Comparison

OpenPacketLoss vs HomeNetworkTesting

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

Head to head
About

OpenPacketLoss

Features
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OpenPacketLoss-Server is a lightweight utility that transforms your computer into a dedicated network testing endpoint. By hosting the server on your own hardware, you can measure the precise quality of the connection between two points on your network, eliminating the unpredictable variables of the public internet. How to Use It Run the Server: Launch the app on a stable PC or laptopβ€”this becomes your "target" device. Connect the Client: Use any OpenPacketLoss client on a different device (such as a phone, tablet, or another PC). Troubleshoot: Start the test to view real-time packet loss, jitter, and latency. Why Run Your Own Server? Testing against a server you control allows you to isolate your hardware. You can instantly determine if connection drops are caused by faulty cables, weak Wi-Fi, or router congestion, or if the issue is actually with your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

About

HomeNetworkTesting

Features
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Test your network speed instantly and diagnose problems in one tap. Get clear, professional analysis to optimize your home network for smoother browsing, streaming, and gaming.

Screenshots

OpenPacketLoss3 screens
HomeNetworkTesting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OpenPacketLoss at 14.0 against HomeNetworkTesting's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
OpenPacketLoss versus HomeNetworkTesting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenPacketLossHomeNetworkTesting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVishnu Nampoothiri UKAchim Bauer

In-app purchases

None

OpenPacketLoss

No in-app purchases

None

HomeNetworkTesting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenPacketLoss free?
OpenPacketLoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeNetworkTesting free?
HomeNetworkTesting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenPacketLoss or HomeNetworkTesting have ads?
Neither OpenPacketLoss nor HomeNetworkTesting shows ads.

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