Comparison

iPerf Reloaded vs WeakSim

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

Head to head
About

iPerf Reloaded

Measure local network performance with this tool, which uses the industry-standard iPerf3 to test TCP throughput between devices. It allows for detailed analysis of Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and VPN connections without relying on remote servers.

Highlights
  • Local network speed testing
  • TCP and UDP protocol support
  • Real-time throughput charting
  • Test result sharing (image/CSV)
  • Historical test data storage
  • Optimized iPad landscape layout
Features
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iPerf Reloaded brings the power of iPerf3 — the industry-standard network performance tool — directly to your iPhone and iPad. WHAT IS IPERF? iPerf3 is an open-source tool used by network engineers, IT admins, and enthusiasts worldwide to measure real TCP throughput between two devices. Unlike internet speed tests that hit a remote server, iPerf tests your LOCAL network — Wi-Fi, Ethernet, VPN tunnels, or any IP connection — giving you accurate, raw numbers without server-side bottlenecks. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Measure download and upload throughput to any iPerf3 server on your network • TCP and UDP protocol support • Test with 1–10 parallel streams to saturate high-speed links • Choose test durations: 5 s, 30 s, or unlimited • Watch throughput evolve live in a smooth 5Hz real-time chart • Share test results as an image or CSV export • Optimized iPad landscape layout • Save and compare past test runs in the built-in history • Reusable test profiles for recurring measurements • UDP diagnostics with packet loss, jitter, and out-of-order packets • Search, filter, and directly repeat saved tests • Light and dark theme TYPICAL USE CASES • Verify your Wi-Fi access point's real-world speed • Diagnose bottlenecks in home or office networks • Benchmark a new router, switch, or network adapter • Validate QoS or VPN performance REQUIREMENTS An iPerf3 server must be reachable on your network. Run `iperf3 -s` on any Mac, Linux, Windows, or Raspberry Pi to start one instantly. Public iPerf3 servers are also available online (see iperf3serverlist.net). PRIVACY No tracking, no analytics, no ads. All test data stays on your device. No account required. iPerf Reloaded is a clean, modern SwiftUI rewrite based on the open-source iperf3 library.

About

WeakSim

Features
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WeakSim is an iOS weak network simulator. It intercepts device traffic through the system VPN (Packet Tunnel), applying delays, packet loss, bandwidth throttling and other impairments to TCP/UDP packets locally. It reproduces real-world weak network scenarios such as subways, elevators, high-speed trains, and poor signal areas, helping you verify your app's timeout, reconnection, and degradation logic. Core Features: - System-level traffic interception: Based on Network Extension Packet Tunnel, all device traffic goes through weak network simulation. - 9 built-in preset scenarios: 2G / 3G / Weak 4G / Weak Wi-Fi, Subway, Elevator, High Latency, High-Speed Train Disconnection, DNS Timeout. - Customizable network impairment parameters: Latency & Jitter, Packet Loss, Up/Down Bandwidth Throttling, Reordering, Duplication, Tampering, Periodic Disconnection, DNS Failure / Timeout / Error / Domain Hijacking. - Multiple network impairment models: Latency supports Uniform / Gaussian / Long-tail distribution; Packet Loss supports Random / Burst mode, closer to real link fluctuation. Sensitive Data: - WeakSim does not capture network packets; it only applies impairments such as latency, packet loss, and bandwidth throttling to network packets. - WeakSim collects metrics such as the number of uplink and downlink packets, traffic volume, and packet loss count, and stores them locally using SQLite without involving any remote servers. 【Auto-Renewable Subscription】 1. Subscription Service: a) Pro Weekly - Weekly auto-renewing subscription (1 week) 2. Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. 3. Auto-Renewal: Your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the current period ends. Once the charge succeeds, the subscription period will be extended by one term. 4. Cancellation: You can manage or cancel your subscription by going to iPhone Settings → [Your Name] → iTunes & App Store → Apple ID → View Apple ID → Account Settings → Subscriptions. To avoid being charged, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. 5. Terms of Service: https://xling-net.github.io/weaksim/terms-of-service.html 6. Privacy Policy: https://xling-net.github.io/weaksim/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

iPerf Reloaded3 screens
WeakSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

iPerf Reloaded and WeakSim are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPerf Reloaded ships an update every 6 days, WeakSim every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iPerf Reloaded versus WeakSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPerf ReloadedWeakSim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohannes von ReitzensteinNanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

iPerf Reloaded

No in-app purchases

None

WeakSim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPerf Reloaded free?
iPerf Reloaded is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WeakSim free?
WeakSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPerf Reloaded or WeakSim have ads?
Neither iPerf Reloaded nor WeakSim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPerf Reloaded or WeakSim?
iPerf Reloaded ships an update every 6 days, and WeakSim every 5 days. Most recently, iPerf Reloaded was updated on October 15, 2026 and WeakSim on October 15, 2026.

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