Comparison

Internet Speed Limiter vs GizmoSQL

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

Head to head
About

Internet Speed Limiter

Control your device's internet speed with this intuitive application. Create and manage custom speed profiles, monitor real-time data usage, and set per-app or per-IP limits. Automate speed adjustments based on location, time, or other triggers for efficient data management.

Highlights
  • One-click activation
  • Custom speed profiles
  • Real-time data usage monitoring
  • Per-app/IP speed limits
  • Data saving options
  • Control Centre and Shortcuts integration
  • Live Activity display
Features
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Limit your internet speed using this simple app. * It's simple to use and activate in one click. You can also add and manage different speed profiles and switch between them seamlessly. * Internet Speed Limiter lets you throttle the bandwidth of your Apple Device. Finely control download and upload speed on your device. * It works by creating a local VPN that intelligently throttles all your internet traffic right on the device. Because the VPN is created and runs entirely locally, no data is ever sent to any third-party server. Your connection stays completely private. 100% safe and 100% under your control. * Real Time Internet Usage Analyse what service / IP is using more data with live history of entire Internet Traffic going through your device. Find out what are hidden services that use data in background. * Overrides - Per app, per website, and per IP limits Identify domains / services / IP address used by certain App from real time history and group them together into one app. Then put override on that entire app for limiting its upload or download speed. * Restrict - Stop an app, website or IP completely * Advance Data Saving Options - Track data usage and switch to slower speed or completely restrict internet on device after data allowance is used up. Get reminders about data usage. * Shortcuts, Control Centre and Automations Start or stop a speed profile from Control Centre, or start, stop, and switch profiles using the Shortcuts app. Trigger automatically by location (office, home, port, vessel), by time of day, or by any other Shortcut automation you already use. No need to open the app every time the network or other conditions should change. Use speed limiter smartly with complex shortcuts and automations to save even more data seamlessly. There is also a shortcut to trigger Live Activity that shows real time speed usage. * Live Activity on Dynamic Island and Lock Screen Live Activity puts your real-time download and upload speed on Dynamic Island and the Lock Screen. iOS has no built-in place that shows current internet speed while you use other apps. Only this app can pin that live rate on the Island and the lock screen, so you see usage without unlocking or opening Settings. Glance once, know how fast the phone is running, and catch a spike before it burns through your data. * Use Cases Developers can use it to simulate how real word speeds affect their apps, websites and services for iOS. They can also add latency to packets to simulate users. Seafarers, Mariners and other users for whom data is expensive and limited. Set a download and upload cap so streaming apps, social apps, and background updates uses less data instead of burning a prepaid SIM, roaming pack, shared hotspot, or shipboard allotment. For seafarers, mariners and anyone else on metered connection, crew WiFi, or a tight monthly plan - this limiter keeps email, messaging, and essential tools usable while one video stream no longer finishes the quota. Useful for Developers who want to Simulate and test their app or service under real speeds on iPhone or iPad itself without Mac, proxy or Network Link Conditioner. Choose any Data Speed, add latency and watch live throughput while every service on the device runs through that pipe. It’s useful for testing application behaviour under limited throughput, and getting a clearer picture of per-device or per-app bandwidth use. Developers and QA can troubleshoot timeouts, broken loaders, and poor offline behaviour on a physical iPhone, then turn the limiter off in one tap.

About

GizmoSQL

Transform your mobile device into a powerful SQL database server. Connect from any device on your network using the Arrow Flight SQL protocol. Explore and query your data with built-in tools.

Highlights
  • DuckDB and SQLite backends
  • Arrow Flight SQL protocol
  • Built-in SQL client
  • Data browser
  • Network connectivity
  • TLS encryption
  • Username/password authentication
Features
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The GizmoSQL app turns your iPhone or iPad into a high-performance SQL database server using the Arrow Flight SQL protocol — the same columnar data transfer standard used in enterprise analytics. START A SERVER IN SECONDS Choose DuckDB or SQLite as your backend, tap Start, and you have a fully functional database server running on your device. Connect from laptops, desktops, or other devices on your network using any Arrow Flight SQL client — including JDBC, ADBC (Go, Python, C++), ODBC, and Node.js drivers. DUCKLAKE COMPATIBLE Access your DuckLake using your GizmoSQL mobile server. The PostgreSQL and httpfs extensions are pre-loaded so you can connect to and query your data lake seamlessly. BUILT-IN SQL CLIENT Write and execute SQL queries directly on your device with a terminal-style interface. Features include syntax highlighting, box-drawing table output, query timing, and automatic result pagination for large datasets. DATA BROWSER Explore your database visually. Navigate catalogs, schemas, and tables. View column names, types, and constraints. Preview data and manage tables — all without writing a query. KEY FEATURES - DuckDB and SQLite database backends - Arrow Flight SQL protocol for high-performance columnar data transfer - Automatic TLS encryption with self-signed certificates - Username/password authentication with JWT session tokens - Configurable query timeout, logging, and init SQL commands - Export database files via the Files app — copy to iCloud Drive, AirDrop, or any sharing method - Real-time server logs with color-coded severity levels - Active session monitoring BUILT FOR ANALYTICS DuckDB is an analytical database engine optimized for complex queries over large datasets. Combined with Arrow Flight SQL's columnar transport, GizmoSQL delivers fast query results whether you're running TPC-H benchmarks or exploring real-world data on the go. CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE ON YOUR NETWORK Once the server is running, any device on the same Wi-Fi network can connect using the displayed connection string. GizmoSQL supports the full Arrow Flight SQL protocol including prepared statements, transactions, catalog metadata, and bulk data ingest. See: https://gizmodata.com/gizmosql for more details. View the source code at: https://github.com/gizmodata/gizmosql

Screenshots

Internet Speed Limiter4 screens
GizmoSQL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GizmoSQL at $0.99 against Internet Speed Limiter's $19.99. On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Internet Speed Limiter costs $19.99 and GizmoSQL $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Internet Speed Limiter against 5.0 for GizmoSQL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Internet Speed Limiter ships an update every 9 days, GizmoSQL every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Internet Speed Limiter versus GizmoSQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInternet Speed LimiterGizmoSQL
Price$19.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#120 — better#200
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeuralQuarkGizmo Data LLC

Customer experience

Internet Speed Limiter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

GizmoSQL

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Internet Speed Limiter

No in-app purchases

None

GizmoSQL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Internet Speed Limiter free?
Internet Speed Limiter costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GizmoSQL free?
GizmoSQL costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Internet Speed Limiter or GizmoSQL?
Internet Speed Limiter and GizmoSQL are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Internet Speed Limiter or GizmoSQL have ads?
Neither Internet Speed Limiter nor GizmoSQL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Internet Speed Limiter or GizmoSQL?
Internet Speed Limiter ships an update every 9 days, and GizmoSQL every 2 weeks. Most recently, Internet Speed Limiter was updated on November 7, 2026 and GizmoSQL on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Internet Speed Limiter or GizmoSQL?
Internet Speed Limiter currently peaks at #120 in the App Store charts, and GizmoSQL at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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