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Top Wi-Fi Apps Comparison Table
All free speed test apps are effective, but it helps to look at the number of ratings and reviews on the App Store and Google Play to determine what appeals to you.
Fast Speed Test ranks worse, but it only got 222 reviews on the App Store. Others performed better and generally received enough reviews to warrant an accurate rating.
| App Store Rating | Number of App Store reviews | Google Play Rating | Number of Google Play reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The meteor | 4.7 | 4.6k | 4.8 | 125k |
| Speed Test by Okla | 4.5 | 23.5k | 4.6 | 1.41 m |
| Speed test | 3.9 | 222 | 4.1 | 47.1k |
| Internet Speed Test Speed Check | 4.9 | 95.4k | 4.5 | 541k |
| Speed Test Master | 4.6 | 13.6k | 4.5 | 1 m |
| V-SPEED Speed test | 4.7 | 1.1k | 4.8 | 469k |
Best Wi-Fi Apps to Test Network Performance
The meteor
The Meteor app will perform a quick network test and then list your download, upload and ping performance. It also allows you to test the expected performance for a number of apps, including YouTube, Slack, FaceTime, Google Maps, and Netflix. Available on the app. App store And Google Play.
Speed Test by Okla
Speedtest by Ookla is one of the most popular Wi-Fi test apps on the market. Once downloaded, users can use the app to test network speed, streaming performance, and more. An in-app hamburger menu provides access to past performance results, listing previous download and upload speeds and information on ping, jitter, and packet loss. It is available at App store And Google Play.
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Speed test
Fast Speed Test is owned by Netflix and is available as an app or on Fast.com. The app and web versions have a minimal interface, perfect for quickly determining your network speed without being bombarded with ads. However, it lacks the advanced network testing feature that other speed test apps offer. It is available at App store And Google Play.
Internet Speed Test Speed Check
Internet Speed Test Speed Check app has wifi speed test feature with no user interface. After the test, the results page will illustrate expected performance for email, browsing, gaming, streaming, and video chat using a five-point rating system. The app also makes it easy to use past speed tests to gauge performance history and connectivity fluctuations over time. A “Wi-Fi Finder” button is included at the bottom of the app, but you’ll need to install a separate SpeedSpot app to use this feature. It is available at App store And Google Play.
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Speed Test Master
The Speed Test Master app performs download and upload network speed tests and displays this information, as well as details about jitter and packet loss. The tools feature also includes a Wi-Fi detector to detect nearby connectivity. Available at App store And Google Play.
V-SPEED Speed test
V-SPEED Speed Test offers a fast Wi-Fi test with a vivid and easily navigable user interface. Like the other apps on this list, it evaluates network performance and stores past results. The app also makes it easy to share your Wi-Fi test results on social media for those who are so inclined. It is available at App store And Google Play.
