Comparison

NCSS vs LAN Speed Meter

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

Head to head
About

NCSS

This mobile application aids in property setup by providing real-time network status, equipment details, and device locations. Users can quickly scan device barcodes to add meter information or test connections to view device details instantly.

Highlights
  • Real-time network status
  • Equipment information viewing
  • Device location tracking
  • Barcode scanning for devices
  • Test connection functionality
  • View device details
Features
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The Next Century mobile app is used to assist with in-the-field property setup. Quickly view real-time network status, equipment information, and device locations. Easily scan any Next Century device barcode to add meter information, or use the test connection button on a Next Century Transceiver or Repeater and immediately view the device's details on your phone.

About

LAN Speed Meter

Features
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LAN Speed Meter - Professional Network Performance Testing Accurately measure the speed of your local network connections between devices. Whether you're testing your home Wi-Fi, office Ethernet, or NAS performance, LAN Speed Meter provides precise, real-time measurements you can trust. WHY LAN SPEED METER? Unlike internet speed tests that measure your connection to the web, LAN Speed Meter focuses on your LOCAL network performance - the actual speed between devices in your home or office. This is crucial for: - Testing Wi-Fi router performance - Optimizing NAS and file server speeds - Troubleshooting network issues - Verifying Ethernet cable quality - Measuring powerline adapter performance - Testing mesh Wi-Fi systems KEY FEATURES SERVER & CLIENT MODES - One device acts as server, another as client - Test real-world transfer speeds between any two devices - Simple setup - just share the IP address CUSTOMIZABLE TEST SIZES - Choose from 10MB, 50MB, 100MB, or 200MB - Custom size option for specific testing needs - Larger tests provide more accurate results REAL-TIME MONITORING - Live upload and download speed display - Progress tracking during tests - Instant results upon completion COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY - Automatic test result storage - Review past measurements anytime - Track network performance over time CROSS-PLATFORM SUPPORT - Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Test between iOS and macOS devices - Seamless experience across all platforms PRO VERSION BENEFITS Upgrade to unlock the full potential: * UNLIMITED TESTS - No daily limits * AD-FREE EXPERIENCE - Clean, distraction-free interface * PRIORITY SUPPORT - Get help when you need it * ONE-TIME PURCHASE - Pay once, use forever PERFECT FOR - Home users optimizing Wi-Fi coverage - IT professionals troubleshooting networks - Gamers ensuring optimal connection speeds - Content creators testing file transfer speeds - Anyone setting up or maintaining a home network HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose Server mode on one device 2. Start the server and note the IP address 3. Choose Client mode on another device 4. Enter the server's IP address 5. Start the test and watch real-time speeds 6. Review results in your test history TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS - Accurate measurements using direct TCP connections - Multi-threaded data transfer for maximum throughput - Support for various data sizes to accommodate different networks - Clean, intuitive interface designed for ease of use - Built with SwiftUI for modern iOS and macOS experience PRIVACY FIRST - All tests run locally on your network - No data sent to external servers - No tracking or analytics - Your network information stays private Whether you're a tech enthusiast, IT professional, or just want to know if you're getting the Wi-Fi speeds you're paying for, LAN Speed Meter gives you the tools to measure, monitor, and optimize your local network performance. Download now and start measuring your true network speed!

Screenshots

NCSS4 screens
LAN Speed Meter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NCSS at Free against LAN Speed Meter's $1.99. NCSS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

NCSS is free to download; LAN Speed Meter costs $1.99 up front. LAN Speed Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NCSS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NCSS versus LAN Speed Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCSSLAN Speed Meter
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Century Submetering Systems秋君 刘

In-app purchases

None

NCSS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LAN Speed Meter

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is NCSS free?
NCSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LAN Speed Meter free?
LAN Speed Meter costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do NCSS or LAN Speed Meter have ads?
LAN Speed Meter shows ads; NCSS does not.

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