Comparison

Internet Speed Test vs PacketPuffin

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

Head to head
About

Internet Speed Test

Features
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Is your internet actually fast — or just fast enough to fool a basic speed test? Netest goes deeper. In seconds, get your real download and upload speeds, measure latency, and run a bufferbloat test that reveals whether your connection struggles under load — the hidden reason video calls drop and games lag even when your speed looks fine. Speed Test Accurate, server-based download and upload measurements with real-time graphs. Compare results over time and see exactly how your ISP performs day to day. Bufferbloat Detection The test most apps skip. Netest floods your connection and measures how badly latency spikes — graded A through F so you know if your router is the real problem. Network Scanner See every device on your Wi-Fi. Netest performs a deep scan using mDNS/Bonjour discovery to identify device names, types, open services, and ports. Spot unknown devices instantly. Network Info & ISP Dashboard View your local and external IP, geolocation, ISP name, and connection type at a glance. Premium users get a full ISP performance dashboard with history trends. Built-in Network Tools • Ping test with average latency • DNS lookup for any hostname • Port checker for any host and port History & Reports Every test is saved. Export a professional PDF report to share with your ISP or IT team with one tap. Clean, always-on design Dark interface optimized for quick checks. No clutter, no ads interrupting your results. Whether you're troubleshooting a slow connection, vetting a new ISP, or just curious what's on your network — Netest gives you the full picture. ................. Terms & Conditions: https://dikr.org/terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://dikr.org/privacy-policy/

About

PacketPuffin

This app offers a private and user-friendly internet speed test, providing detailed insights into download/upload speeds, ping, and jitter. It also includes advanced network tools for deeper analysis of your connection health and performance.

Highlights
  • Private speed testing
  • Download and upload speed measurement
  • Ping and jitter analysis
  • Router and internet latency checks
  • DNS lookup speed
  • Packet loss detection
  • Wi-Fi scanner
  • DNS benchmark
Features
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PacketPuffin is a fast, beautiful internet speed test that respects your privacy. No accounts. No tracking. No ads. Your results stay on your device. Tap once and see exactly what your connection is doing — download and upload speeds, ping, and jitter — with a clear read on whether it's fast enough for 4K streaming, video calls, and gaming. WHY PACKETPUFFIN - Truly private — no sign-up, no analytics, no data collection. Results are stored only on your device, and you can delete them anytime. - Honest results — real measurements built to handle everything from slow cellular to multi-gigabit Wi-Fi. - Beautiful and simple — a clean, modern design that makes your network easy to understand. MORE THAN JUST SPEED Every test also checks the health of your connection: - Router latency — how fast your own router responds - Internet latency — round-trip time to the wider internet - DNS lookup — how quickly names resolve - Packet loss — the dropped packets behind stutters and lag NETWORK TOOLS (PacketPuffin Pro) Go deeper with tools usually reserved for desktop apps: - Wi-Fi Scanner — see every device on your network, with names and makers, so you can spot anything that shouldn't be there - DNS Benchmark — find the fastest DNS resolver for where you are - Ping & Bufferbloat tests — measure latency under load, the thing that actually ruins calls and games - Full history and trends — track your speed over time and catch problems before they cost you PRIVATE BY DESIGN Most speed tests upload your results to a server and build a profile around your IP address. PacketPuffin doesn't. Your results are never uploaded — each test is written to your device and nowhere else, and you can delete them anytime. Tests work by exchanging meaningless random data with PacketPuffin's own test endpoints, which count the bytes and throw them away. No account, no analytics, no profile. PACKETPUFFIN PRO — PRICING - Pro Monthly — $1.99 per month - Pro Annual — $14.99 per year - Pro Lifetime — $39.99, a one-time purchase (not a subscription) Subscriptions renew automatically at the price above unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Payment is handled by Apple — the app never sees your payment details. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dklaver15.github.io/packetpuffin-privacy/

Screenshots

Internet Speed Test4 screens
PacketPuffin4 screens

Verdict

The call

Internet Speed Test and PacketPuffin are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Internet Speed Test sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PacketPuffin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Internet Speed Test versus PacketPuffin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInternet Speed TestPacketPuffin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHARAFA BOUKHALFADaniel Klaver

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Internet Speed Test

Subscriptions2
  • Netest Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Netest Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
3 purchases

PacketPuffin

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Internet Speed Test free?
Internet Speed Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PacketPuffin free?
PacketPuffin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Internet Speed Test or PacketPuffin have ads?
Neither Internet Speed Test nor PacketPuffin shows ads.

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