# OpenPacketLoss vs BufferSpeed

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenPacketLoss at none against BufferSpeed's 9. OpenPacketLoss also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BufferSpeed sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OpenPacketLoss asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenPacketLoss ships an update fortnightly, BufferSpeed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenPacketLoss | BufferSpeed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bufferspeed/id6803741495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vishnu Nampoothiri UK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579499876) | [Chris Drinkard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834754872) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenPacketLoss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openpacketloss-server/id6761511150)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BufferSpeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bufferspeed/id6803741495)

This app goes beyond standard speed tests to diagnose network performance issues. It measures latency under load and bufferbloat, providing a grade and explanation to help identify and communicate network problems affecting calls, games, and streams.

**Highlights:** Download and upload speed tests, Idle and loaded latency measurement, Jitter and packet loss detection, Bufferbloat grading (A-F), Test history logging, Explanation of latency impact

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Guardian Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Agency Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Pro - Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Guardian Annual | $179.99 | per year |
| Agency Annual | $359.99 | per year |
| 500 AI Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 AI Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 AI Credits | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenPacketLoss free?

OpenPacketLoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BufferSpeed free?

BufferSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do OpenPacketLoss or BufferSpeed have ads?

BufferSpeed shows ads; OpenPacketLoss does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenPacketLoss or BufferSpeed?

OpenPacketLoss ships an update fortnightly, and BufferSpeed every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenPacketLoss was updated on October 25, 2026 and BufferSpeed on October 31, 2026.

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