Comparison

Disk Test by Magic Benchmark vs REC Disk Speed Test

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

Head to head
About

Disk Test by Magic Benchmark

Measure the storage speed of your device and external drives like USBs and memory cards. Identify bottlenecks in your workflow caused by cables, hubs, enclosures, or file systems to optimize data transfer.

Highlights
  • Test internal storage speed
  • Measure external drive speed
  • Analyze USB flash drive performance
  • Evaluate memory card speed
  • Detect workflow bottlenecks
  • Optimize data transfer
Features
Read full description

With Disk Test, you can easily test your device's storage speed and also measure how fast your device will work with all types of external storage such as external drives, USB Flash Drives, memory cards, etc. This clever assistant will help you to effectively detect weak points in your workflow. Both your device and connected storage affect the speed of communication with the data storage. It's not just the technical specification of the storage itself that is important for proper function, but also how it is connected. In particular the quality of the cable used, the characteristics of the connected USB Hub, the parameters of the Hard Drive Enclosure, or even the Adapters used. The File System of your storage device is equally important in the process of achieving the maximum speed. All this can be a bottleneck for your daily work. With Disk Test by Magic Benchmark, copying larger data will never be a nightmare for you again.

About

REC Disk Speed Test

Measure the write speed of your external USB-C storage on iPhone 15 Pro. Get real-time insights into drive compatibility with various video codecs, resolutions, and frame rates for flawless recordings.

Highlights
  • Instant speed check
  • Codec compatibility analysis
  • Real-time write speed measurement
  • Intuitive user interface
  • USB-C storage performance insights
Read full description

With the introduction of USB-C disk support on iPhone 15 Pro, there’s a world of storage opportunities available. But how do you ensure your external drive isn’t going to drop frames? Introducing REC Disk Speed Test, a must-have tool for every iPhone videographer. With a simple tap, measure the write speed of your external USB-C storage in real-time and get insights on its compatibility with various video codecs, resolutions, and frame rates on your iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Features: - Instant Speed Check: Simply plug in, tap, and know the speed of your external drive in MB/s. - Codec Compatibility: Find out if your drive can handle your desired video settings, from 4K resolution to high frame rates. - Intuitive Design: User-friendly interface with clear indicators for drive performance. Discover More with LateNiteSoft While REC Disk Speed Test ensures your storage is up to speed, dive into a world of impeccable photography with Photon Camera and capture cinematic moments effortlessly with REC. REC Disk Speed Test: Your free companion to flawless recordings. Powered by LateNiteSoft.

Screenshots

Disk Test by Magic Benchmark4 screens
REC Disk Speed Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Disk Test by Magic Benchmark at 60% against REC Disk Speed Test's 0%. REC Disk Speed Test's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Disk Test by Magic Benchmark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. REC Disk Speed Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

REC Disk Speed Test holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Disk Test by Magic Benchmark's written reviews are positive against 0% of REC Disk Speed Test's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Disk Test by Magic Benchmark versus REC Disk Speed Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisk Test by Magic BenchmarkREC Disk Speed Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (9 ratings)3.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas KantorLateNiteSoft S.L.

Customer experience

Disk Test by Magic Benchmark

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

REC Disk Speed Test

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Disk Test by Magic Benchmark

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
None

REC Disk Speed Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Disk Test by Magic Benchmark free?
Disk Test by Magic Benchmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REC Disk Speed Test free?
REC Disk Speed Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Disk Test by Magic Benchmark or REC Disk Speed Test?
REC Disk Speed Test is rated higher. Disk Test by Magic Benchmark averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while REC Disk Speed Test averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Disk Test by Magic Benchmark or REC Disk Speed Test have ads?
Neither Disk Test by Magic Benchmark nor REC Disk Speed Test shows ads.

Other comparisons