# Ping vs iPerf3 Client & Server

The clearest difference is price: Ping at Free against iPerf3 Client & Server's $6.99. Ping also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (376 vs 8). iPerf3 Client & Server's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Ping is free to download; iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99 up front. Ping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPerf3 Client & Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

iPerf3 Client & Server holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 376 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Ping's written reviews are positive against 50% of iPerf3 Client & Server's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ping ships an update every 3 months, iPerf3 Client & Server every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ping | iPerf3 Client & Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-network-utility/id576773404/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iperf3-client-and-server/id6755545337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **376** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iurii Mozharovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/411678880) | [Vladimir Chemeris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854526571) |

## What reviewers say

### Ping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-network-utility/id576773404)

This network utility tests host reachability on IP networks. It supports both IPv4 and IPv6, with configurable settings for TTL, timeout, interval, and packet size. The app includes a library of favorite hosts and operates in the background.

**Highlights:** IPv4 and IPv6 support, Configurable TTL, timeout, interval, packet size, Favorite hosts library, Background mode, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Star | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate ping results
- 🚀 Convenient for network diagnostics
- 👍 Useful for IT professionals
- 👍 Excellent for home/business users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Favorites list issues (disappearing/changing)
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior (showing host as down when it's up)
- 🔍 Lacks DNS resolution information
- 🔍 No background ping capability
- 🔍 Limited customization options (packet size, interval, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Sliders are difficult to use for precise settings
- Ping results not always accurate
- App becomes unresponsive or crashes at times

**Requested features**

- Add audible ping notification
- Implement dark mode
- Allow setting custom port for pinging
- Provide timestamp for ping history
- Extend ping interval options (up to 1 minute)


### iPerf3 Client & Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iperf3-client-and-server/id6755545337)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ping free?

Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iPerf3 Client & Server free?

iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ping or iPerf3 Client & Server?

iPerf3 Client & Server is rated higher. Ping averages 4.3 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while iPerf3 Client & Server averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Ping or iPerf3 Client & Server have ads?

Neither Ping nor iPerf3 Client & Server shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ping or iPerf3 Client & Server?

Ping ships an update every 3 months, and iPerf3 Client & Server every 4 days. Most recently, Ping was updated on September 14, 2026 and iPerf3 Client & Server on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*