Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet vs Nextlink Connect
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/
Nextlink Connect
Manage your internet service and account details in one convenient app. Monitor network health, test speeds, troubleshoot issues, and control your Wi-Fi settings. Available for Nextlink customers to simplify their internet experience.
- View account and billing settings
- Manage payment options
- Check network health
- Test internet speeds
- Troubleshoot network issues
- Update Wi-Fi password
- Manage connected devices
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It’s never been easier to manage your Nextlink account and internet service all in one place with the Nextlink Connect App. Your Account: View your account and billing settings, manage your payment options, and more. Your Network: Check network health, manage your router, test your speeds, troubleshoot issues, and more. Your Wi-Fi: Update your password, share your Wi-Fi with guests, manage connected devices, and more. The Nextlink Connect App is available to Nextlink customers. Internet feature availability based on subscription and router model. Simply log in with the email address listed on your Nextlink account to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet at 85% against Nextlink Connect's 3%. Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (65K vs 62). Nextlink Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nextlink Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet has 65K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet's written reviews are positive against 3% of Nextlink Connect's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet | Nextlink Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (65K ratings) — better | 1.6 (62 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better | 2.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65K — better | 62 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDB LLC | Nextlink Internet |
Customer experience
Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet
Nextlink Connect
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
Nextlink Connect
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
Nextlink Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Speed Test SpeedSmart Internet free?
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