Comparison

A2DPblocker vs Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free

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

Head to head
About

A2DPblocker

This app prevents Bluetooth stereo audio from automatically connecting on your iOS device. It allows other Bluetooth functions like calls and GPS audio to work seamlessly with your car kit or headset.

Highlights
  • Blocks A2DP connections
  • Defaults audio output to HFP car kits/headsets
  • Maintains default audio output device
  • Built-in iPod controls
  • Audio Playback Queue support
  • Suppresses audio notification alerts (older iOS)
Features
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WHAT IS IT? ------------------------------------------// A2DPblocker is an audio player that blocks the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) (i.e. Bluetooth Stereo Profile) from connecting on a Bluetooth enabled iOS device without completely disabling the Bluetooth hardware. This enables the iOS device to continue to perform other Bluetooth functions like default audio output from another audio app (dictation, audio books, podcasts, GPS, music streaming, etc.) to a Hands-Free Profile (HFP) enabled Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc. as well as make phone calls over Bluetooth, and wirelessly control the iPod with a paired AVRCP enabled Bluetooth accessory. A2DP was introduced in iOS 3.0 and this app simply blocks A2DP from connecting and maintains the default audio output device when it's running in the foreground (including when the screen is locked on iOS 3.1 or later devices) or background (requires iOS 4.0 or later). You can finally disable A2DP once and for all with this app and stop manually changing the default audio output device each time your car kit, headset, or whatever A2DP enabled Bluetooth accessory you have connects to your iOS device. FEATURES ------------------------------------------// - blocks A2DP. - defaults audio output from another audio app to a HFP enabled Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc. - maintains the default audio output device. - built-in iPod controls. - audio Playback Queue (requires iOS 4.0 or later). - suppresses audio notification alerts (only on pre-iOS 7.0 or earlier devices). HOW TO USE ------------------------------------------// 1.) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc. 2.) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure “A2DP Blocker" switch is ON. 3.) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue on iOS 4.0 or later and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked. 4.) Ensure “Remote Control" switch is OFF. 5.) Set Default Audio to “speaker+” / “receiver” / “speaker” to block A2DP or “headset+” to default audio output via HFP. 6.) Play Playback Queue. 7.) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory. Now your Bluetooth enabled iOS device should block the A2DP connection from occurring or audio should now be streaming via the HFP connection as long as A2DPblocker is active. Successive launches of A2DPblocker doesn't require reconfiguration and it will not interfere with the phone call function or transport controls (AVRCP). NOTICE ------------------------------------------// HFP enabled Bluetooth car kits, headsets, etc. that only support the phone call function may configure A2DPblocker to utilize the same connection to playback audio (see HOW TO USE). However, the audio quality of the HFP standard is designed to be low bitrate, mono, and frequency limited to voice ranges, which is why music streaming may sound a bit lacking, but streaming dictation, audio books, podcasts, GPS, etc. for example would sound normal. REQUIREMENTS ------------------------------------------// - requires iOS 7.0 or later. - Bluetooth. - microphone or other audio input. - works best with the audio Playback Queue active. CONTACT INFO ------------------------------------------// Please contact me with your questions and/or comments. If you just love A2DPblocker then please leave a review! - twitter.com/gnavicks - dkanem.selfip.com

About

Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free

Measure your mobile network performance with detailed speed tests for download, upload, and latency across 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, and WiFi. Analyze video streaming quality and compare network coverage in your area to find the best provider.

Highlights
  • Download, upload, and latency speed tests
  • Video streaming quality analysis
  • Network coverage comparison
  • Signal strength and ping tests
  • Historical test logs
  • Connectivity maps
Features
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Opensignal is a fully-featured mobile connectivity and network signal speed test tool. Speed test, including download, upload and latency - for 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G and WiFi Find the best network provider in your area. Compare coverage on Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon. Video streaming test - check streaming experience for Netflix, YouTube and others Compare what you’re paying for to what you’re actually getting by measuring connection quality on an Apple map with a database of signal and speed test results Completely free and no adverts. Our mission is to create an open-source map of connectivity so that everyone in the world can enjoy the best mobile connection available Features - Test tab with speed test and video streaming quality to analyze mobile video performance with results for time spent buffering, loading and playback - Signal dashboard and ping test - for testing latency response - Connectivity map to show locations of 3G and 4G/LTE tests - Network stats with average speeds for download, upload and latency and network strength on major providers - Historical log of your WiFi and 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G speed tests to check connectivity over time Opensignal Speed Tests Opensignal speed tests measure your real experience of mobile connectivity and signal. The speed test runs a 10 sec download test, 10 sec upload test and ping test to determine the speed you will likely experience. The speed test runs on common internet CDN servers. The result is calculated with the middle range of samples. Check if you're getting the network quality you're paying for from your mobile network or internet provider. Use our coverage maps to compare networks and data speed in your area. Opensignal works with WiFi mobile broadband internet. Video Speed Tests Slow video load time? Video buffering? More time waiting than watching? A good average network speed isn’t enough for a great video experience. Opensignal’s video test gives you the full picture of your network experience. Opensignal video tests show you exactly what to expect with HD and SD videos. Watch a 15 sec video snippet to test and log load time, buffering, and playback issues in real-time. Monitor how video quality changes with time and location. Review video test results in History to see if your network experience has changed over time. Coverage Map Opensignal’s coverage maps show signal strength down to street level using speed test and signal data from local users. With network stats on local network operators, you can check speeds ahead of a trip, find out if you will get a signal in remote areas, check your signal against others in the area to see if you’re getting the best service, arrange the best local SIM and check the signal strength when travelling. Improving Network Connectivity We provide an independent source of truth in mobile network experience: A data source that shows how users experience mobile network speeds, gaming, video and voice services worldwide. To do this, we collect data on the signal strength, network, location and other device sensors. You can stop this at any time in the settings. We share this data with network operators globally and others in the industry to drive better connectivity for all. Do Not Sell My Info: https://www.opensignal.com/ccpa

