Comparison

IP Test vs NetPulse App

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

Head to head
About

IP Test

Measure your mobile device's internet speed and IP connectivity. Test download and upload rates with customizable payload sizes and loop modes. Supports TCP and UDP traffic for comprehensive network analysis.

Highlights
  • Test IP connectivity
  • Measure download rates
  • Measure upload rates
  • Customizable payload size
  • Loop mode testing
  • TCP and UDP traffic support
Features
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This app allows you to test IP connectivity and rates from your mobile device and a remote host. == User guide == --- Download test --- Enter the http url to download from --- Upload Test --- 1/ on the destination launch an app accepting tcp and udp traffic on a given port (4242 for instance). This app should discard data to ensure the bandwidth is not limited by cpu processing on target. eg: on target you can launch # while :; do nc -l -p 4242 > /dev/null; done 2/ launch the app and fill the correct destination (eg: 192.168.1.254:4242) and press connect 3/ the device will start sending data to the destination target. == Options == - You can specify the payload size: 5MB, 20MB, 50MB ..., or random size (max: 500MB) - You can run the test in loop mode - You can wait some time between each test - You can get UDP rates reporting on port + 1 (for instance 192.168.1.254:4243) - The device can vibrate on transfer failure (rate of 0 bytes/s) - You can send UDP traffic in parallel of TCP traffic (you can choose the number of packets / seconds to send)

About

NetPulse App

Instantly improve your internet and phone service by finding stronger wireless signals. This app tests your signal up to 100 times per second, offering a high-resolution score and an innovative "Geiger Counter" feature.

Highlights
  • Boosts internet and phone service
  • Tests wireless signal up to 100 times per second
  • Finds stronger wireless signals
  • Wireless "Geiger Counter" feature
  • Works with Cellular, WiFi, and Satellite networks
  • Simple interface for all experience levels
Features
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NetPulse can instantly boost your Internet & phone service using just a mobile phone or tablet. NetPulse tests your wireless signal up to 100 times per second to quickly spot issues and find stronger wireless signals, which can vary significantly across rooms, buildings or terrain. Unlike “Signal Bars”, which only show your wireless signal in one direction and with low resolution (just 5 bars), NetPulse reveals your true, bi-directional performance with high resolution scoring and simple indicators. Along with an innovative wireless "Geiger Counter" feature, NetPulse allows users to quickly find and use stronger wireless signals, often just a few feet away. NetPulse works with Cellular, WiFi and Satellite networks and no additional hardware or setup is required. NetPulse includes an easy-to-use interface for all experience levels, along with advanced tools for gamers and network pros. Functionality: - Reduce dropped calls and improve call quality in seconds - Position a 4G/5G gateway or hotspot for maximum performance - Find the best locations to make phone calls at home, work, in a car, boat, RV, hotel - Tune a WiFi network for maximum coverage, speeds and low latency - Quickly find the best places to use the Internet or make calls while traveling - improve WiFi based video calls, streaming TV and remote work or school - Quickly spot issues on a wireless network (e.g. congestion, interference) - Aim a satellite dish for best performance in seconds Features: - Proprietary algorithm tests wireless performance up to 100 times per second - Wireless "Geiger Counter" feature with audio cues to quickly find stronger signals - Highly accurate, 2-way signal level displayed on a 0-100 scale (vs 5 "Signal Bars") - Compatible with Cellular, WiFi and Satellite networks - Advanced tools available for fine-tuning latency and coverage - Simple interface for all experience levels and no hardware or setup required - Uses negligible data and network bandwidth - Developed by wireless industry pros Benefits for IT and Mobile Operators: - Simple and accurate self-install of wireless gateways, devices & hotspots - Increased network capacity via faster modulation rates & fewer retransmissions - Effectively extended coverage area for both fixed and mobile customers - Reduced technical support calls and improved customer satisfaction - Simple tool for testing true wireless coverage NetPulse works with any WiFi network as well as leading 3G, 4G, 5G mobile & satellite providers including: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, SpaceX Starlink, DirectTV, Dish, Bell Canada, Rogers, Telus, Telmex, Vodafone, Three, O2, Orange, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, Telenor, Telstra, MTN, Vodacom, NTT, Optus, BSNL, Tata, Telkomsel, SK Telecom, China Mobile, China Telecom and many more! ***** Boost your Internet & Phone service now!

Screenshots

IP Test2 screens
NetPulse App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetPulse App at 5.0 against IP Test's 1.0. NetPulse App also leads on update cadence (every 18 months vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). IP Test's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

IP Test costs $0.99 and NetPulse App $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetPulse App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetPulse App has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Test ships an update every 39 months, NetPulse App every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IP Test versus NetPulse App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP TestNetPulse App
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 18 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRomain FliedelMartysoft LLC

Customer experience

IP Test

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

NetPulse App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IP Test

No in-app purchases

None

NetPulse App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Test free?
IP Test costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetPulse App free?
NetPulse App costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Test or NetPulse App?
NetPulse App is rated higher. IP Test averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NetPulse App averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do IP Test or NetPulse App have ads?
Neither IP Test nor NetPulse App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Test or NetPulse App?
IP Test ships an update every 39 months, and NetPulse App every 18 months. Most recently, IP Test was updated on October 9, 2026 and NetPulse App on September 29, 2026.

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