Comparison

Slimm vs NetBar

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

Head to head
About

Slimm

Features
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Running out of iCloud space? Let Slimm slim it down! Free up massive amounts of iCloud storage through smart compression and external backups, all while keeping your complete history and timeline intact in the Photos app. Your precious memories are never lost. By keeping low-resolution media in your iCloud timeline and offloading the original, high-quality files to your local storage (Free) or other cloud storage options (requires Slimm Pro), Slimm gives you the best of both worlds. Enjoy seamless iCloud syncing and accurate photo memory recommendations, while avoiding hefty storage costs. It's the ultimate, clever solution to your storage woes.

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NetBar

Features
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Check slow Wi-Fi with download and upload tests, ping checks and the network traffic observed by your iPhone. TEST MORE THAN DOWNLOAD SPEED Watch the speedometer respond to measured throughput. Each download and upload phase targets at least 10 seconds. Check idle and loaded latency, jitter, TCP connection-probe loss, and consistency to understand how your connection behaves during a test. Measurements depend on your network and the test server. CHECK PING BEFORE YOU PLAY Test public endpoints associated with popular games, streaming services, and websites. See reachability, latency, jitter, and consistency together. These are TCP connection checks, not private game-server ping, ICMP packet-loss tests, or playback-quality measurements. SEE LIVE TRAFFIC AND OBSERVED DATA USAGE View download and upload activity in bits or bytes per second. Review Wi-Fi and cellular traffic observed by NetBar, with daily and monthly charts. Observed usage is not a complete carrier bill, router total, or per-app report. KEEP A USEFUL HISTORY Review recent results locally on your iPhone. NetBar Pro adds retained history, comparisons, custom public targets, and CSV export for a closer look at your connection over time. LATEST READINGS AT A GLANCE Start a Live Activity to see the latest measured rates on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported iPhones. iOS can suspend background apps: readings are marked stale when NetBar cannot take new measurements. This is not continuous monitoring while the app is closed. START FREE. UPGRADE ONCE. Get 3 successful speed tests per day, 7 days of history, built-in service checks, and live traffic readings. Optional NetBar Pro is a one-time purchase for unlimited successful tests, retained history, comparisons, custom public targets, CSV export, and ad removal. No subscription is required. NO ACCOUNT OR VPN REQUIRED Results stay on your device. NetBar does not inspect packet contents, browsing history, or individual app activity. Tests contact public providers and transfer real data, potentially substantial amounts on fast connections. The free version displays Google AdMob banners in History; privacy choices are provided where required. See the privacy policy for provider and advertising data handling. NetBar is not affiliated with or endorsed by the services whose public endpoints it checks. The interface supports English, Hindi, Spanish, French, and German.

Screenshots

Slimm3 screens
NetBar1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Slimm at none against NetBar's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Slimm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetBar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slimm ships an update every 3 days, NetBar every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Slimm versus NetBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlimmNetBar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS1817.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅ› ๅ‘จAnita Goyal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slimm

One-time1
  • Slimm Pro$3.99
1 purchases

NetBar

One-time1
  • NetBar Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Slimm free?
Slimm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetBar free?
NetBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slimm or NetBar have ads?
NetBar shows ads; Slimm does not.
Which is updated more often, Slimm or NetBar?
Slimm ships an update every 3 days, and NetBar every 2 days. Most recently, Slimm was updated on October 24, 2026 and NetBar on October 31, 2026.

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