Comparison

iPerf3 Client & Server vs iPerf NetTest

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
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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

iPerf NetTest

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iPerf Network Speed Test Tool Your go-to solution for professional network performance testing, all in one app! Key Features Multiple Test Configurations Save and manage multiple iPerf parameter presets for different scenarios (Wi-Fi, mobile, enterprise networks). Switch between them in one tap without reconfiguring settings every time. Complete Test History All test results are automatically saved, including bandwidth, latency, jitter, and packet loss data. Filter and view trends over time to track your network’s performance changes. One-Tap Result Sharing Share detailed test reports instantly with colleagues or save them for your records. Easily compare results across different networks or time periods. Standard iPerf Protocol Support Built on the reliable iPerf framework, with support for TCP/UDP modes, custom ports, test durations, and parallel streams. Accurate data for both casual and advanced users. Clean, Focused Interface Designed for efficiency, with no clutter. Get straight to testing with an intuitive layout that keeps advanced options accessible for power users. Ideal For Home and office network troubleshooting 4G/5G mobile network speed comparisons Enterprise and data center network testing Learning the iPerf protocol with a practical tool Download now and experience professional-grade network testing that’s fast, accurate, and always within reach.

Screenshots

iPerf3 Client & Server4 screens
iPerf NetTest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iPerf NetTest at Free against iPerf3 Client & Server's $6.99. iPerf NetTest also leads on 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iPerf NetTest 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iPerf3 Client & Server versus iPerf NetTest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPerf3 Client & ServeriPerf NetTest
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir Chemeris尧 付

In-app purchases

None

iPerf3 Client & Server

No in-app purchases

None

iPerf NetTest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPerf3 Client & Server free?
iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPerf NetTest free?
iPerf NetTest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPerf3 Client & Server or iPerf NetTest have ads?
Neither iPerf3 Client & Server nor iPerf NetTest shows ads.

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