AQL vs Pulse Internet Speed Test
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AQL
This utility app emulates a wireless remote for pool equipment controllers. It requires a specific RS-485 to WiFi adapter for operation. Detailed installation guides are available via a support URL.
- Emulates AQL-PS-8 wireless remote
- Requires EW11 IoT Adapter
- Controls residential swimming pool equipment
- RS-485 to WiFi connectivity
- Support URL for installation details
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This application emulates an AQL-PS-8 wireless remote control for a residential swimming pool equipment controller. An EW11 RS-485 to WiFi adapter must be used in conjunction with this app. Details on the EW11 and installation procedures may be found in the support URL.
Pulse Internet Speed Test
Test your internet connection speeds to ensure optimal performance. This utility allows you to check download speeds and verify your Wi-Fi connection on various devices, including smartwatches, TVs, and iPads.
- Internet speed testing
- Download speed maximization
- Wi-Fi connection checks
- Smartwatch speed testing
- TV and iPad speed checks
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Check your internet speeds and see if it performs like your expect! Maximize your download speeds. Check your wifi connection on your watch! Check watch, TV and iPad speeds independently!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pulse Internet Speed Test at every 11 days against AQL's monthly. AQL's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AQL against 5.0 for Pulse Internet Speed Test. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
AQL ships an update monthly, Pulse Internet Speed Test every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AQL | Pulse Internet Speed Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Schulz | Capware LLC |
Customer experience
AQL
Pulse Internet Speed Test
In-app purchases
AQL
No in-app purchases
Pulse Internet Speed Test
No in-app purchases
Questions
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