Internet Connection Checker vs Obkio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Internet Connection Checker
This utility app automatically detects and displays your current internet connection status, type (Wi-Fi, mobile, or none), and speed. It provides essential information without requiring any user interaction, updating instantly when your connection changes.
- Detects internet connection
- Identifies connection type (Wi-Fi, mobile)
- Measures connection speed
- Automatic background checks
- Real-time updates
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• Internet Connection Checker is the best way to check your Internet connection. • Often you see the Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G or LTE sign on your device, but you don't know whether your connection really works. The app will display you all the information you need to know. Features: • Check whether you are connected to the Internet or not. • Check the connection type: Wi-Fi, mobile Internet or no connection. • Check the speed of your connection. The current speed is constantly updated. • No user interaction needed. The app checks everything automatically. As soon as your connection type changes, the app will recognize it and immediately display the new informations.
Obkio
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Network Performance Intelligence For Everyone. Easy monitoring solution for IT and Network Administrators.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Obkio at Free against Internet Connection Checker's $0.99. Obkio also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 35 months). Internet Connection Checker's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ads, 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
Obkio is free to download; Internet Connection Checker costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Internet Connection Checker ships an update every 35 months, Obkio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Internet Connection Checker | Obkio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolas Schotten | Obkio inc. |
In-app purchases
Internet Connection Checker
No in-app purchases
Obkio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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