iPerf3 Client & Server vs MELONVA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPerf3 Client & Server
This app provides a native interface for the iPerf3 network testing tool on iOS devices. It allows users to measure real throughput across various network types, compare network hardware, and identify bottlenecks. Advanced controls and automation features are included for detailed analysis.
- Client and server modes
- TCP/UDP tests
- Advanced test controls
- Shortcuts automation
- Saved server profiles
- History with charts
- Detailed network metrics
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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.
MELONVA
Explore and engage with sand art designs through a user-friendly interface. This application requires a compatible Melonva sand art device to function.
- Browse sand art patterns
- Play sand art designs
- Intuitive control interface
- Requires compatible device
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• Browse and play sand art patterns • Simple and intuitive control interface A compatible Melonva sand art device is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPerf3 Client & Server at 57% against MELONVA's 0%. iPerf3 Client & Server also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). MELONVA's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On ads, 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
MELONVA 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.
iPerf3 Client & Server holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPerf3 Client & Server has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of iPerf3 Client & Server's written reviews are positive against 0% of MELONVA's.
iPerf3 Client & Server ships an update every 4 days, MELONVA fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | iPerf3 Client & Server | MELONVA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladimir Chemeris | Xiamen Bining Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
iPerf3 Client & Server
MELONVA
In-app purchases
iPerf3 Client & Server
No in-app purchases
MELONVA
No in-app purchases