Screenshots

A2DPblocker4 screens
Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free at Free against A2DPblocker's $2.99. Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). A2DPblocker's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free is free to download; A2DPblocker costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free has 18K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 38% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A2DPblocker ships an update every 10 months, Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
A2DPblocker versus Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA2DPblockerOpensignal Speed Test Ad Free
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (11 ratings)4.5 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews — better37.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1118K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGnavicksOpensignal Inc.

Customer experience

A2DPblocker

All ratings11 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative52.5%

Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free

All ratings17,862 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews944 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative51.3%

User reviews

A2DPblocker

From 11 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Solves Bluetooth audio routing issues for specific car models
  • 🎵 Enables music playback on older Bluetooth devices without A2DP support
  • ⚡ Simple setup process when instructions are followed
  • 👨‍💼 Responsive and helpful developer support
  • 💰 Affordable one-time purchase price

Room to improve

  • 🔴 Does not work in background - app must stay in foreground
  • 🔋 Significant battery drain when app is running
  • 📉 Poor audio quality - mono instead of stereo
  • 📱 Cannot lock phone screen while using app
  • 🚫 Requires manual playlist creation instead of using standard music app

Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reset Stats
  • 🚀 Useful practical tool
  • 🚀 Simple, clean interface
  • 🚀 Features and Navigate
  • 🚀 Works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 What he** have they done?
  • 🐛 Open signal tower loc not working
  • 🐛 Tower location option
  • 🐛 Directional Arrow not working
  • 🐛 Can no longer point towers

Bugs and requests

A2DPblocker

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App stops working when screen is locked
  • Simultaneous playback of multiple songs
  • Audio disconnects when switching apps
  • Intermittent functionality - works then suddenly stops
  • Incompatibility with iOS 5, iOS 8, and newer versions
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  • Cannot clear playback queue
  • HFP function does not work with GPS
  • App crashes on certain iOS versions
  • Bluetooth connection drops when using navigation
  • App fails to launch or open properly
  • Audio quality issues with next/previous track controls

Requested features

10 requests
  • Background operation while using other apps
  • Support for streaming services like Spotify and Pandora
  • Screen lock capability while app is active
  • Integration with standard iOS music player
  • Stereo audio support instead of mono
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  • Reduced battery consumption
  • Better audio quality
  • Automatic playlist management
  • Support for navigation apps without disconnecting
  • iOS 8+ compatibility improvements

Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • History is all screwed up, dates don't make sense
  • Open signal tower loc not working
  • Tower location option not working
  • Directional Arrow not working
  • Can no longer point towers
Show 15 more
  • No cell tower located
  • Broken in latest release, no tower data
  • Still can't find cell tower, even in city
  • Celltower location does not work for iPhone devices
  • No cell tower info
  • Compass Directional Arrow not working
  • Odd results with tower location
  • Tower locator doesn't work
  • Shows 5G as 4G
  • Doesn't monitor drops
  • Strange issue with no towers showing
  • Doesn't actually identify cell towers
  • Upload test consistently fails
  • Crashes
  • Refreshing carriers not working

Requested features

9 requests
  • Reset Stats
  • Tower location option
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Cell tower compass
Show 4 more
  • Distance to tower
  • Ability to test 1080p and 4K video
  • Show all nearby towers on map
  • Ability to change carrier filter

In-app purchases

None

A2DPblocker

No in-app purchases

None

Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A2DPblocker free?
A2DPblocker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free free?
Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A2DPblocker or Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free?
Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free is rated higher. A2DPblocker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free averages 4.5 from 18K ratings.
Do A2DPblocker or Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free have ads?
Neither A2DPblocker nor Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A2DPblocker or Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free?
A2DPblocker ships an update every 10 months, and Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free every 3 weeks. Most recently, A2DPblocker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Opensignal Speed Test Ad Free on October 30, 2026.

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