Comparison

PacketPuffin 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

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/

About

GBoy Speed Test

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

PacketPuffin4 screens
GBoy Speed Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GBoy Speed Test at none against PacketPuffin's 3. PacketPuffin's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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. PacketPuffin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GBoy Speed Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PacketPuffin versus GBoy Speed Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacketPuffinGBoy Speed Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel KlaverRey Santelli

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PacketPuffin

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
None

GBoy Speed Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PacketPuffin free?
PacketPuffin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GBoy Speed Test free?
GBoy Speed Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PacketPuffin or GBoy Speed Test have ads?
Neither PacketPuffin nor GBoy Speed Test shows ads.

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