# Speedtest by Ookla vs RoE Handbook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RoE Handbook at 100% against Speedtest by Ookla's 62%. RoE Handbook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Speedtest by Ookla's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 4) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedtest by Ookla sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RoE Handbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RoE Handbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedtest by Ookla has 28K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Speedtest by Ookla's written reviews are positive against 100% of RoE Handbook's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedtest by Ookla | RoE Handbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtest-by-ookla/id300704847/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roe-handbook/id1595362409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ookla](https://appshunter.io/developer/300704850) | [Luan Albineli Pinto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595362411) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedtest by Ookla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtest-by-ookla/id300704847)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Test your internet connection speed, latency, and video streaming quality with a single tap. Explore network coverage maps and secure your connection with a built-in VPN. Get detailed reports and troubleshoot performance issues.

**Highlights:** One-tap internet speed test, Download, upload, and jitter measurement, Mobile network coverage maps, Video streaming quality test, Free VPN with limited data, Detailed past test reporting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited VPN Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Permanent Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable speed testing
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Helpful in keeping internet providers honest
- 💡 Useful for troubleshooting network issues
- 🚀 Fast and efficient app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs after updates
- 🔍 Inconsistent server selection and location detection
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive for free users
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in endless loop when updating privacy settings
- Inaccurate speed readings compared to other tests

**Requested features**

- Add option to save preferred server locations
- Incorporate more advanced network diagnostics
- Improve integration with other devices/platforms
- Provide more detailed historical data and reporting


### RoE Handbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roe-handbook/id1595362409)

This app helps players optimize their gameplay by providing hero combo strategies, timely alerts for in-game challenges, and detailed building upgrade requirements. It also tracks research medals to aid in strategic planning for castle progression.

**Highlights:** Hero combo discovery, Hourly challenge alerts, Building upgrade requirements, Research medal tracking, Castle progression planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| T7 member | $0.99 | per month |
| T8 member | $4.49 | per month |
| T9 member | $14.99 | per month |
| T10 | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedtest by Ookla free?

Speedtest by Ookla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RoE Handbook free?

RoE Handbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedtest by Ookla or RoE Handbook?

RoE Handbook is rated higher. Speedtest by Ookla averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while RoE Handbook averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Speedtest by Ookla or RoE Handbook have ads?

Both Speedtest by Ookla and RoE Handbook show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedtest by Ookla or RoE Handbook?

Speedtest by Ookla ships an update every 3 weeks, and RoE Handbook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speedtest by Ookla was updated on November 1, 2026 and RoE Handbook on October 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.*