# Speedtest by Ookla vs DOTS

The clearest difference is price: Speedtest by Ookla at Free against DOTS's $1.99. Speedtest by Ookla also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 1) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). DOTS's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2).

Speedtest by Ookla is free to download; DOTS costs $1.99 up front. Speedtest by Ookla sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DOTS asks for nothing beyond the download.

DOTS 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedtest by Ookla | DOTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtest-by-ookla/id300704847/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-year-progress/id6774044837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ookla](https://appshunter.io/developer/300704850) | [Jonathan Rallison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524546473) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedtest by Ookla

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

**Currently charting:** #57 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


### DOTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-year-progress/id6774044837)

This minimalist widget visually tracks the progress of your day, week, month, and year. It serves as a daily reminder to make the most of your time, offering customization options for colors and custom dates.

**Highlights:** Track day, week, month, and year progress, Customizable colors for dots and background, Add custom dates for specific goals, Minimalist home screen widget design, Designed for reflection on time usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedtest by Ookla free?

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

### Is DOTS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speedtest by Ookla or DOTS?

DOTS is rated higher. Speedtest by Ookla averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while DOTS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Speedtest by Ookla or DOTS have ads?

Speedtest by Ookla shows ads; DOTS does not.

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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.*