Speedtest.net

Developer

Ookla
Category

Tools
Version

5.5.2
Android OS

4.4
Downloads

760M
Content rating

3

Pro

👍 Speedtest by Ookla delivers fast, accurate network performance measurements using a global server network and a standardized testing methodology. One-tap tests report download and upload speeds, latency, jitter, and packet loss with reliable consistency, making it easy to diagnose slow connections, verify ISP claims, and compare performance across locations and providers.

👍 An intuitive interface provides clear, visual results and detailed diagnostics that both casual users and network professionals can understand. Real-time graphs, historical test logs, server selection, and simple sharing tools let you track performance trends, reproduce issues, and send evidence to support teams or social channels with a single tap.

👍 Available on iOS, Android, web, and desktop, Speedtest is a cross-platform standard trusted by millions and ISPs worldwide. Its expansive dataset enables meaningful comparisons over time and between networks, helping users and technicians validate service quality, troubleshoot mobile and Wi‑Fi problems, and produce shareable reports for accountability.

Con

👎 The free Speedtest app displays ads and frequently prompts users to upgrade to Speedtest Premium for advanced features like detailed history, server selection, and ad-free testing. These interruptions and paywalls can disrupt testing workflows and restrict useful diagnostics unless you subscribe, reducing value for casual or occasional users.

👎 Test results can vary widely depending on chosen server, time of day, device hardware, Wi‑Fi congestion, carrier throttling, or VPN use. Because Speedtest measures single-device throughput to a selected server, results may not accurately represent multi-device household performance, streaming quality, or real-world application behavior.

👎 Speedtest collects telemetry such as IP address, device identifiers, geolocation, ISP and performance metadata to provide and improve the service. While some data is anonymized, users may be uncomfortable with location and usage tracking; reviewing privacy settings and the app’s policy is necessary to understand data sharing and retention.