Comparison

Network Analyzer vs iPerf3 Client & Server

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

Head to head
About

Network Analyzer

Diagnose Wi-Fi and internet connectivity issues with a suite of network analysis tools. Discover devices on your LAN, test connectivity with ping and traceroute, and scan for open ports.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi LAN scanner
  • Device discovery
  • Ping and traceroute
  • Port scanner
  • DNS lookup
  • Network information display
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Network Analyzer is a free, easy-to-use network toolkit that turns your iPhone or iPad into a handy diagnostic instrument. Scan your network, discover every device connected to it, and troubleshoot connection problems in seconds - no technical background or extra hardware required. Built for curious home users and IT professionals alike, it packs a LAN device scanner, ping, traceroute, port scanner, DNS lookup, and whois into one clean, fast app. Try it for free, and upgrade to Network Analyzer Pro whenever you want advanced tools like traceroute visualization on the map, internet speed test, Wake on LAN, IP calculator, MAC address browser, and more. LAN scanner: - Fast and reliable detection of all network devices - IP addresses of all discovered devices - MAC addresses and vendor names of discovered devices - NetBIOS, mDNS (Bonjour), LLMNR, DNS, SNMP, and WS-Discovery name where available - Reachability (ping) test of discovered devices - IPv6 availability and discovered IPv6 addresses Ping & traceroute: - Round-trip delay including IP address and hostname for every network node - Country detection of the analyzed server - Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 Port scanner: - Scan common ports, custom port ranges, or the complete port range - Detection of closed, firewalled, and open ports - Description of the known open port services Whois: - Look up domains, IP addresses, and AS numbers - Support for both classic whois and the modern RDAP protocol DNS lookup: - Functionality similar to nslookup or dig - Query all record types at once or one specific type - Support for A, AAAA, CAA, CNAME, HINFO, LOC, MX, NAPTR, NS, PTR, SOA, SPF, SRV, SSHFP, TXT records Network information: - Default gateway, external IP (v4 and v6), DNS server, HTTP proxy - Wi-Fi network information such as SSID, BSSID, router vendor, security type, IP address (v4 and v6), and subnet mask - VPN, USB Ethernet, and personal hotspot connection details - Cell network information such as IP address and network type, with dual SIM support More: - Light and dark theme - Full IPv6 support everywhere - Detailed help - Regular updates

About

iPerf3 Client & Server

Measure real network throughput across Wi-Fi, cellular, VPN, or LAN. This tool helps compare network devices, validate changes, and identify bottlenecks with detailed metrics and advanced controls. It requires access to an iPerf3 server.

Highlights
  • Client and server modes
  • TCP/UDP tests
  • Advanced test controls
  • Shortcuts automation
  • Saved server profiles
  • History with charts
  • Detailed network metrics
Features
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Requires access to an iPerf3 server (local, VPN, or remote). This is not a general Internet speed test. iPerf3 Client & Server brings the standard iPerf3 tool to iPhone and iPad with a clean, native UI. One purchase also unlocks the Mac version. Measure real throughput across Wi-Fi, cellular, VPN, or LAN. Compare routers and access points, validate ISP or VPN changes, and find bottlenecks. Key features: - Client and server modes - TCP/UDP tests, including bidirectional and reverse - Advanced controls: duration, parallel streams, bandwidth caps, window size, MTU - Shortcuts automation + x-callback-url for power users - Saved server profiles and favorites - History with charts and CSV/JSON export - Detailed metrics: throughput, latency, jitter, packet loss Automate repeatable workflows with Apple Shortcuts or x-callback-url (run tests, fetch results, and chain actions). Built for network engineers, sysadmins, and power users who need accurate, repeatable results.

Screenshots

Network Analyzer4 screens
iPerf3 Client & Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Network Analyzer at Free against iPerf3 Client & Server's $6.99. Network Analyzer also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 57%) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 11). iPerf3 Client & Server's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On in-app purchases and device support 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 Analyzer is free to download; iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPerf3 Client & Server holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer has 6.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Network Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 57% of iPerf3 Client & Server's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, iPerf3 Client & Server every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Network Analyzer versus iPerf3 Client & Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork AnalyzeriPerf3 Client & Server
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.6 (6.9K ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6.9K — better11
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechetVladimir Chemeris

Customer experience

Network Analyzer

All ratings6,792 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,674 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.1%

iPerf3 Client & Server

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Network Analyzer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Inaccurate speed test results
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More advanced network analysis tools
  • Ability to block unauthorized devices
  • Real-time network monitoring and alerts
  • Improved dark mode compatibility

iPerf3 Client & Server

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer

No in-app purchases

None

iPerf3 Client & Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPerf3 Client & Server free?
iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Analyzer or iPerf3 Client & Server?
iPerf3 Client & Server is rated higher. Network Analyzer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while iPerf3 Client & Server averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Network Analyzer or iPerf3 Client & Server have ads?
Network Analyzer shows ads; iPerf3 Client & Server does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Analyzer or iPerf3 Client & Server?
Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, and iPerf3 Client & Server every 4 days. Most recently, Network Analyzer was updated on November 1, 2026 and iPerf3 Client & Server on October 30, 2026.

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