Comparison

FCC Mobile Speed Test vs Breakspot

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

Breakspot

Estimate the strength of your 3D prints on your device. Import your 3D models, define load points, and identify potential weak spots before printing. This tool provides a linear estimate for non-critical applications.

Highlights
  • On-device 3D print strength analysis
  • Supports STL, 3MF, OBJ, PLY, AMF formats
  • Define load points and identify hotspots
  • Linear strength estimation
  • Free demo and one analysis
Features
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Breakspot is an on-device 3D print strength estimate for iPhone and iPad. Import an STL, 3MF, OBJ, PLY, or AMF, paint where the part sits and where the load lands, and see likely hotspots. This is a linear estimate, not a lab test, not a predicted breaking load, and not a certificate that a part is safe. Safety-critical use is not allowed. The demo shelf bracket stays free. One analysis on your own part is free. Breakspot Pro is $4.99/month for unlimited analyses. No account. Parts are not uploaded to Kick-Start.ai servers. Privacy Policy: https://kick-start.ai/breakspot/breakspot-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FCC Mobile Speed Test4 screens
Breakspot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Breakspot at 100% against FCC Mobile Speed Test's 23%. Breakspot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). FCC Mobile Speed Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (277 vs 1). 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. Breakspot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FCC Mobile Speed Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Breakspot 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 1, 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 Breakspot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FCC Mobile Speed Test ships an update every 3 months, Breakspot every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FCC Mobile Speed Test versus Breakspot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFCC Mobile Speed TestBreakspot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (277 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings277 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFederal Communications CommissionKick-Start AI

Customer experience

FCC Mobile Speed Test

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

Breakspot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Breakspot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FCC Mobile Speed Test

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Breakspot

Subscriptions2
  • Breakspot Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Breakspot Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is FCC Mobile Speed Test free?
FCC Mobile Speed Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Breakspot free?
Breakspot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FCC Mobile Speed Test or Breakspot?
Breakspot is rated higher. FCC Mobile Speed Test averages 4.1 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while Breakspot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FCC Mobile Speed Test or Breakspot have ads?
Neither FCC Mobile Speed Test nor Breakspot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FCC Mobile Speed Test or Breakspot?
FCC Mobile Speed Test ships an update every 3 months, and Breakspot every 4 days. Most recently, FCC Mobile Speed Test was updated on October 14, 2026 and Breakspot on October 14, 2026.

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