Downloading apps

Where can I download Speedtest apps?

The official Speedtest by Ookla apps are available across the digital storefronts for every major platform: you can find the free applications in the Apple App Store (for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV), the Google Play Store (for Android), and the Microsoft Store (for Windows), ensuring you can check your network speeds on virtually any device, from your pocket to your TV screen.

What features are only available on the Speedtest apps?

Here are the features only available on the Speedtest applications:

Downdetector Integration: Allows you to check the real-time status of popular online services (like streaming platforms or social media) to instantly see if a service-wide outage—not just your internet—is causing issues.

Speedtest Maps: Provides crowdsourced maps that visualize mobile carrier coverage and performance in your area, helping you find the best connected spots.

Video Test: A specialized tool that measures your network’s capacity for streaming by testing factors like maximum achievable resolution (e.g., 4K, 1080p) and load time, giving you a real-world score for video quality.

Why do my speeds vary between my computer and other mobile devices?

The algorithm used on the Speedtest.net website and the Speedtest.net app are very similar, so the difference in speeds is probably due to one of these outside factors:

Differences in hardware: If you’re both on a Wi-Fi connection, know that phones and tablets typically have less sophisticated Wi-Fi antennae than larger devices like laptops. This difference may negatively impact your phone’s Wi-Fi speed, especially in areas of high interference on the 2.4 Ghz Wi-fi frequency.

Differences in available bandwidth: Make sure that the tests don’t overlap each other, as each test needs to have your entire bandwidth to itself. Additionally, make sure nothing else is downloading at the same time.

Differences in connection: Make sure the phone and your computer are actually testing on the same connection. You may have Wi-Fi turned off, and accidentally be testing your cellular speeds instead.