Comparison

Ruckus SpeedFlex vs Alta Networks

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

Head to head
About

Ruckus SpeedFlex

This tool helps users test and collect wireless network performance data. It allows for real-time testing of throughput, packet loss, and site data, with results exportable in various formats. It's designed for validating existing or planning new network deployments.

Highlights
  • Wireless performance testing
  • Collect site performance data
  • Test network throughput
  • Capture real-time data
  • Export results (PDF, CSV, KML)
  • Save test result screenshots
Features
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**ONLY DOWNLOAD if you have SpeedFlex or a Ruckus Wireless network!** SpeedFlex is a wireless performance testing tool. Based on the open source performance test tool, Zap, this comprehensive yet easy to use application from Ruckus gives users a simple way to collect site performance data. It can be used to validate the performance of an existing installation, or assist in planning a new site deployment. Simply connect to a Zap server – such as a Ruckus ZoneFlex AP or ZoneDirector - and you can instantly test network throughput. Easily capture real time through put, packet loss and site data. Send an email with the results packaged in a PDF, CSV or KML formats. Throughput based analysis Test throughput by protocol (TCP/UDP) and link type (UP/DOWN) See instantaneous graph of throughput while test runs Choose destination from a list of near by APs on the current network Save screenshot of the test results Enable application logs and share them for troubleshooting Use sharing options to share the test results to social networks like Facebook adn Twitter (provided that these apps are installed and logged in on the device) Print or email results with location data

About

Alta Networks

Manage and monitor your wireless networks from anywhere using your mobile device. Easily deploy secure networks, view device telemetry, and control content restrictions. Schedule network downtime with a built-in scheduler.

Highlights
  • Deploy secure wireless networks
  • Monitor real-time telemetry
  • Manage content restrictions
  • Schedule network downtime
  • Cross-site network management
Features
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Deploy, monitor and manage your network across multiple sites from the convenience of your mobile device. -Easily create, manage and deploy secure wireless networks -View real-time and historical telemetry with a visual timeline of each connected device. -Manage content restrictions for WiFi devices -Set and manage network downtime via a built-in scheduler The management interface is easily accessible via mobile app or web browser. Sign up for an Alta Labs account using just your name, email, and password or use Google Authentication.

Screenshots

Ruckus SpeedFlex4 screens
Alta Networks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alta Networks at 82% against Ruckus SpeedFlex's 27%. Alta Networks also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Ruckus SpeedFlex's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alta Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Ruckus SpeedFlex's written reviews are positive against 82% of Alta Networks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruckus SpeedFlex ships an update every 5 months, Alta Networks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ruckus SpeedFlex versus Alta Networks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuckus SpeedFlexAlta Networks
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (9 ratings)4.5 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings916 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuckus Wireless International Inc.Soundvision Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Ruckus SpeedFlex

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative60.0%

Alta Networks

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

Ruckus SpeedFlex

No in-app purchases

None

Alta Networks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruckus SpeedFlex free?
Ruckus SpeedFlex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alta Networks free?
Alta Networks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruckus SpeedFlex or Alta Networks?
Alta Networks is rated higher. Ruckus SpeedFlex averages 2.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Alta Networks averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.
Do Ruckus SpeedFlex or Alta Networks have ads?
Neither Ruckus SpeedFlex nor Alta Networks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruckus SpeedFlex or Alta Networks?
Ruckus SpeedFlex ships an update every 5 months, and Alta Networks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ruckus SpeedFlex was updated on October 21, 2026 and Alta Networks on October 3, 2026.

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