Comparison

iPerf Pulse vs HTTPBuddy

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

Head to head
About

iPerf Pulse

Measure raw network throughput between devices on your local network without internet servers. Diagnose Wi-Fi issues, benchmark routers, or verify Ethernet links with live charts and detailed historical data. Supports TCP and UDP testing.

Highlights
  • Client and Server modes
  • Bonjour discovery
  • TCP and UDP testing
  • Live real-time charts
  • Bidirectional testing
  • Configurable test parameters
  • Local test history
Features
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iPerf Pulse brings the industry-standard iperf3 network throughput tool to iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro wrapped in a fast, modern interface designed for everyday speed-testing on your local network. Whether you're diagnosing a Wi-Fi dead spot, benchmarking a new mesh router, or verifying the bandwidth of an Ethernet link, iPerf Pulse measures the real, raw throughput between two devices without relying on any internet speed-test server. KEY FEATURES • Client and Server modes - run a test against any iperf3 server, or turn your device into one so other devices can test against it. • Bonjour discovery - nearby iPerf Pulse servers appear automatically on your local network. No IP-typing required. • TCP and UDP - measure reliable throughput with TCP, or push UDP to test jitter and packet loss. • Live charts - watch bandwidth update in real time during the test. • Bidirectional - measure upload and download simultaneously. • Configurable - parallel streams, custom duration, MSS, window size, congestion control, DSCP, and more. • UDP rate control - unlimited by default, with an in-app field to cap the rate when you want to. • History - every test is saved locally with full interval data, so you can compare runs later. • Universal app - one purchase covers iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. • Private by design - no analytics, no tracking, no accounts. The app never contacts any server you didn't choose. HOW TO USE 1. Run an iperf3 server somewhere on your network (another device with iPerf Pulse, or `iperf3 -s` on a Mac/Linux box). 2. Open iPerf Pulse, pick the server from the Bonjour list or enter its IP. 3. Tap Start. ABOUT IPERF3 iPerf Pulse embeds iperf3, the open-source network measurement tool maintained by ESnet and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. iperf3 is the same engine used by network engineers worldwide; iPerf Pulse exposes its full feature set behind a clean, touch-first UI. Distributed under the BSD 3-Clause license - see the About screen inside the app for the full notice. REQUIREMENTS iPerf Pulse is designed for the latest Apple operating systems and uses Local Network access to discover and connect to iperf3 servers. No internet connection is required for testing on your own network.

About

HTTPBuddy

Features
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HTTPBuddy is a powerful API client and debugging tool that lets you send HTTP/HTTPS requests, establish WebSocket connections, and send/receive data frames anytime, anywhere. With HTTPBuddy, you can: • Send requests and view responses from anywhere. • Debug API issues even when away from your computer. • Easily read JSON, HTML, XML, and plain text responses. • Import APIs from Postman for debugging on the go. • Periodically check observed APIs for availability and correctness. Features: • User-friendly request editor for easily editing HTTP headers and request bodies. • Supports all major HTTP methods, including GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS. • Automatically highlights JSON, HTML, and XML content with searchable strings. • Integrates with Postman/Apifox for importing APIs to debug. • View API documentation. • View and replay historical requests. • Supports expression injection and scripting to inject dynamic parameters before sending requests, meeting complex authorization needs.

Screenshots

iPerf Pulse3 screens
HTTPBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPerf Pulse at none against HTTPBuddy's 1. HTTPBuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. HTTPBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPerf Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
iPerf Pulse versus HTTPBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPerf PulseHTTPBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDilan ParadisNanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

iPerf Pulse

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HTTPBuddy

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$1.99

Questions

Is iPerf Pulse free?
iPerf Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPBuddy free?
HTTPBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPerf Pulse or HTTPBuddy have ads?
Neither iPerf Pulse nor HTTPBuddy shows ads.

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