Comparison

Network Speed Tester Server vs iPerfman Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Network Speed Tester Server

This utility app provides the necessary server component for network speed testing. It works in conjunction with a client app to measure WiFi performance throughout your home. Ensure the server device is near your router for accurate results.

Highlights
  • Network speed testing server
  • Works with iOS and tvOS client apps
  • Measures WiFi performance
  • Requires server device near router
  • Companion macOS app available
Features
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This app provides the server needed for testing with the free Network Speed Tester Client app for iOS and tvOS. Make sure the device running the server app is close to your WiFi router. Then use the client app on any device and move around your house to measure WiFi performance. There is also a combined client/server app available for the macOS platform called Network Speed Tester.

About

iPerfman Pro

This tool measures maximum achievable bandwidth on IP networks across Apple platforms. It offers a visual speedometer and speed chart to evaluate network performance, helping you find optimal router locations and simulate constrained network environments.

Highlights
  • Bandwidth measurement
  • Speedometer and speed chart
  • LAN network testing
  • Manual test parameter settings
  • UDP mode testing
  • Bandwidth limiting simulation
Features
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iPerfman is an iPerf3 tool that supports all apple platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS. The iperf series of tools perform active measurements to determine the maximum achievable bandwidth on IP networks. Beautiful speedometer and speed chart. You can test the LAN network speed to find the best WIFI router location. You can test more complex networks by manually setting test parameters, for example, to test the performance of UDP mode, and use the bandwidth-limiting functionality to simulate a bandwidth-constrained network environment. Overall, iPerfman is a powerful network speed measurement tool that helps you evaluate network performance and provides a better network experience. Pro features: 1. Additional parameters settings 2. Unlimited number of tests 3. Universal Purchase, one-time purchase full platform use. The iPerf v3.20 code is currently used. If you have any questions or suggestions about the use of the app, please contact us by email: 531sunlight@gmail.com

Screenshots

Network Speed Tester Server1 screens
iPerfman Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Network Speed Tester Server and iPerfman Pro both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of iPerfman Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Network Speed Tester Server's. iPerfman Pro also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). Network Speed Tester Server's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Network Speed Tester Server costs $1.99 and iPerfman Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Network Speed Tester Server against 5.0 for iPerfman Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Network Speed Tester Server's written reviews are positive against 89% of iPerfman Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Speed Tester Server ships an update every 8 months, iPerfman Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Network Speed Tester Server versus iPerfman Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Speed Tester ServeriPerfman Pro
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakehorn AG伟 葛

Customer experience

Network Speed Tester Server

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

iPerfman Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

Network Speed Tester Server

No in-app purchases

None

iPerfman Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Speed Tester Server free?
Network Speed Tester Server costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPerfman Pro free?
iPerfman Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Speed Tester Server or iPerfman Pro?
Network Speed Tester Server and iPerfman Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Network Speed Tester Server or iPerfman Pro have ads?
Neither Network Speed Tester Server nor iPerfman Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Speed Tester Server or iPerfman Pro?
Network Speed Tester Server ships an update every 8 months, and iPerfman Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Network Speed Tester Server was updated on September 17, 2026 and iPerfman Pro on September 5, 2026.

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