Best Network Throttling Tool Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 0+ network throttling tool apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Network Throttling Tool Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Surge 5Surge 5Free4.1★ (990)NoYesSep 2026
2Speed Test – Speed check toolSpeed Test – Speed check toolFree4.6★ (812)NoNoSep 2026
3Stream - Network Debug ToolStream - Network Debug ToolFree4.1★ (133)NoYesSep 2026
4Speed Test | HighSpeedInternetSpeed Test | HighSpeedInternetFree4.7★ (19K)YesNoSep 2026
5Network UtilityNetwork UtilityFree4.6★ (618)YesYesSep 2026
6ManageEngine Ping ToolManageEngine Ping ToolFree4.8★ (718)NoNoSep 2026
7Speed Test & Wifi Analyzer +Speed Test & Wifi Analyzer +Free4.4★ (24K)NoYesSep 2026
8Network Analyzer Pro: IP ToolsNetwork Analyzer Pro: IP Tools$3.994.8★ (9.1K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Network Throttling Tool

Surge 5#1

Surge 5 by Surge Networks Inc.

Advanced Network Toolbox
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.1(990 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#9in Developer Tools
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This advanced network utility allows developers to intercept, process, and forward network traffic. It offers deep control over connections, including URL redirection, local file mapping, and HTTPS decryption. Ideal for debugging and network analysis.

Speed Test – Speed check tool#2

Speed Test – Speed check tool by 燕辉 冯

Acquire your network situation
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(812 ratings)
Free
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Measure your network's upload and download speeds for 2G, 3G, 4G, and WiFi. This tool provides accurate results quickly and includes additional network utilities like ping and nslookup. Track your speed history to compare network performance.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 👍 Simple and user-friendly
  • 📊 Detailed speed and connection information
  • 💻 Works well on various devices

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Occasional inaccuracies in speed measurements
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔌 Inconsistent performance on some networks
Stream - Network Debug Tool#3

Stream - Network Debug Tool by Stream Lab Inc.

HTTPS Sniff / Request Replay
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.1😐(133 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#64in Developer Tools
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This tool allows developers to inspect HTTP and HTTPS network traffic on iOS devices. It enables capturing requests, replaying them, and managing host configurations for testing different environments. Essential for debugging network issues and understanding application behavior.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Free and powerful HTTP packet sniffer tool
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🔧 Useful for network debugging and troubleshooting
  • 💡 Built-in JSON viewer and utilities (RSA, Base64 encryption/decryption)
  • ✏️ Ability to edit and resend requests
  • 📤 HAR export functionality for sharing captured data
  • 🎮 Effective for extracting game data (Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail)
  • 💰 No ads and minimal monetization (optional in-app purchases)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Certificate installation fails on iOS 18.x versions
  • 🐛 Gacha history recording not working properly
  • 🐛 'Code 0' error when generating JSON links
  • 🐛 VPN profile conflicts requiring app reinstallation
  • ⚠️ Requires installing system certificates (security concern)
  • ⚠️ Built-in blacklist cannot be disabled or customized
  • 🔒 Security risks from certificate installation on system
  • 📱 Incompatible with older iOS versions (iOS 8)
  • 🌐 Certificate download server issues (192.168.0.2 address problems)
  • ❌ Difficult setup process with multiple steps
  • 🔴 Lacks gzip response decompression support

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FAQ about Network Throttling Tool

What are the best network throttling tool apps for iPhone?
Surge 5 tops our network throttling tool apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 990 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top network throttling tool apps we rank are free to download, including Surge 5 and Speed Test – Speed check tool.
Surge 5 has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
Surge 5 is an advanced network utility designed for developers. It allows you to take over device network connections, process and modify network requests and responses, forward traffic to other proxy servers, and intercept specific data. It's a powerful tool for network analysis and debugging.
Key features include taking over HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic, modifying requests/responses with JavaScript, forwarding traffic with flexible rules, intercepting and decrypting HTTPS traffic, ad blocking, local DNS mapping, and detailed traffic measurement. It also supports various proxy protocols and advanced DNS features.