Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet vs Network Speed Tester Server
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet
Evaluate your WiFi and mobile 5G, 4G LTE connection with this internet speed test application. It offers one-tap testing, real-time graphs, and detailed tracking of past results. Troubleshoot your ISP's promised speed or calculate transfer times with the built-in bandwidth calculator.
- Test download and upload speed
- Test network ping and jitter
- Mobile cellular and WiFi network speed test
- One-tap testing
- Real-time connection graphs
- Detailed past results tracking
- Bandwidth calculator
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SpeedSmart is a free internet speed test app for evaluating your WiFi and Mobile 5G, 4G LTE connection on your iPhone or iPad. Download now! *** App Features *** - Test your Download & Upload Speed - Test network Ping & Jitter - Mobile Cellular and WiFi network Speed Test - One-tap testing in under 20 seconds - Real-time connection graphs - Troubleshoot or verify the speed your ISP promised - Detailed tracking of all your past results with charts, averages & more - Worldwide high-speed 150+ server network for accurate results - Add private notes on speedtest results - Calculate transfer times with a built-in Bandwidth Calculator - Easily share your results on Facebook, Twitter, Email & more - Stage Manager & Siri Shortcut support - So much more! With over 400 million speed tests taken and used by many professionals in the field, SpeedSmart makes testing your internet connection fast, easy, and accurate. Let's test the speed of your internet with SpeedSmart. - Read our EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Network Speed Tester Server
This utility app provides the necessary server component for network speed testing. It works in conjunction with a client app to measure WiFi performance throughout your home. Ensure the server device is near your router for accurate results.
- Network speed testing server
- Works with iOS and tvOS client apps
- Measures WiFi performance
- Requires server device near router
- Companion macOS app available
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This app provides the server needed for testing with the free Network Speed Tester Client app for iOS and tvOS. Make sure the device running the server app is close to your WiFi router. Then use the client app on any device and move around your house to measure WiFi performance. There is also a combined client/server app available for the macOS platform called Network Speed Tester.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet at Free against Network Speed Tester Server's $1.99. Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Network Speed Tester Server's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet is free to download; Network Speed Tester Server costs $1.99 up front. Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Network Speed Tester Server asks for nothing beyond the download.
Network Speed Tester Server holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet has 65K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet's written reviews are positive against 50% of Network Speed Tester Server's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet ships an update monthly, Network Speed Tester Server every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet | Network Speed Tester Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (65K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDB LLC | Lakehorn AG |
Customer experience
Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet
Network Speed Tester Server
Bugs and requests
Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Speed tests fail to complete
- Incorrect location/server mapping
Requested features
4 requests- Automatic/scheduled speed testing
- More detailed analytics and reporting
- Expanded server/location options
- Cellular/network signal strength monitoring
Network Speed Tester Server
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet
- SpeedSmart Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
- SpeedSmart Premium - Yearly$11.991 Year
- permanent removal of advertising$1.99
- Pro Mode$24.99
Network Speed Tester Server
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet free?
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