# SpeedTest vs Browser

The clearest difference is update cadence: Browser at every 5 weeks against SpeedTest's every 3 months. SpeedTest's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.6 for SpeedTest against 4.7 for Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 29 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of SpeedTest's written reviews are positive against 71% of Browser's.

SpeedTest ships an update every 3 months, Browser every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeedTest | Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtest-wifi-and-netflashspeed/id6747879141/reviews) | **[4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-search-engine-internet/id6751641328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [鑫磊 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747413821) | [汶娟 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752397317) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeedTest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtest-wifi-and-netflashspeed/id6747879141)

This network utility measures internet speed, monitors system performance, and provides network tools like Ping and DNS. It offers scenario-specific tests for gaming, streaming, and office use, with a focus on privacy and precise connectivity insights.

**Highlights:** Speed Test (download/upload/ping), System Monitor, Network Tools (Ping/DNS/IP), Scenario-specific tests, Real-time diagnostics, Privacy-first design

**In-app purchases:** none


### Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-search-engine-internet/id6751641328)

This utility app integrates web browsing with network speed testing and a unique animated comment system. It offers multi-language support and allows for efficient settings management within a single interface.

**Highlights:** WebKit-based web browser, Real-time network speed testing, Animated comment system, Settings management, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeedTest free?

SpeedTest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Browser free?

Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpeedTest or Browser?

Browser is rated higher. SpeedTest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Browser averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do SpeedTest or Browser have ads?

Both SpeedTest and Browser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeedTest or Browser?

SpeedTest ships an update every 3 months, and Browser every 5 weeks. Most recently, SpeedTest was updated on October 24, 2026 and Browser on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*