Comparison

Test Network Speed vs Packetly Network Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Test Network Speed

Features
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Network Speed Test helps you quickly see if your connection is stable and fast. Start a test with one tap to measure latency (ping), download speed, and upload speed. During the test, you can watch real-time speed changes; when it finishes, you get clear results plus an easy-to-understand speed ranking for quick comparison. Browse your history to compare performance across different networks, and see helpful connection details for Wi‑Fi and cellular. The interface is clean and straightforward—great for troubleshooting slowdowns, checking your plan speeds, or re-testing after changing routers or locations.

About

Packetly Network Toolkit

Features
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Packetly is a private network diagnostics toolkit for iPhone. Run ping, DNS, SSL/TLS, port, traceroute, HTTP, subnet and domain-expiry checks without an account. See live TLS details, inspect DNS records, follow every hop, check security headers and save useful results. Local reminders warn you before a certificate or domain expires. Your history and favorites stay on your device. Packetly has no account system, analytics or developer-operated backend. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Test Network Speed3 screens
Packetly Network Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Test Network Speed at none against Packetly Network Toolkit's 3. Packetly Network Toolkit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. Packetly Network Toolkit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Test Network Speed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Test Network Speed ships an update every 3 weeks, Packetly Network Toolkit weekly. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Test Network Speed versus Packetly Network Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTest Network SpeedPacketly Network Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB43 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Camuning Technology Co., LTDMaksym Tkachenko

In-app purchases

None

Test Network Speed

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Packetly Network Toolkit

Subscriptions2
  • Packetly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Packetly Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Packetly Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Test Network Speed free?
Test Network Speed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Packetly Network Toolkit free?
Packetly Network Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Test Network Speed or Packetly Network Toolkit have ads?
Test Network Speed shows ads; Packetly Network Toolkit does not.
Which is updated more often, Test Network Speed or Packetly Network Toolkit?
Test Network Speed ships an update every 3 weeks, and Packetly Network Toolkit weekly. Most recently, Test Network Speed was updated on October 5, 2026 and Packetly Network Toolkit on October 5, 2026.

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