Comparison

Speedtest Tracker App vs NetAlertX Companion

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Dashboard with latest results
  • Run new speed tests
  • Detailed test history
  • Server information
  • Aggregate statistics
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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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.

About

NetAlertX Companion

Monitor your home network security and connected devices in real-time. Quickly identify unknown devices and manage your network status directly from your phone. Requires a self-hosted NetAlertX server to function.

Highlights
  • Live device overview
  • Intruder detection
  • Secure API connection
  • Modern native design
  • Privacy-focused
  • Quick setup
Features
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Your NetAlertX Mobile Companion Take control of your home network security. NetAlertX Companion is a fast, minimal, and native client designed specifically for your self-hosted NetAlertX instance. See exactly which devices are connected to your WiFi, monitor their offline/online status, and quickly spot unknown intruders right from your phone. IMPORTANT PREREQUISITE This is a client application. It requires a running, self-hosted NetAlertX instance on your home network (e.g., hosted via Docker, Raspberry Pi, or a custom homelab server) to function. It will not scan your network standalone without a server connection. Core Features: Live Device Overview: Get a real-time list of all online and offline devices, including their IP and MAC addresses. Intruder Detection: Quickly identify unknown or newly connected devices on your network. Secure API Connection: Connects directly and securely to your local server using your NetAlertX API token. Modern Native Design: Built entirely with Jetpack Compose for a lightning-fast, smooth, and beautiful Material Design experience. Privacy First: All data stays between your phone and your local server. No third-party tracking, no cloud accounts required. Quick & Easy Setup: Enter your NetAlertX server IP or URL. Paste your secure API token (found in your NetAlertX Web UI settings). Connect and instantly view your network status! Perfect for homelab enthusiasts, network administrators, and anyone running self-hosted tools like Pi-hole, Home Assistant, or NetAlertX who wants a dedicated mobile dashboard.

Screenshots

Speedtest Tracker App4 screens
NetAlertX Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speedtest Tracker App at 4.7 against NetAlertX Companion's 1.0. Speedtest Tracker App also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.5). 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

Speedtest Tracker App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Speedtest Tracker App versus NetAlertX Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedtest Tracker AppNetAlertX Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph CarmosinoAli Kabiri

In-app purchases

None

Speedtest Tracker App

No in-app purchases

None

NetAlertX Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedtest Tracker App free?
Speedtest Tracker App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetAlertX Companion free?
NetAlertX Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speedtest Tracker App or NetAlertX Companion?
Speedtest Tracker App is rated higher. Speedtest Tracker App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NetAlertX Companion averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Speedtest Tracker App or NetAlertX Companion have ads?
Neither Speedtest Tracker App nor NetAlertX Companion shows ads.

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