Comparison

TrueSignal vs AdBlock Nova

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

AdBlock Nova

Features
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AdBlock Nova blocks ads and trackers across your iPhone for a faster, cleaner, more private browsing experience. FEATURES • Block ads and pop-ups in Safari with a powerful content blocker • System-wide ad and tracker blocking using secure on-device DNS • Faster page loads and less data usage • Stops trackers from following you across websites • Simple one-tap setup — turn it on and you're protected PRIVACY FIRST AdBlock Nova works entirely on your device. We don't collect, store, or sell your browsing data. Your activity stays private. Enjoy the web the way it should be — clean, fast, and ad-free.

Screenshots

TrueSignal4 screens
AdBlock Nova3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AdBlock Nova at none against TrueSignal's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TrueSignal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AdBlock Nova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TrueSignal versus AdBlock Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrueSignalAdBlock Nova
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid SchwindMARIA MUSHTAO

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TrueSignal

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time2
  • TrueSignal Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • TrueSignal Lifetime Subscription$59.99
None

AdBlock Nova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrueSignal free?
TrueSignal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AdBlock Nova free?
AdBlock Nova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrueSignal or AdBlock Nova have ads?
Neither TrueSignal nor AdBlock Nova shows ads.

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