Comparison

Speed Test vs iSpeed

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

Head to head
About

Speed Test

Measure your internet connection speed for WiFi, 2G, 3G, 4G, DSL, and ADSL. Monitor download and upload speeds, latency, and view real-time bandwidth charts from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Test WiFi, 2G, 3G, 4G, DSL, ADSL speeds
  • Check download and upload speeds
  • Monitor latency (ping)
  • Real-time bandwidth charts
Features
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Speed Test - It can test speed for WiFi, 2G, 3G, 4G, DSL, and ADSL. Use the app to see just how fast your Internet connection really is from anywhere in the world, whether on a mobile or broadband connection. *Check Download and Upload Speeds *Monitor latency (ping) Speed. *Real time charts of your internet bandwidth

About

iSpeed

This utility app allows you to test your cellular and Wi-Fi internet connection speed on iOS devices. It provides real-time download, upload, and ping results using a global network of servers for accuracy.

Highlights
  • Real-time download, upload, and ping tests
  • Cellular and Wi-Fi speed testing
  • Fast testing in under 30 seconds
  • ISP speed verification
  • Global network of over 100 speed test servers
  • Accurate connection speed results
Features
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Test your internet speed in seconds. iSpeed measures download, upload and ping on Wi-Fi and cellular (3G, 4G, LTE, 5G) — fast, accurate and 100% free. More than a speed test, iSpeed is a complete network toolkit: SPEED TEST - Real-time download, upload and ping with live charts - Over 100 test servers worldwide for accurate results - Verify the speed your ISP promised - Full test history NETWORK DOCTOR - One-tap diagnosis of your connection health - Find out what is slowing you down WI-FI SCANNER - See every device connected to your network - Spot intruders on your Wi-Fi IP CHECKER - Your public and local IP address at a glance - Network details: provider, location, DNS TRAFFIC MONITOR - Track cellular and Wi-Fi data usage - Home screen widgets for Wi-Fi, cellular and traffic SAFARI AD BLOCKER - Block ads and trackers in Safari for faster, cleaner browsing - Fewer distractions, more privacy and lower data usage TEMP MAIL - Create a disposable email address in one tap - Sign up anywhere without giving out your real inbox - Verification codes are highlighted, so you can copy a code without opening the email - Attachments supported, swipe to delete messages Whether you are troubleshooting a slow connection, checking a new ISP or making sure the hotel Wi-Fi can handle a video call — iSpeed gives you the answer in under 30 seconds. Download iSpeed now and find out how fast your internet really is.

Screenshots

Speed Test3 screens
iSpeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iSpeed at 100% against Speed Test's 17%. iSpeed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4). Speed Test's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

iSpeed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Speed Test's written reviews are positive against 100% of iSpeed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speed Test ships an update every 3 months, iSpeed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speed Test versus iSpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed TestiSpeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinkSure Network Holding Pte. LimitedMikita Kharseka

Customer experience

Speed Test

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

iSpeed

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Speed Test

No in-app purchases

None

iSpeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speed Test free?
Speed Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSpeed free?
iSpeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speed Test or iSpeed?
iSpeed is rated higher. Speed Test averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while iSpeed averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Speed Test or iSpeed have ads?
Neither Speed Test nor iSpeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speed Test or iSpeed?
Speed Test ships an update every 3 months, and iSpeed every 2 months. Most recently, Speed Test was updated on November 2, 2026 and iSpeed on November 3, 2026.

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