# TP vs Internet Speed Test Speedcheck

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | Internet Speed Test Speedcheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594/reviews) | **[4.9 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/internet-speed-test-speedcheck/id616145031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **158K** | 98K |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Ookla](https://appshunter.io/developer/300704850) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adv Parental Controls Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Security+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Adv Parental Controls Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Security+ | $35.99 | per year |
| Security+ | $35.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $54.99 | per year |
| TP-Link On-the-Go Antivirus | $109.99 | per year |
| Total Security Package | $129.99 | per year |
| Total Security | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 User friendly
- 👍 Simple and easy
- 👍 Awesome tech
- 👍 Top wifi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Set up not clear
- 🐛 Fairly straight forward
- 🐛 Workroom
- 🐛 Dark Mode
- 🐛 Unable to login

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Can't set date and time
- Client icons don't save when changed
- Parental controls not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Manual configuration
- More advanced configuration options
- IFTTT functionality


### Internet Speed Test Speedcheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/internet-speed-test-speedcheck/id616145031)

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.

**Highlights:** Test download, upload, and ping, WiFi speed testing, Find WiFi hotspots, Bandwidth calculator, Track past results, Share results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speedcheck Premium - Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate speed testing
- 👍 Detailed performance information
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Free ad removal option
- 🚀 Incredibly fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional ad issues and disruptions
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🐛 Inconsistent speed results compared to other apps

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing during use
- Inaccurate speed readings in some cases

**Requested features**

- Option to select test server location
- Ability to add notes to speed test results
- Improved ad placement and user experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is Internet Speed Test Speedcheck free?

Internet Speed Test Speedcheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TP or Internet Speed Test Speedcheck?

Internet Speed Test Speedcheck is rated higher. TP averages 4.8 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while Internet Speed Test Speedcheck averages 4.9 from 98K ratings.

### Do TP or Internet Speed Test Speedcheck have ads?

Internet Speed Test Speedcheck shows ads; TP does not.

### Which is updated more often, TP or Internet Speed Test Speedcheck?

TP ships an update fortnightly, and Internet Speed Test Speedcheck every 2 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 15, 2026 and Internet Speed Test Speedcheck on October 15, 2026.

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