# Gage vs Speed Test, Network Analyzer

The clearest difference is rating: Gage at 4.3 against Speed Test, Network Analyzer's 3.1. Gage also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Speed Test, Network Analyzer's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 58%) and ratings volume (49 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speed Test, Network Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gage holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Test, Network Analyzer has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Gage's written reviews are positive against 88% of Speed Test, Network Analyzer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gage ships an update every 6 weeks, Speed Test, Network Analyzer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gage | Speed Test, Network Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gage-network-speed-utility/id593011983/reviews)** | [3.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-test-network-analyzer/id1489789181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bytes Cove SRLS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738638334) | [Kartum Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258050826) |

## What reviewers say

### Gage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gage-network-speed-utility/id593011983)

This utility app helps network administrators and developers test CDN performance, internet connection speeds, and bandwidth. It offers detailed test history, location saving, and GZIP support for accurate results.

**Highlights:** CDN performance testing, Internet connection speed tests, Bandwidth measurement, Location saved per test, Full test history, GZIP support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | Free | one-time |


### Speed Test, Network Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-test-network-analyzer/id1489789181)

Easily test your internet connection speed for WiFi, 5G, 4G LTE, and more. Get accurate upload, download, and ping results in seconds. Monitor your network performance and security with detailed history and analysis.

**Highlights:** WiFi & mobile data speed testing, Upload, download, and ping speed checks, Network security analysis, Detailed speed test history, Separate mobile and WiFi stats, Supports 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, DSL, ADSL

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove ads | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate speed tests
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for diagnosing issues
- 🚀 Quick results
- 📊 Detailed information provided

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Bombarded with ads
- ⚠️ Full-page ads are hard to close
- ⚠️ App crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Inaccurate speed tests reported
- ⚠️ Does nothing for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashed on first try
- Speed indicator flashing everywhere before crash
- App does nothing for some users
- Speed tests are not correct/accurate for some users
- Results are the same across different networks

**Requested features**

- Add a scale with a 10Mbps full scale
- Change the animation interface for a pro feel
- Add a feature to test the speed of a vehicle
- Option to change server
- Add inbuilt Data Backup system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gage free?

Gage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speed Test, Network Analyzer free?

Speed Test, Network Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gage or Speed Test, Network Analyzer?

Gage is rated higher. Gage averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Speed Test, Network Analyzer averages 3.1 from 49 ratings.

### Do Gage or Speed Test, Network Analyzer have ads?

Speed Test, Network Analyzer shows ads; Gage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gage or Speed Test, Network Analyzer?

Gage ships an update every 6 weeks, and Speed Test, Network Analyzer every 4 months. Most recently, Gage was updated on June 8, 2026 and Speed Test, Network Analyzer on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*