Speed Test on iPhone Without App
Before we begin with the third-party apps, you can also perform a speed test on the iPhone without an app using the Safari browser. Simply open the web browser, and go to speedtest.net. Now, the catch here is that Safari on iPhone does not support flash so if you select Ookla, you will be asked to download the app. To bypass this perform the following steps. Tap on the Share button from the bottom of the browser. Swipe the options and look for ‘request desktop site‘ tab.
You’d see a full version of the website. Perform the test as usual. Alternatively, you can also perform a speed test with fast.com by NETFLIX. It doesn’t use Flash so you don’t need to use the Desktop mode.
Best Wifi Speed Test App for iPhone
1. SpeedSmart
A basic speed test software with a basic interface. SpeedSmart calculates the latency, download, and upload speed. You may choose the default server by allowing location service or you may deny the location service to select a different server from the available options.
The app shows you certain details by default if you tap on the info icon on the top left corner. You can see average latency, download, and upload speed for your ISP, Wi-Fi, Mobile Network, and an average history of the past week and month. To see all your previous results just swipe right tap on any result to see details, share the report or open bandwidth calculator. Install SpeedSmart (free, $2 for ad-free version)
2. Internet Speed Test
Internet Speed Test app feels just like the previous app, however, to perform a speed-test just tap ‘begin test‘ on the app. The results will pop-up as download speed, upload speed, and ping rate. To see the result history and details swipe left on the home screen of the app. You can also choose a server from the list available by tapping the location button on the top left corner.
Install Internet Speed Test (free, $1 for ad-free version)
3. SpeedChecker
SpeedChecker will help you find more than just your average download and upload speed. You can know the average download time for specific tasks like songs, TV shows, Movies in different formats.
To perform a speed-test tap the ‘start test’ button. When the results pop-up, just swipe left to see various result windows. A connection quality result lets you know if your connection is good for web browsing, Siri, Gaming, Video Calls, music streaming, and video streaming. Swiping further left would give you estimated time durations for upload and download of songs, TV shows, movies, photos & videos, etc. The option to select a server of your choice is available in the paid version of the app only. Although, by allowing the location services you can choose to select the nearest server available in the free mode itself. Install SpeedChecker (free, $5 for pro version)
4. nPerf
A complex name to pronounce, nPerf does complex jobs as well. The app is capable of performing individual tests for speed, browsing, streaming, and a full test. All of this is available in the free version as well.
From the menu button on the top left corner, you can choose to perform a test of your choice. You will be surprised to see that the test happens in real-time right on your screen. What I mean to say is that, while doing a browsing speed test, you can actually see each page opening on your screen for Facebook, Google, Yahoo, LinkedIn and other popular websites that you may often visit. Install nPerf (free, $2 for the premium version)
5. Speedtest Master
In general Speedtest Master is an extremely basic app to perform an upload and download speed-test for your internet connection. But some additional tools make it worthy of being on this list.
Press ‘start’ on the home is for a basic speed-test and the results will be flashed on the screen. Like most of the apps on the list, you can even see the history of your previous tests in both list and graph formats. Additionally, under the ‘tools’ tab, you will see the Ping test, Network Diagnosis where you can check your Network, signal, DNS, and Internet Server strength. Another tool is a Wi-Fi detector to know who all are connected to your Wi-Fi. Install Speedtest Master (free, in-app purchases)
6. Network Analyzer
If you are on a workspace network and wondering why can’t you access the internet smoothly, Network Analyzer can help you figure out your basic upload and download speed and let you know the number of systems connected to your network.
On the dashboard or home screen of the app, you can see the info relating to your Connection, Wi-Fi, and Cellular network. You can perform a LAN scan which basically lets you know the number of systems connected to your network and lists the device IPs. The third tab on the bottom is for speed-test, which by the way, is pretty impressive graphically but that’s pretty much it. Install Network Analyzer Master Lite (free, $2 ad-free version)
7. Speedtest by Ookla
Been there, done that. Yes, I can hear your thoughts right now! So everyone knows this name because if you google speed-test, this is the first choice that pops-up. Well, the app has something more to offer here. Speedtest by Ookla is also among the few players that are all compatible with gigabit speeds.
Before you choose to perform a speed test, you can select a multi-connection or single connection and you may change the server as well. When you are on the server page, you can swipe a few servers right to mark them as a favorite so the automatic selector would then prefer those servers first. Apart from additional features like analytics, themes, and speed test units, etc, the app also doubles as a VPN service provider. The feature is only available in the paid version. Install Speedtest by Ookla (free, $1 for ad-free version)
8. Fast
Fast is a newly launched app and web service by NETFLIX, hence it had to make it to the list. The app performs just the basic speed tests for upload, download, and latency in the network. A little tab that reads ‘show more’ will unhide the settings icon where you can change the parallel connections and test duration settings. That’s pretty much it for this app.
Install Fast (free)
Best Apps For iPhone Wi-Fi Speed-test
Depending on your requirement you can choose any app on the list. If you doing a speed test for gaming, Ping is mostly what matters. Generally, Ping under 40-50 should be fine. There are basic speed test apps like SpeedSmart or complete network analyzers like nPerf. For a safe choice with extra features like VPN services, you can always stick with Ookla. But to be honest, if it’s just a one-time affair, simply choose to go with the browser options. DSLReports tests with multiple locations around the country and gives you an average. Also Read: 4 Different Ways to Test your Internet Speed
