Comparison

FCC Mobile Speed Test vs MyTechHelp

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

MyTechHelp

Easily get trusted tech assistance from friends or family. Create secure codes to request help, and helpers can view your screen to guide you through troubleshooting. You remain in full control of your device throughout the session.

Highlights
  • Secure help code requests
  • Trusted helper requests
  • View-only screen sharing
  • Support session history
  • Request queue
  • In-app guides
Features
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MyTechHelp makes it easier to get trusted tech help from someone you know. With MyTechHelp, a requester can create a secure help code or ask a trusted helper for support. The helper can join the session, view the requester’s shared screen after permission is granted, and guide them through simple troubleshooting steps. The requester stays in control. Helpers cannot control the requester’s phone. Screen sharing only starts when the requester begins it, and the requester can end the session at any time. MyTechHelp is built for families, friends, and everyday users who need simple, human tech support without complicated setup. Features include: • Secure help code requests • Trusted helper requests • View-only screen sharing • Support session history • Request queue and help history • In-app support, privacy, and user guide links • Optional Premium access for unlimited requester sessions after the free trial Helpers can continue to provide help without a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://techhelpllc.github.io/techhelp-public/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FCC Mobile Speed Test4 screens
MyTechHelp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyTechHelp at 100% against FCC Mobile Speed Test's 23%. MyTechHelp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). FCC Mobile Speed Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (277 vs 3). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MyTechHelp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. FCC Mobile Speed Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyTechHelp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FCC Mobile Speed Test has 277 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of MyTechHelp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FCC Mobile Speed Test ships an update every 3 months, MyTechHelp every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FCC Mobile Speed Test versus MyTechHelp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFCC Mobile Speed TestMyTechHelp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (277 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings277 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFederal Communications CommissionKEITH A RIDDELL

Customer experience

FCC Mobile Speed Test

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

MyTechHelp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MyTechHelp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FCC Mobile Speed Test

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MyTechHelp

Subscriptions1
  • MyTechHelp Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is FCC Mobile Speed Test free?
FCC Mobile Speed Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyTechHelp free?
MyTechHelp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FCC Mobile Speed Test or MyTechHelp?
MyTechHelp is rated higher. FCC Mobile Speed Test averages 4.1 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while MyTechHelp averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do FCC Mobile Speed Test or MyTechHelp have ads?
Neither FCC Mobile Speed Test nor MyTechHelp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FCC Mobile Speed Test or MyTechHelp?
FCC Mobile Speed Test ships an update every 3 months, and MyTechHelp every 2 days. Most recently, FCC Mobile Speed Test was updated on October 5, 2026 and MyTechHelp on October 7, 2026.

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