Speedtest Tracker App vs ShellMan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speedtest Tracker App
Monitor your home network performance with this lightweight companion app for your self-hosted Speedtest Tracker instance. View test history, run new tests, and see detailed metrics like ping, download, and upload speeds directly from your iPhone.
- Dashboard with latest results
- Run new speed tests
- Detailed test history
- Server information
- Aggregate statistics
- Home screen widgets
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Speedtest Tracker App is a clean, fast, and lightweight companion for your self‑hosted Speedtest Tracker instance. Instantly see your latest results, browse test history, run new tests, and keep tabs on your home network performance—all from your iPhone. This app is unofficial and not affiliated with Speedtest Tracker, Ookla, or Speedtest.net. Features • Dashboard: See your latest result—ping, download, upload, jitter, packet loss, server info, and more. • Run Tests: Trigger a new speed test from the app. • Recent Results: Browse detailed history with per‑test metrics. • Result Lookup: Enter a test ID to view full details. • Servers: View servers from your instance and mark a favorite. • Stats: Totals, averages, and min/max values across your tests. • Settings: Connect via Base URL and API Token; stored securely on device. • Widgets: Pin your most recent result to your Home Screen. Designed for self‑hosted users The app communicates only with your Speedtest Tracker server. It doesn’t collect analytics or personal data, and your API token remains on your device.
ShellMan
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ShellMan is the most powerful local-network controller for your Shelly Gen 2, Gen 3, and Gen 4 smart home devices. No cloud. No subscription. Pure local control. Disclaimer: This app is an independent, unofficial third-party tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way connected to Allterco Robotics Ltd. or its subsidiaries. "Shelly®" is a registered trademark of Allterco Robotics Ltd. All product names, logos, and brands mentioned are property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification purposes. This app communicates with devices using their publicly documented, open JSON-RPC 2.0 API. DISCOVER YOUR DEVICES • Auto-discover devices instantly via mDNS — no IP addresses needed • Scan your entire subnet to find every Shelly on your network • Add devices manually by entering their IP address CONTROL EVERYTHING • Turn switches on/off with a single tap • Dim lights to the perfect level • Adjust colour temperature and RGB colour for smart bulbs • Open, close, and position covers and blinds with precision REAL-TIME MONITORING • Live status updates via WebSocket — see your devices react in real time • Energy dashboard with power, voltage, current, and consumption data • Sensor readings: temperature, humidity, flood, smoke, motion, and illuminance MANAGE YOUR DEVICES • View firmware versions and update devices over the air • Batch-update multiple devices at once • Create and manage schedules directly on each device • Reboot or factory-reset devices when needed WORKS WITH YOUR HOME • Full support for password-protected devices (SHA-256 Digest authentication) • Automatic reconnection if a device drops off the network • Dark mode, light mode, and system theme support • Available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, 中文, and 日本語 Compatible with all Shelly Gen 2, Gen 3, and Gen 4 devices. Gen 1 devices are not supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Speedtest Tracker App at every 3 days against ShellMan's fortnightly. ShellMan's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Speedtest Tracker App ships an update every 3 days, ShellMan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedtest Tracker App | ShellMan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Carmosino | Lars Roth |
In-app purchases
Speedtest Tracker App
No in-app purchases
ShellMan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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