Comparison

SPUD vs Cisco Real Speed

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

Head to head
About

SPUD

Features
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The Total Construction Industry Project Management Tool SPUD is the totally versatile, amazingly comprehensive construction management tool the whole industry’s hungry for… We know that for sure because, between us, SPUD Construct’s directors boast 40 years’ Purchasing and Project Management experience at the sharp end of high-end commercial construction projects. It gives you complete control… And saves you serious amounts of money by cutting out a huge amount of hassle and admin. It’s no exaggeration to say it’s a total project management tool that provides complete workforce oversight and site access control while dramatically slashing labour costs and adapting effortlessly to the way you work.

About

Cisco Real Speed

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Cisco Real Speed gives you a clear, accurate view of your internet connection and WiFi performance. Measure download and upload speeds, latency, jitter, packet loss and web-browsing performance with a free to use app from Cisco. On millions of compatible broadband connections worldwide, Cisco Real Speed can compare the speed delivered to your router with the speed on your device over WiFi, so you can see exactly where performance is being lost. Support for more routers and broadband providers is continuously expanding. Key features: • Measure speed, latency, jitter, packet loss and web browsing performance • Compare router and device speeds when supported • Track trends by network and location • Export your test history • Set a mobile data limit for tests • Free to use, with no ads Router and device speed comparison is available when a compatible router is detected. IMPORTANT NOTICES - PLEASE READ By downloading or using this application (including any updates), you accept and agree to comply with (a) the Cisco General Terms located at https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/about/doing_business/legal/Cisco_General_Terms.pdf and (b) the Cisco Offer Description located at https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/about/doing_business/legal/OfferDescriptions/ThousandEyes-Cloud-Service-Product-Description.pdf For information on how Cisco collects and processes your data, please see (i) the Cisco Privacy Statement located at Cisco Privacy Statement and (ii) the Offer Disclosure located at Trust Portal This application is protected by copyright law and international treaties. © 2026 Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

SPUD4 screens
Cisco Real Speed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cisco Real Speed at every 4 days against SPUD's monthly. SPUD's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPUD ships an update monthly, Cisco Real Speed every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SPUD versus Cisco Real Speed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPUDCisco Real Speed
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB220 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSpud Construct LtdCisco

In-app purchases

None

SPUD

No in-app purchases

None

Cisco Real Speed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPUD free?
SPUD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cisco Real Speed free?
Cisco Real Speed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPUD or Cisco Real Speed have ads?
Neither SPUD nor Cisco Real Speed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPUD or Cisco Real Speed?
SPUD ships an update monthly, and Cisco Real Speed every 4 days. Most recently, SPUD was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cisco Real Speed on October 26, 2026.

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