Comparison

Network Speed Test vs NetSonar

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

Head to head
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

About

NetSonar

Discover and analyze all devices on your local network. Get detailed information on IP addresses, MAC addresses, open ports, and services. Export reports in text or CSV format.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive network scanning
  • Smart device identification
  • Detailed device information
  • Port and service analysis
  • Report generation (text/CSV)
  • Modern interface with dark mode
Features
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NetSonar is a powerful network scanning tool that helps you discover, analyze, and manage all devices connected to your local network. KEY FEATURES: Comprehensive Network Scanning 1.Fast IP address range scanning 2.Multi-stage scanning with real-time updates 3.Support for IPv4 networks Smart Device Identification Detailed Device Information 1.IP address and hostname display 2.MAC address with manufacturer identification 3.Device type classification with icons 4.Online/offline status tracking 5.Open port detection and service identification Port & Service Analysis 1.TCP and UDP port scanning 2.Common service detection (HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, FTP, SMB, etc.) 3.Detailed port information Report Generation 1.Export as text or CSV files 2.Save to Files app or iCloud 3.Comprehensive device statistics Modern Interface 1.Clean and intuitive design 2.Dark mode support 3.Real-time progress indicators Performance 1.Asynchronous scanning 2.Configurable cancellation 3.Optimized for iOS and macOS Privacy: NetSonar operates entirely on your local network. No data is transmitted to external servers.

Screenshots

Network Speed Test4 screens
NetSonar1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Network Speed Test at Free against NetSonar's $0.99. Network Speed Test also leads on ratings volume (182 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). NetSonar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads 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

Network Speed Test is free to download; NetSonar costs $0.99 up front. Network Speed Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NetSonar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetSonar 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Network Speed Test versus NetSonar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Speed TestNetSonar
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (182 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings182 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWHA CHAN葆霖 李

Customer experience

Network Speed Test

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

NetSonar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

NetSonar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

NetSonar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Speed Test free?
Network Speed Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetSonar free?
NetSonar costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Speed Test or NetSonar?
NetSonar is rated higher. Network Speed Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while NetSonar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Network Speed Test or NetSonar have ads?
Neither Network Speed Test nor NetSonar shows ads.

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