FCC Mobile Speed Test vs Magnifier Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Magnifier Plus
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MagnifierPlus is a magnifier for people with low vision. Open the app and start reading — no setup, no accounts. **OPEN AND READ** The camera is ready the moment you launch. Point at text, medicine labels, or fine print and magnify instantly. Works on iPhone and iPad, portrait and landscape. **UP TO 30x ZOOM** Combine optical and digital zoom to read the smallest text. Set your own maximum zoom level and default zoom — the app remembers where you left off. **FREEZE FRAME** Tap to freeze the image. Steady reading without hand tremor. Pinch-to-zoom on the frozen image for even more detail. **FILTERS** - Normal — natural colors - Inverted — light text on dark background - Black & White — maximum contrast for text **FLASHLIGHT** One tap to turn on the torch — read in any light. **MAKE IT YOURS** - Button size: scale controls from default to extremely large, so every button is easy to find and press - Button colors: assign a distinct color to each control — navigate by color alone - Accent color: choose from seven themes (Jade, Mint, Ocean, Iris, Amber, and more) - App icon: pick Light, Dark, or Lens style to match your home screen - Show or hide individual controls you don't need - Button labels: turn on text titles beneath icons for extra clarity - High contrast mode: sharper edges and bolder fills across the entire UI - Settings lock: settings open only after a long press (adjustable 0–15 seconds) — no accidental changes while using the magnifier **WORKS ON iPHONE AND iPAD** Full support in portrait and landscape. Same features, same settings, same simplicity. **PRIVACY** No accounts. No tracking. No data leaves your device. Camera access stays local. **EASY FEEDBACK** Found a bug or have an idea? Tap "Report" in settings — your message goes straight to the developer. I read every one, and I ship fixes fast. **BUILT WITH LOVE** I originally built MagnifierPlus for my grandpa. I'll keep making it useful — for him, and for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FCC Mobile Speed Test at 14.0 against Magnifier Plus's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FCC Mobile Speed Test | Magnifier Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (277 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 277 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Federal Communications Commission | Nazar Voitovych |
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
Magnifier Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FCC Mobile Speed Test
No in-app purchases
Magnifier Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FCC Mobile Speed Test free?
Is Magnifier Plus free?
Do FCC Mobile Speed Test or Magnifier Plus have ads?
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