Comparison

REC Disk Speed Test vs SSD Performance Test

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

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About

REC Disk Speed Test

This utility app tests the write speed of your USB-C external drives on compatible iPhones. It provides a clear verdict on whether your drive can handle demanding video formats like ProRes, ensuring smooth recordings.

Highlights
  • Real write speed measurement (MB/s)
  • Color-coded drive readiness verdict
  • Format-by-format compatibility breakdown
  • File system support check
  • Drive details (name, capacity, free space)
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Never lose a shot to a slow drive. Recording ProRes to an external SSD is one of the best things you can do with your iPhone Pro, until the drive can't keep up and your footage stutters, drops frames or stops recording. REC Disk Speed Test tells you whether your drive is up to the job before you hit record. Plug in your USB-C drive, tap Start, and get a clear answer in seconds. WHAT YOU GET • Real write speed: See exactly how fast your drive writes, in MB/s, measured on your own iPhone. • A clear verdict: Color-coded results tell you at a glance whether your drive is ready for everything, most things, or only lighter formats. • Format-by-format breakdown: Check marks for HEVC 4K60, HEVC HDR, and ProRes 10-bit HDR at 1080p30, 4K30 and the demanding 4K60. • File system check: Find out right away whether your drive's format is supported for video capture, so you don't discover a problem on set. • Drive details: Name, capacity and free space, all on one screen. PERFECT FOR • Filmmakers and content creators shooting ProRes on iPhone • Testing a new SSD before a shoot, or before you buy more • Comparing drives, cables and enclosures to find the fastest setup • Peace of mind before an important recording Free, simple, and built by the team behind REC and Photon Camera. FROM LATENITESOFT Pair your tested drive with REC to record cinematic video in any format straight to external storage, or with Photon Camera to shoot stunning photos directly to your drive. Requires iPhone 15 Pro or a later Pro model with USB-C external storage support.

About

SSD Performance Test

Accurately benchmark your SSD's read and write speeds with this user-friendly application. Get detailed performance metrics to understand your storage capabilities. Ideal for tech enthusiasts and professionals optimizing their systems.

Highlights
  • Accurate SSD benchmarking
  • Read/write speed testing
  • Detailed performance metrics
  • User-friendly interface
  • Storage optimization tool
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Measure your SSD's speed with precision using the SSD Performance Test app. Designed for professionals and tech enthusiasts, this app offers: Accurate Benchmarking: Test read/write speeds to evaluate real SSD performance. User-Friendly Interface: Easy-to-use design for quick testing. Detailed Results: View comprehensive performance metrics. Perfect for developers, gamers, and anyone optimizing storage performance. Test your SSD's true capabilities today!

Screenshots

REC Disk Speed Test4 screens
SSD Performance Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: REC Disk Speed Test at 3.3 against SSD Performance Test's 2.0. REC Disk Speed Test also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). SSD Performance Test's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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

REC Disk Speed Test holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REC Disk Speed Test has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
REC Disk Speed Test versus SSD Performance Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREC Disk Speed TestSSD Performance Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (6 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 37 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLateNiteSoft S.L.MD HUSAIN FARUK

In-app purchases

None

REC Disk Speed Test

No in-app purchases

None

SSD Performance Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REC Disk Speed Test free?
REC Disk Speed Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSD Performance Test free?
SSD Performance Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, REC Disk Speed Test or SSD Performance Test?
REC Disk Speed Test is rated higher. REC Disk Speed Test averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SSD Performance Test averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do REC Disk Speed Test or SSD Performance Test have ads?
Neither REC Disk Speed Test nor SSD Performance Test shows ads.

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