Comparison

Ping vs iPerf3 Performance Test Tool

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

Head to head
About

Ping

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
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Ping is a network utility used to test the reachability of a host on an IP network. Features: - Supports both IPv4 and IPv6 - Configurable TTL, timeout, send interval, and packet size - Built-in library of favorite hosts - Background mode (up to 30 seconds) - Completely free, no ads

About

iPerf3 Performance Test Tool

Measure wireless network bandwidth and throughput on your local network without an internet connection. Create TCP and UDP data streams to survey WLAN performance. Supports client or server modes and generates shareable test reports.

Highlights
  • Measure wireless network bandwidth
  • Create TCP and UDP data streams
  • Survey local WLAN performance
  • Client or server mode support
  • Generate shareable test reports
  • Compatible with other iPerf3 platforms
Features
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This is the IOS distribution of iPerf version 3(also called iPerf3). iPerf3 network tool measure the wireless network bandwidth(throughput) either at Home or Enterprise by creating Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) data streams, you can survey the performance of LOCAL wireless network(WLAN) by this tool WITHOUT internet connection. Features - Automatically find out the highest throughput among the given bandwidth - Built-in pre-configured profiles to test different application throughput, e.g VoIP - Rich options supported WORKING IOS distribution of iPerf3 - Support running as iPerf3 client or server mode - Customize options and arguments quickly, useful while running multiple times - Compatible with other common platforms' distribution of iPerf3 - Automatically generate test report which can be shared to other Apps, e.g Email - Support from iOS6 and above !!! Note !!! This tool is IOS distribution of iPerf3, NOT compatible with lower version of iPerf3(also called iPerf or iPerf2)

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
iPerf3 Performance Test Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ping at 85% against iPerf3 Performance Test Tool's 31%. Ping also leads on price (Free vs $2.99). iPerf3 Performance Test Tool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads 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

Ping is free to download; iPerf3 Performance Test Tool costs $2.99 up front. Ping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPerf3 Performance Test Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping ships an update every 3 months, iPerf3 Performance Test Tool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ping versus iPerf3 Performance Test Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingiPerf3 Performance Test Tool
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (376 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings376 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIurii MozharovskyiWei Zhao

Customer experience

Ping

All ratings376 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.0%

iPerf3 Performance Test Tool

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%

Bugs and requests

Ping

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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)
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  • Display resolved IP address even on timeouts

iPerf3 Performance Test Tool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ping

One-time1
  • Golden Star$0.99
None

iPerf3 Performance Test Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iPerf3 Performance Test Tool free?
iPerf3 Performance Test Tool costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ping or iPerf3 Performance Test Tool have ads?
Neither Ping nor iPerf3 Performance Test Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ping or iPerf3 Performance Test Tool?
Ping ships an update every 3 months, and iPerf3 Performance Test Tool every 2 months. Most recently, Ping was updated on October 4, 2026 and iPerf3 Performance Test Tool on October 6, 2026.

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