Are you constantly wondering if you're getting the speed you're paying for when it comes to Wi-Fi and mobile data? You don't have to call your ISP every time your internet is slow or your video keeps buffering. With these Android applications you can check Wi-Fi and Internet speed from your smartphone.
So that you don't have to go through various speed test programs in the Play Store, we have collected simple applications with which you can check the Internet speed on your Android phone.
Speedtest by Okla
Speedtest from Ookla is one of the most popular Internet speed testing solutions. Using Ookla's Speedtest to test your speed will help you determine your upload, ping, and download speeds. If your Wi-Fi speed is low, then you can immediately share information with your provider from the application.
The app is great for testing video streaming. It plays multiple clips to measure the video quality on your network. Along with the results, you will also receive additional information about whether the quality is suitable for your Android phone.
Speedtest requires access to your location and other permissions on your smartphone to function properly.
Besides the interface, is there anything else worthwhile?
If one design is not enough for you to delete one application and download another from Google Play, then Meteor has a couple more arguments in its favor. Firstly, there are no advertisements and the ability to turn them off for money. This is not to say that Speedtest is annoying with banners during testing and when demonstrating results, but why not take advantage of the opportunity to download the application without advertising?
In addition, Meteor has the ability to evaluate network connection speed not in pure numbers, but in relation to the requirements of popular applications. Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Uber, Spotify, Google Maps - for these and ten other popular programs in various categories, Meteor evaluates the Internet speed on a smartphone and gives a rating for the comfort of use. This will be useful for those who do not have a very stable mobile Internet at home or in the office and want to figure out what the speed is enough for without trying.
Meteor: Speed Test for 3G, 4G, 5G Internet & WiFi
The Meteor app allows you to quickly check your Internet speed over Wi-Fi and 3G, 4G and 5G networks. With the touch of a button, you can run a speed test within seconds.
The results displayed include download speed, upload speed and ping. With Meteor, you can also see how well certain apps will perform at the speed you currently have.
There are no advertisements in the Meteor application, which can be an additional advantage for choosing this program.
How to add an Internet speed widget to your desktop
Go to the Play Store and install the “ Speed Indicator ” application. It's free and doesn't take up much memory. After this, run the utility.
Go to settings (click on the “ gear ”). Scroll down and check the box next to “ Enable floating widget ”. You must first allow the utility to overlay on top of other windows. Now just drag the created widget onto your desktop.
Speedtest Master
SpeedTest Master is a simple application for testing Internet speed using an Android phone. After testing the speed, the home page displays your upload and download speeds, although you must view an ad before accessing this data.
With SpeedTest Master you can also test the availability of nearby WiFi networks, as well as ping tests and Wi-Fi signal tests. In the History tab, you can also view all the data for weeks and months.
While the free version works well, you can upgrade to the premium version and enjoy the app without ads, test speed without restrictions, determine who else is using your Wi-Fi, and test the latency of different websites.
Speed test sites
As we have already said, it is better not to use this method of measuring speed, but if you really want or are not able to install a special application, then this method will be better than nothing.
You just need to follow any of the links below, scroll down the page a little to the “start test” buttons and wait for the results. List of sites
- https://yandex.ru/internet/
- https://2ip.ru/speed/
Simple Speedcheck
As the name suggests, this app offers a simple speed test to determine your internet speed. The app also has a ping test for your internet connection and detects outages or connection problems.
You can easily track your testing history, get more information and tips on the Internet using this application. Upgrading to the premium version will allow you to use the application without advertising.
Measurement via file upload in browser
The most inaccurate of the methods, but it may also be sufficient in certain situations; you just need to find any file on the Internet and try to download it, then go to the “download manager” of your browser and see there the speed at which it is downloaded. But we warn you that the speed of downloading files may be limited on the side of the server from which the download is taking place, so this method is not always suitable.
So that you don't have to scour around looking for such a file, you can use the file below, it's just a large text file.
test-speed-ru-100mb.bin [98.09 Mb] (downloads: 126)
If you are experiencing problems with your Internet speed, this article will help you by describing solutions to common problems.
Speed test
The description of this program should begin with a review on the Play Market. The application was created purely for displaying advertising, the speed test comes second here. If this doesn’t scare you and other applications have not helped you, then you can look at this miracle.
Like other apps on this list, Speed Test can be used to test Wi-Fi speed from your phone. This app checks the upload, download and ping speed of your Wi-Fi connection.
The simple interface allows you to monitor your internet speed and provides additional information such as network names and specific dates for speed tests.
Speed Test also contains ads, so you'll have to watch them to access your results.
Why is Meteor better than Speedtest?
If we talk about the concept, in terms of changing the speed of network connection it is hardly possible to come up with any innovations. You launch the application, it checks the ping, the speed of downloading and uploading data, and then shows the result. It turns out much like with weather applications - attractive design and ease of data provision win. Meteor looks better and more modern compared to Speedtest, and it also has a built-in assistant with tips for inexperienced users.
Free programs to check Internet speed on PC and mobile devices
If you use the above services several times in a row, you will notice that the Internet throughput indicators will always be different. This is normal, but not entirely informative, especially when the connection is intermittent. Applications, unlike web services, allow you to monitor network traffic continuously. And this is their main advantage.
NetTraffic for Windows
The NetTraffic utility, available in installation and portable versions, is a small window that constantly hangs in the corner of the screen, where the connection speed is displayed in real time.
In addition to current data, it collects traffic statistics for time periods specified by the user. Can monitor multiple network interfaces simultaneously.
TMeter for Windows
TMeter is a more advanced Internet traffic monitoring tool than the previous utility, but it is also very easy to understand and use. In addition to speed parameters, it collects statistics about the IP addresses of visited resources, ports, protocols, etc.
Tmeter has a built-in firewall and traffic distributor (traffic shaper) between local network devices. These functions become available if the program is running on a computer that is used as a gateway to connect other devices to the Internet.
NetworkTrafficView
The NetworkTrafficView utility is designed to monitor the entire flow of information passing through the network adapter, including the data transfer rate. Initially it is in English, but a localizer has been released for it (available on the download page), which you just need to copy to the folder with the executable file or program archive.
NetworkTrafficView works without installation and does not require any special settings. Connection data is displayed in table form in the main and only window of the utility.
Internet speed test for Android
The Internet Speed Test mobile application is not only stylishly designed, but also very functional. In addition to collecting the main speed characteristics of Wi-Fi and 2/3G networks, it displays the delay time of sending packets, allows you to select a test server (its availability and distance affect the performance), accumulates statistics and publishes test results on social networks.
The application is also convenient because it supports even very old versions of Android.
Meteor - speed test for Android
Meteor - speed test is one of the few mobile applications that received the highest user rating - 4.8 points. It not only shows the real speed of the Internet connection, but also determines how fast popular network programs will work with the current connection quality. Among such programs are social network clients, browsers, Gmail, YouTube, Skype, WhatsApp, Wase navigator, Google Maps, Uber taxi service, etc. A total of 16 different applications.
Other advantages of Meteor are that it supports all types of network connections, including 4G, and does not contain advertising.
