iPerf3 Client & Server vs Punktfunk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Punktfunk
Stream games from your PC or server to Apple devices with low latency. Supports virtual displays, multiple controller types, and microphone passthrough. Offers high bitrate streaming for enhanced visual quality.
- Low latency game streaming
- Virtual display support
- DualSense and Xbox controller support
- Microphone passthrough
- High bitrate streaming
- Open source client and server
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Punktfunk is the next generation of local game streaming. Stream from your Linux PC, headless server or laptop to your Apple devices — with low latency and built-in support for virtual displays. That means the resolution matches exactly the device you are streaming to. Windows hosts are supported as well. Both our client apps and the server/host are open source. Punktfunk sets itself apart from existing solutions through lower latency, which we achieve with our own QUIC-based protocol. More features: • Comprehensive DualSense controller support (adaptive triggers, LEDs and rumble) • Xbox controller support • Microphone passthrough: optionally forward the microphone from your client to the host • Heavily optimised client with Metal-based rendering • 1 Gbps+ ready: a lot of work went into supporting high bitrates, so high resolutions and refresh rates are possible. Requires a good network/Wi-Fi • (Experimental) Browse the host's game library on the client and launch games directly • Windows hosts: 10-bit colour and HDR support • Statistics: glass-to-glass latency measurement • Mouse and keyboard support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Punktfunk at 100% against iPerf3 Client & Server's 50%. Punktfunk also leads on price ($2.99 vs $6.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99 and Punktfunk $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iPerf3 Client & Server ships an update every 5 days, Punktfunk every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPerf3 Client & Server | Punktfunk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladimir Chemeris | Enrico Buehler |
Customer experience
iPerf3 Client & Server
Punktfunk
In-app purchases
iPerf3 Client & Server
No in-app purchases
Punktfunk
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iPerf3 Client & Server free?
Is Punktfunk free?
Do iPerf3 Client & Server or Punktfunk have ads?
Which is updated more often, iPerf3 Client & Server or Punktfunk?
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