Comparison

NetPulse vs GBoy Speed Test

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

Head to head
About

NetPulse

Features
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NetPulse gives you a complete WiFi and network toolkit right in your pocket. Whether you're troubleshooting a slow connection, scanning your home network for unknown devices, or running a speed test — NetPulse does it all in one clean, fast app. WIFI INFO & SIGNAL QUALITY See your network name (SSID), security type, IP address, subnet, DNS servers, and a real-time signal quality estimate. Share your WiFi as a QR code with one tap. INTERNET SPEED TEST Measure your real download and upload speeds with a built-in speed test. Track your results over time and compare performance across sessions. LAN SCANNER Discover every device connected to your WiFi. See IP addresses, hostnames, and response times across your entire local network in seconds. PING & TRACEROUTE Run live ping tests to any host and see latency in real time. Trace the full route your data takes across the internet with our TCP-based traceroute. DNS LOOKUP Query A, AAAA, and PTR records for any domain. Built directly into the app — no third-party service required. PORT SCANNER Scan the 20 most common ports on any host or device. See which services are open and identify potential security issues on your network. IP INFO & WHOIS Get geolocation, ISP, timezone, and organization details for any public IP address. Run Whois/RDAP lookups on any domain to see registration details. SSL CERTIFICATE CHECK Verify the security certificate for any HTTPS site. See subject, issuer, and expiry information at a glance. DATA USAGE MONITOR Set a custom monthly data plan limit and track your network usage by session. Get alerts when you approach your limit. PRO VERSION — TRY FREE Go Pro for 24 hours free. Remove all ads, unlock priority speed tests, and access the full network toolkit with no restrictions. Pro plans: • Monthly: $4.99/month • Yearly: $49.99/year Subscriptions auto-renew. Cancel anytime in App Store Settings. NetPulse is built for home users, IT professionals, students, gamers, and anyone who wants to understand and optimize their network connection. No account required. No unnecessary permissions. Just powerful tools that work. Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/privacytermsconditionnetpulse/home Apple Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GBoy Speed Test

Easily check your internet speed, ping, and upload/download performance. Understand what your connection means for browsing, gaming, and streaming with real-world ratings. Get detailed connection insights like IP address and network type.

Highlights
  • Accurate download, upload, and ping measurement
  • Real-world experience ratings for browsing, gaming, streaming
  • Connection details (IP, ISP, Wi-Fi/cellular)
  • Cellular network insight (carrier, 5G/LTE)
  • VPN detection
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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GBoy Speed Test makes checking your internet connection simple, fast, and clear. With one tap, measure your connection's download speed, upload speed, and ping — then see what those numbers actually mean for the things you do every day. FEATURES - Accurate speed measurement — download, upload, and ping, powered by a fast, reliable testing engine - Real-world Experience Ratings — instantly see how your connection performs for Browsing, Gaming, Streaming, and FaceTime Calls - Connection details — view your IP address, ISP, and whether you're on Wi-Fi or cellular - Cellular insight — see your carrier and network generation (5G / LTE) when testing on cellular - VPN detection — know when a VPN is active and affecting your results - Clean, simple design — no clutter, no accounts, no sign-up required, and best of all, no ads (ever) Whether you're troubleshooting a slow connection, checking your new internet plan, or just curious how your Wi-Fi stacks up, GBoy Speed Test gives you clear answers in seconds. GBoy Speed Test is brought to you by Graffitiboy Technologies, Inc.

Screenshots

NetPulse4 screens
GBoy Speed Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GBoy Speed Test at none against NetPulse's shown. NetPulse's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NetPulse versus GBoy Speed Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetPulseGBoy Speed Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAPP TEAMRey Santelli

In-app purchases

None

NetPulse

No in-app purchases

None

GBoy Speed Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetPulse free?
NetPulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GBoy Speed Test free?
GBoy Speed Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetPulse or GBoy Speed Test have ads?
NetPulse shows ads; GBoy Speed Test does not.

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