at 74% against Nextlink Connect's 3%. Meteor Speed Test also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 62). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meteor Speed Test holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meteor Speed Test has 5.4K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Meteor Speed Test's written reviews are positive against 3% of Nextlink Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meteor Speed Test ships an update fortnightly, Nextlink Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Meteor Speed Test versus Nextlink Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeteor Speed TestNextlink Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.4K ratings) — better1.6 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better2.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better62
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpensignal Inc.Nextlink Internet

Customer experience

Meteor Speed Test

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

Nextlink Connect

All ratings34 ratings
Positive14.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative79.4%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive2.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative91.9%

Bugs and 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

Nextlink Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Meteor Speed Test

No in-app purchases

None

Nextlink Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meteor Speed Test free?
Meteor Speed Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nextlink Connect free?
Nextlink Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meteor Speed Test or Nextlink Connect?
Meteor Speed Test is rated higher. Meteor Speed Test averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Nextlink Connect averages 1.6 from 62 ratings.
Do Meteor Speed Test or Nextlink Connect have ads?
Neither Meteor Speed Test nor Nextlink Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meteor Speed Test or Nextlink Connect?
Meteor Speed Test ships an update fortnightly, and Nextlink Connect monthly. Most recently, Meteor Speed Test was updated on November 9, 2026 and Nextlink Connect on November 3, 2026.

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