# SpeedTest vs Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SpeedTest at 73% against Browser's 3%. SpeedTest also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.0). Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SpeedTest is free to download; Browser costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SpeedTest holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeedTest has 6.4K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of SpeedTest's written reviews are positive against 3% of Browser's.

SpeedTest ships an update every 7 months, Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeedTest | Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtest/id1564125757/reviews)** | [1.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-web-search-via-google/id6511250859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 3.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 16 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Phil Trevor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661462358) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeedTest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtest/id1564125757)

Monitor your internet connection speed in real-time with this network tool. It provides accurate statistics for download and upload speeds, along with daily data usage. Compatible with all network types, it helps diagnose slow loading times.

**Highlights:** Real-time internet speed monitoring, Detailed daily data usage statistics, Download & upload speed display, History of previous speed tests, Network compatibility (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, WiFi, VPN), Accurate data usage monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate results
- 🚀 Fast speed test
- 💡 Saves previous tests
- 👍 No ads or paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings
- 🐛 Doesn't work on Apple Watch
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Cluttered font and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Reports no internet connection when connected
- Inconsistent speed test results

**Requested features**

- Option to choose test server
- Export test history to Excel
- Display more connection details
- Add IP address lookup feature


### Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-web-search-via-google/id6511250859)

Search the web directly from your phone and get results displayed on your TV. Access links, photos, articles, movies, and definitions seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Web search on phone, Display results on TV, Get links, photos, articles, Find movies and definitions, Includes tvOS app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Works well on TV
- 🤩 Connects smoothly to phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗑️ Garbage
- 🚫 Scam
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🚫 Not a real web browser
- 🚫 Just a screen mirroring app

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work as advertised
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with Apple TV

**Requested features**

- Allow direct web browsing on Apple TV
- Refund option for unsatisfied users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeedTest free?

SpeedTest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Browser free?

Browser costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpeedTest or Browser?

SpeedTest is rated higher. SpeedTest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Browser averages 1.0 from 50 ratings.

### Do SpeedTest or Browser have ads?

Both SpeedTest and Browser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeedTest or Browser?

SpeedTest ships an update every 7 months, and Browser every 10 days. Most recently, SpeedTest was updated on September 27, 2026 and Browser on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*