Comparison

iPerfman 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

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

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
Currently charting
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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

iPerfman4 screens
iPerf3 Client & Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iPerfman at Free against iPerf3 Client & Server's $6.99. iPerfman also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 50%) and device support (5 vs 3). iPerf3 Client & Server's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On ratings volume 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

iPerfman is free to download; iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99 up front. iPerfman sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iPerf3 Client & Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPerf3 Client & Server holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of iPerfman'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPerfman ships an update every 3 weeks, iPerf3 Client & Server every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
iPerfman versus iPerf3 Client & Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPerfmaniPerf3 Client & Server
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#191 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟 葛Vladimir Chemeris

Customer experience

iPerfman

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

iPerf3 Client & Server

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iPerfman

One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$1.99
  • Lifetime Pro$2.99
None

iPerf3 Client & Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPerfman free?
iPerfman 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, iPerfman or iPerf3 Client & Server?
iPerf3 Client & Server is rated higher. iPerfman averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while iPerf3 Client & Server averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do iPerfman or iPerf3 Client & Server have ads?
Neither iPerfman nor iPerf3 Client & Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPerfman or iPerf3 Client & Server?
iPerfman ships an update every 3 weeks, and iPerf3 Client & Server every 4 days. Most recently, iPerfman was updated on September 19, 2026 and iPerf3 Client & Server on September 23, 2026.

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