Comparison

iPerf3 Client & Server vs CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud

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

Head to head
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.

About

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud

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CloudFox is your mobile cloud manager for Hetzner Cloud. Manage your servers, firewalls, volumes and DNS zones directly from your iPhone or iPad. Hetzner Cloud • Create, start, stop and manage servers • View server details and performance metrics • Configure firewalls and manage rules • Create, edit, attach and detach volumes • Manage backups and snapshots • Manage DNS zones and records • Manage private networks and routes • Use multiple Hetzner Cloud accounts SSH • Connect directly to your servers • Password and public key authentication • Integrated SSH terminal Files • Connect to Nextcloud, S3, FTP/FTPS and WebDAV • Upload, download, rename, move and delete files Additional features • Light and dark mode • App lock with device authentication • Import and export your settings and accounts CloudFox is designed for developers and system administrators who need to manage their infrastructure while on the go.

Screenshots

iPerf3 Client & Server4 screens
CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud at Free against iPerf3 Client & Server's $6.99. iPerf3 Client & Server's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPerf3 Client & Server ships an update every 5 days, CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
iPerf3 Client & Server versus CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPerf3 Client & ServerCloudFox for Hetzner Cloud
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#107 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir ChemerisKarsten Strunk

In-app purchases

None

iPerf3 Client & Server

No in-app purchases

None

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPerf3 Client & Server free?
iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud free?
CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPerf3 Client & Server or CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud have ads?
Neither iPerf3 Client & Server nor CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPerf3 Client & Server or CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud?
iPerf3 Client & Server ships an update every 5 days, and CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud every 2 weeks. Most recently, iPerf3 Client & Server was updated on October 9, 2026 and CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud on October 5, 2026.

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