Comparison

iPerf3 Client & Server vs Punktfunk

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

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.

Highlights
  • Low latency game streaming
  • Virtual display support
  • DualSense and Xbox controller support
  • Microphone passthrough
  • High bitrate streaming
  • Open source client and server
Features
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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

Screenshots

iPerf3 Client & Server4 screens
Punktfunk4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iPerf3 Client & Server versus Punktfunk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPerf3 Client & ServerPunktfunk
Price$6.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir ChemerisEnrico Buehler

Customer experience

iPerf3 Client & Server

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Punktfunk

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iPerf3 Client & Server

No in-app purchases

None

Punktfunk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPerf3 Client & Server free?
iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Punktfunk free?
Punktfunk costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPerf3 Client & Server or Punktfunk have ads?
Neither iPerf3 Client & Server nor Punktfunk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPerf3 Client & Server or Punktfunk?
iPerf3 Client & Server ships an update every 5 days, and Punktfunk every 4 days. Most recently, iPerf3 Client & Server was updated on October 9, 2026 and Punktfunk on October 12, 2026.

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