Comparison

OpenSpeedTest vs iPerfman

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

Head to head
About

OpenSpeedTest

This application allows you to set up your own network speed test server. You can then use any web-enabled device to test download and upload speeds within your local network. It helps diagnose and improve your internet experience by identifying local network issues.

Highlights
  • Launch HTML5 network speed test server
  • Test download and upload speeds
  • Accessible via web browser
  • Diagnose local network issues
  • Improve internet experience
  • Supports Docker and source code
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An application for launching HTML5 Network Speed Test Server. You can test download & upload speed from any device within your network with a web browser that is IE10 or new. How to use OpenSpeedTest Network Speed Test Server? You need two devices in between your WiFi router. Run OpenSpeedTest Server App on one device and connect directly to your router, if it's a wireless device, put it within 1.5 meters. Navigate to the URL shown in OpenSpeedTest Server App from the second device. Now you can test download and upload speed from other devices on your network to the device with OpenSpeedTest-Server. Important Info : - Use the Fastest Device Available with you for Server. - Use 5Ghz WiFi Band for Maximum Performance. - Do not minimize this Application or run in background. When you run a speed test. Are you experiencing slow internet usage? Endless buffering? Probably due to a congested wifi channel. You may need to change your WiFi router location or adjust your router settings. OpenSpeedTest-Server is here to help you to improve your internet experience. Test Your WiFi (Wireless) or Ethernet Connection (Wired Connection) and Fix your local network before pointing fingers towards your ISP for a slow and sluggish internet experience. Introducing HTML5 Network Speed Test Server for iOS. For Headless/large-scale deployments, Docker image and Source Code are available. Why do you need to Create Your Own SpeedTest Server? You can run OpenSpeedTest Server in your Home Lab, Office Server or Cloud Server. So that you or employees who work from home can run a speed test to your office and make sure they can run everything smoothly. Choosing between ISP1 & ISP2. Sometimes your ISP2 is Faster than ISP1 when you test your speed on popular speed test sites. But when you connect to your Home/Office/Cloud, that slower connection may perform better. The only way to find out is to run a speed test against your infrastructure. Troubleshooting network issues. It is common even when your Internet connection is working fine, but some of the devices in your network may experience trouble getting decent connectivity to the internet. The issue might be the wrong VLAN ID or Faulty Switch. If you run a Local network speed test, you can find and fix these issues easily. Before you add a repeater. Most repeaters will reduce your network speed by 50%, so if you put it far away, it will perform worse, and if you put it too close, you will not get enough coverage if you run a Local Network speed test. Depending on the application requirements, you can decide exactly where you need to put your repeater. Browsing experience. Many useful browser extensions are out there that we all know and love. But some of them are really slowing you down for a few seconds per page you visit. You may see good performance when you test your network performance via File Transfer or Command-line utilities, but you may experience poor performance when browsing the internet. This is due to a bad browser configuration that includes unwanted extensions installed. From my experience, only keep the one you are going to use every single day. Extensions that you may use once in a while should be removed or disabled for maximum performance. If you see poor performance, try OpenSpeedTest from Private Window or Incognito Window. This tool can be used to check the browser performance and impact of Extensions on your browsing experience. No client-side software or plugin is required. You can run a network speed test from any device with a web browser that is IE10 or newer.

About

iPerfman

This utility measures maximum achievable bandwidth on IP networks across Apple platforms. It offers a beautiful speedometer and speed chart, allowing for LAN testing and advanced parameter adjustments to simulate network conditions.

Highlights
  • Bandwidth measurement
  • Speedometer and speed chart
  • LAN network testing
  • Customizable test parameters
  • UDP mode performance 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 you with a better network experience. Purchase Pro to unlock: 1. Additional parameters settings 2. Unlimited number of tests 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

OpenSpeedTest4 screens
iPerfman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenSpeedTest at none against iPerfman's 2. OpenSpeedTest also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). iPerfman's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. iPerfman sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. OpenSpeedTest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenSpeedTest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of OpenSpeedTest's written reviews are positive against 60% of iPerfman's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSpeedTest ships an update every 3 months, iPerfman every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OpenSpeedTest versus iPerfman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSpeedTestiPerfman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVishnu Nampoothiri UK伟 葛

Customer experience

OpenSpeedTest

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative39.3%

iPerfman

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpenSpeedTest

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

iPerfman

One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$1.99
  • Lifetime Pro$2.99

Questions

Is OpenSpeedTest free?
OpenSpeedTest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPerfman free?
iPerfman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenSpeedTest or iPerfman?
OpenSpeedTest is rated higher. OpenSpeedTest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while iPerfman averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do OpenSpeedTest or iPerfman have ads?
Neither OpenSpeedTest nor iPerfman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenSpeedTest or iPerfman?
OpenSpeedTest ships an update every 3 months, and iPerfman every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenSpeedTest was updated on October 2, 2026 and iPerfman on September 19, 2026.

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