TP vs Internet Speed Test Speedcheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TP
Easily manage your TP-Link routers, DSL modems, and range extenders from your mobile device. Set up your network, control access, and monitor connected clients with an intuitive interface. Features include parental controls, LED management, and device blocking.
- Network setup (SSID, password, internet settings)
- Block unauthorized users
- Manage client device permissions
- Parental control with scheduling and URL filtering
- Range extender placement guidance
- LED control
- Simultaneous device management
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TP-Link Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your TP-Link Router/ xDSL Router/ Range Extender with your mobile devices. From quick setup to parental controls, Tether provides a simple, intuitive user interface to see your device status, online client devices and their privileges. - Setup SSID, password and Internet or VDSL/ADSL settings of your devices - Block unauthorized users who are accessing your devices - Manage permissions of client devices - Parental control function with schedule and URL-based Internet access management - Find the best location to place your range extender - Automatically turn off the LEDs at specific time - Manage most of TP-Link devices simultaneously View compatible routers of Tether: https://www.tp-link.com/tether/product-list/#wi-fi-routers To learn how to find the hardware version of your device, go to http://www.tp-link.com/faq-46.html More devices supported by Tether are coming soon! Important Notes ● Upgrade firmware is required. Go to the download page to choose the correct version and download the latest firmware: http://www.tp-link.com/support.html ● TP-Link Tether does not work when connected to guest network ● For any issue, please contact http://www.tp-link.com/support.html ● Privacy Policy: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Tether/privacy ● Terms of Use: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Tether/tou ● HomeShield Subscription Service Agreement: https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/service-agreement/?app=tether ● Auto-Renewal Service Agreement: https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/auto-renewal-service-agreement/?app=tether
Internet Speed Test Speedcheck
Measure your internet connection's download, upload, and ping speeds on cellular and WiFi networks. Discover nearby WiFi hotspots and calculate transfer times with the built-in bandwidth calculator. Share your results easily.
- Test download, upload, and ping
- WiFi speed testing
- Find WiFi hotspots
- Bandwidth calculator
- Track past results
- Share results
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Use Speedcheck to test the speed of internet connections and add your results to SpeedSpot's WiFi speed database. You can use the companion app, SpeedSpot's WiFi Finder right from with the app to find the fastest WiFi hotspots around the globe. - Test your Download & Upload Speed and Ping on Cellular and WiFi networks - One-tap testing in under 20 seconds - Worldwide High-Speed Server network for reliable results - Comment on your tests (privately) - Track your past results - Calculate how long transfers will take with build-in Bandwidth Calculator - Easily share your results on Twitter & Facebook Privacy Policy: https://www.speedcheck.org/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.speedcheck.org/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TP at none against Internet Speed Test Speedcheck's shown. TP also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 79%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. TP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Internet Speed Test Speedcheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TP against 4.9 for Internet Speed Test Speedcheck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 158K and 98K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of TP's written reviews are positive against 79% of Internet Speed Test Speedcheck's.
TP ships an update fortnightly, Internet Speed Test Speedcheck every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | TP | Internet Speed Test Speedcheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (158K ratings) | 4.9 (98K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews — better | 79.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 158K — better | 98K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #32 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 195 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | Ookla |
Customer experience
TP
Internet Speed Test Speedcheck
User reviews
TP
From 158K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 User friendly
- 👍 Simple and easy
- 👍 Awesome tech
- 👍 Top wifi
Room to improve
- 🐛 Set up not clear
- 🐛 Fairly straight forward
- 🐛 Workroom
- 🐛 Dark Mode
- 🐛 Unable to login
Internet Speed Test Speedcheck
From 98K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate speed testing
- 👍 Detailed performance information
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Free ad removal option
- 🚀 Incredibly fast and responsive
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional ad issues and disruptions
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🐛 Inconsistent speed results compared to other apps
Bugs and requests
TP
Reported bugs
11 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Can't set date and time
- Client icons don't save when changed
- Parental controls not working
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- Forced to create an online account to manage local device
- Constantly logging in and out
- Trouble connecting to router
- Changing MAC addresses causing issues
- Blocking clients not working
- App not recognizing own devices
Requested features
10 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Manual configuration
- More advanced configuration options
- IFTTT functionality
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- Don't change MAC address of connected devices
- Provide information to upgrade router
- Use device descriptions from static IP reservations
- Register for cloud services through the app
- More features and functionality
Internet Speed Test Speedcheck
Reported bugs
2 issues- App freezing or crashing during use
- Inaccurate speed readings in some cases
Requested features
3 requests- Option to select test server location
- Ability to add notes to speed test results
- Improved ad placement and user experience
In-app purchases
TP
- Adv Parental Controls Monthly1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
- Security+ Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
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- Adv Parental Controls Yearly1 Month trial2 variants$17.991 Year
- Security+1 Year trial$35.991 Year
- Security+1 Month trial$35.991 Year
- Yearly1 Month trial$54.991 Year
- TP-Link On-the-Go Antivirus1 Year trial$109.991 Year
- Total Security Package1 Year trial3 variants$129.991 Year
- Total Security1 Year trial$159.991 Year
Internet Speed Test Speedcheck
- Speedcheck Premium - Annual1 Month trial$11.991 Year
- Remove Ads$3.99
Questions
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