Comparison

FCC Mobile Speed Test vs Fresh Coat v1

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

Head to head
About

FCC Mobile Speed Test

This app allows users to test their mobile and wireless broadband connection speeds. It offers options to dispute provider coverage maps, contribute to national broadband data, or simply check connection performance. Results can be saved and exported for review.

Highlights
  • Mobile speed testing
  • Wireless broadband speed testing
  • Dispute provider coverage maps
  • Contribute to national broadband data
  • Background scheduled tests
  • Data cap settings
  • Exportable test results
Features
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About this app You can use the FCC Mobile Speed Test app to take mobile speed tests that will help improve the Federal Communication Commissions (FCC) National Broadband Map. The app can also test the speed of your wireless broadband connection! The ad-free FCC Mobile Speed Test app offers three speed test options: Challenge, Crowdsource,and QuickCheck. Challenge speed tests enable you to dispute, or “challenge,” your provider’s mobile coverage shown on the National Broadband Map. Once enough negative challenges are filed with the FCC, the provider must respond or correct their coverage maps. Crowdsource speed tests help the FCC evaluate mobile coverage across the United States and verify the accuracy of the National Broadband Map. QuickCheck speed tests let you test the speed of your wireless network connection without submitting a challenge or sharing your contact information with the FCC. To learn more about the FCC’s National Broadband Map, go to www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData. App Features: • Use the “Repeated Test” option to perform back-to-back Challenge, Crowdsource, or Quick Check tests for up to 4 hours without having to initiate a new test each time. • Run scheduled Crowdsource tests seamlessly in the background at your desired frequency. • Set a data cap to limit the amount of data the app can use for tests over a one-month period. • View test results in the History section. • Export and save results as a CSV on your device or email yourself a ZIP file with test results. This is the official mobile speed test app of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Consistent with the FCC’s rules, users taking Challenge or Crowdsource test must enter certain personal contact information: name, phone number, and email address. Privacy: We protect your privacy, and you can choose to share data with specific parties. Refer to the Privacy Notice for more details or get the App for more information. The FCC may share your contact info with your mobile broadband provider if you choose to run a Challenge test so that the provider can use your data plan and other technical information to fully evaluate the test result.

About

Fresh Coat v1

This app provides an interactive, step-by-step guide to perfectly apply your iPhone screen protector. It offers tips for precise alignment, bubble-free results, and dust-free application, ensuring a flawless finish in minutes.

Highlights
  • Guided step-by-step installation
  • Perfect alignment tips
  • Bubble-free application techniques
  • Dust-free application instructions
  • Fast and easy process
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Fresh Coat – Perfectly Apply Your iPhone Screen Protector Fresh Coat is the ultimate companion for applying your Fresh Coat iPhone screen protector with precision and ease. Say goodbye to misaligned installations, trapped dust, and frustrating bubbles—our step-by-step guide ensures a flawless application every time. Key Features: - Guided Installation – Follow a simple, interactive step-by-step guide tailored for your iPhone model. - Perfect Alignment – Learn how to position your Fresh Coat protector accurately for edge-to-edge coverage. - Bubble-Free Results – Tips and tricks to smooth out bubbles and achieve a pristine screen. - Dust-Free Application – Instructions to minimize dust interference for a crystal-clear finish. - Fast & Easy – Get it right the first time in just a few minutes! Fresh Coat makes installing your screen protector effortless, ensuring your iPhone stays protected and looking great.

Screenshots

FCC Mobile Speed Test4 screens
Fresh Coat v11 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fresh Coat v1 at 60% against FCC Mobile Speed Test's 23%. Fresh Coat v1 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). FCC Mobile Speed Test's advantage is ratings volume (277 vs 15) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Fresh Coat v1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FCC Mobile Speed Test has 277 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of FCC Mobile Speed Test's written reviews are positive against 60% of Fresh Coat v1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FCC Mobile Speed Test ships an update every 3 months, Fresh Coat v1 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FCC Mobile Speed Test versus Fresh Coat v1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFCC Mobile Speed TestFresh Coat v1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (277 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.6% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings277 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFederal Communications CommissionAstro HQ

Customer experience

FCC Mobile Speed Test

All ratings277 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive22.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative71.0%

Fresh Coat v1

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

FCC Mobile Speed Test

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect categorization of test results
  • Inability to test in areas without cellular coverage
  • Crashes when trying to view historical results

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to test WiFi speeds
  • Save user information to avoid repeated entry
  • Improved accuracy and consistency of test results

Fresh Coat v1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FCC Mobile Speed Test

No in-app purchases

None

Fresh Coat v1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FCC Mobile Speed Test free?
FCC Mobile Speed Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fresh Coat v1 free?
Fresh Coat v1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FCC Mobile Speed Test or Fresh Coat v1?
Fresh Coat v1 is rated higher. FCC Mobile Speed Test averages 4.1 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while Fresh Coat v1 averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do FCC Mobile Speed Test or Fresh Coat v1 have ads?
Neither FCC Mobile Speed Test nor Fresh Coat v1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FCC Mobile Speed Test or Fresh Coat v1?
FCC Mobile Speed Test ships an update every 3 months, and Fresh Coat v1 every 2 days. Most recently, FCC Mobile Speed Test was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fresh Coat v1 on October 30, 2026.

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