Before We Begin
Whenever we experience slow Internet speeds, we tend to call our Internet provider for assistance. And very cleverly, they will redirect you to an ISP-made Internet speed testing website. Notably, such ISP-made speed test websites or sponsored apps always return high download/upload speeds. As such, it is always best to run the speed test at least three times and get the average reading. You should also use different Internet speed testing apps to get a better understanding. If you prefer not to install any more apps on your Android phone, you can also make use of these speed test sites.
1. Fast Speed Test
Fast Speed Test is one of my personal favorite Internet speed test apps. It is a simple app with a simple user interface. All you need to do is open the app, and that’s about it. The app will check your Internet connection speed and show you the result. For your info, this app is owned by Netflix. Hitting the “Show More Info” button gives you all the information about your Internet speed, such as latency uploaded/loaded, upload speed, client information, servers used, and your public IP address. Users can also save the speed results as records. Pros
Easy to useLightweight appNo ads
Cons
Cannot manually select which servers to run the speed test onPrimarily focused on download speeds
2. SpeedTest by Ookla
When it comes to Internet speed test apps, SpeedTest by Ookla is the most popular around. SpeedTest by Ookla is the go-to app for many users checking Internet speed. Though the app looks similar to the website, there are some key features embedded into the app. You can test your ping, download, and upload speed; the app keeps a record of the test results; you can perform a speed test from different servers; real-time graphs to show connection consistency; etc. Pros
Easy to useDetailed informationOffers an option to speed test from a different server location
Cons
Features can be overwhelmingContains ads
3. SpeedTest Master
SpeedTest Master is another powerful Internet speed testing app available for Android devices. Apart from letting you test Internet speed, it also features a Wi-Fi detector, ping test, Wi-Fi signal strength, Wi-Fi channel analysis, and data usage. In order to speed test, open the app and hit the Start button. Once completed, it will show details such as upload/download speed, ping, jitter, and data loss percentage. After every speed test session, an ad will pop up, which is kind of annoying. Pros
Simple to useSome additional featuresDetailed information
Cons
Full of adsFree version offers a limited number of speed tests
4. Simple Speedcheck
Simple Speedcheck is another Internet speed testing app that offers accurate results. The app features a clean user interface. Simple Speedcheck offers information about your Internet speed in the form of charts. It shows you outright the connected Wi-Fi signal strength. Hit the Test button, and it will show you all the standard details. The app also keeps a track of all of your previous speed tests and tells you if you performed a speed test over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Ads are everywhere, but you can get rid of them by making a $2.49 payment. Pros
Accurate speed resultsColored charts
Cons
Ads may ruin your experienceSome users claim this app runs in the background
5. Meteor
Meteor is a free speed testing app for those who are just looking for an app that can show them Internet speed test results. Meteor will show you information such as upload/download speed and ping. Notably, it can also show you how your Internet speed will work with the apps installed on your device. App performance details are shown with clarity. You can also perform tests at multiple locations and compare the test results – for example: work, home, etc. Pros
Yser interface is colorfulNo adsUnique app performance metric
Cons
None so far
Wrapping Up
You can make use of Internet speed testing apps to check whether your Internet connection is behind issues you have with any app. Meanwhile, you can also display Internet speed on the taskbar in Windows.
