WalkTest vs TrueSignal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WalkTest
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WalkTest is a brand-new app built from the ground up to test indoor cellular/wifi performance. The simple user interface allows users to record various speed metrics throughout a building and produce detailed reports on the performance of the cellular/wifi network. You can use the data from the WalkTest app to help you understand where you have cellular/wifi issues in your building, provide reports you can share with your provider, and provide the information you need to design a system to improve coverage. - Test Multiple Providers at Once: WalkTest allows you to connect multiple devices to the main device, allowing you to record data from multiple providers while only needing to mark points on one device. - Wide Variety of KPIs: WalkTest allows you to measure and map multiple KPIs including download speed, upload speed and latency. - Simple, Easy-to-Use Collection UI: Once you have uploaded your PDF floorplan on the main device, you can simply mark your location on the plan as you walk around the building. The app will then analyze the route you have taken and intelligently distribute collected data points along the route. You can even pin the floorplan to the correct location in Google Maps, ensuring that all exported data will have the correct latitude and longitude. - Produce Beautiful, Detailed Reports: The report feature allows you to export PDFs of metric averages and coverage maps for all KPIs and all floors. - Custom Thresholds: Exported reports include coverage maps and average metrics across various threshold bands. The settings section of the app allows you to define these bands and have that data reflected in the exported reports. - CSV Export: The CSV export functionality will export geocoded data of all KPIs to use it with external tools. - In-App Support: Should you need any help with the app, please reach out via the Live Chat within the app, or you can drop us an email. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TrueSignal
This app provides a real-time indicator of your phone's actual internet connection quality, going beyond simple signal bars. It helps you understand if you can load pages, send messages, or make calls, offering detailed insights into latency and stability.
- Real-time ping-based connection monitoring
- Green/yellow/red status indicator
- Recent history chart with latency
- Stability score
- SignalFinder for strongest signal direction
- Foreground monitoring with no battery drain
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TL;DR Your bars lie. TrueSignal measures the connection you ACTUALLY have. Really. Those bars? They are lying to you. They show SIGNAL STRENGTH, which is almost meaningless to you and your phone. TrueSignal measures YOUR phone's ACTUAL connection, not just the signal your phone sees. I've been there. I've been frustrated. At the football game. At the airport. On the road while traveling. Restart the phone. Say choice words. Wander around and look for more bars. We've ALL been there! I couldn't find an app that actually gave me my ACTUAL connection, so I created TrueSignal. This isn't another speed test app. They exist (and are very good). But you actually have to have a connection in order to use those apps. No connection = useless speedtest apps. TrueSignal shows real connection quality with live latency monitoring, simple green/yellow/red status, event history, and SignalFinder - the compass that points you toward a stronger signal. FREE FEATURES - Real-time ping-based connection monitoring - Green / yellow / red status — know instantly - Recent history chart with latency in milliseconds - Stability score - Stable, Intermittent, or Poor - Event log - track outages and recoveries over time - SignalFinder - rotate your phone to find the strongest signal direction - Custom ping server - use your own server for maximum privacy - Supports WiFi, 5G, LTE, 4G, 3G, and more - Use worldwide! - Home screen widget - No account required All of the free features are FREE and are fully functional. If you really want to know about your phone connection, TrueSignal Pro is fantastic! I created some awesome functionalities that give you real, pro-level connection analysis tools for a price that's unbeatable. Try it out! TRUESIGNAL PRO - Connection Quality Score - composite A–F grade across latency, stability, consistency, and reliability with per-metric breakdown and improvement tips - Connection Sentinel - an adaptive ping guardian that slows down when stable and snaps back to full speed the moment trouble is detected - ISP Evidence Pack - formal complaint document with executive summary, total downtime, and ready-to-use talking points for your ISP support call - Compare Mode - monitor up to 3 servers simultaneously - Walk Test - map connection quality as you move through a space - Smart Alerts - notifications for outages, slowdowns, and recovery - Named Profiles - save and switch setups with one tap - Network Log - every WiFi and cellular change, timestamped - Webhooks- POST events to Home Assistant, smart plugs, or custom servers - Speed Test - on-demand download and latency measurement SIRI SHORTCUTS Ask Siri, "Check my connection in TrueSignal" for an instant spoken result - no need to open the app. PRIVACY No ads. No tracking. No accounts. No data ever collected. TrueSignal only contacts the server you configure - nothing else! TrueSignal: bars lie. This doesn't. Thank you for your support of indie developers! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TrueSignal at every 2 days against WalkTest's every 2 months. 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. WalkTest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month and TrueSignal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WalkTest ships an update every 2 months, TrueSignal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WalkTest | TrueSignal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Staircase 3, Inc | David Schwind |
In-app purchases
WalkTest
- Monthly subscription$99.991 Month
- Monthly subscription$199.991 Month
- Monthly subscription$299.001 Month
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- Monthly subscription$399.991 Month
TrueSignal
- TrueSignal Monthly$0.991 Month
- TrueSignal Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- TrueSignal Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
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- TrueSignal Pro Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
- TrueSignal Pro Lifetime$19.99
- TrueSignal Lifetime Subscription$59.99
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