Comparison

iperf3 vs 3X Client

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

Head to head
About

iperf3

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iperf3 Mobile is a professional LAN throughput tool for home labs and power users. It embeds open-source iperf3 so you can run real, wire-compatible client and server tests across your local network, not a consumer internet speed test. ONE APP, CLIENT AND SERVER • Run as a client against any stock iperf3 server (Mac, Linux, NAS, or another device) • Run as a foreground server so phones, tablets, Macs, or Apple TV can be the other end of the path • One active test at a time, matching classic iperf3 behavior TEST THE WAY YOU ALREADY DO • TCP and UDP • Upload, download (reverse), multi-stream, and bidirectional • Live throughput chart plus UDP loss and jitter where applicable • Duration presets, stream count, and UDP target bitrate • Default port 5201, the same default as stock iperf3 FIND OTHER DEVICES • Bonjour discovery for other iperf3 Mobile servers on your LAN • Always enter a hostname or IP for stock iperf3 (-s) peers SHORTCUTS AND AUTOMATION • Run client tests from the Shortcuts app with host, port, duration, streams, protocol, and more • Start or stop the in-app server from Shortcuts (server keeps the app foreground while listening) • Structured results return throughput for multi-step automations and Siri BUILT FOR APPLE PLATFORMS • Universal purchase for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV • tvOS UI sized for the living-room endpoint • Mac as a convenient always-reachable lab peer while the app is open PROPER TOOLING • Embeds upstream iperf3 (esnet/iperf); open-source license included in the app • Local Network access is used only for tests and peer discovery Need a quick start? Start the server on one device (or run stock iperf3 -s on a Mac/NAS), then point the client at that host and port.

About

3X Client

Features
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3X Client is a native iOS administration application for managing 3x-ui server panels. Features: - Client Management: Edit, update, and manage inbound client configurations, data usage limits, expiry dates, and IP limits. - Server Status: View overall system health, including CPU load, memory usage, disk space, and network throughput. - Log Viewer: Read live server logs to inspect system events and troubleshoot connections. - Protocol Support: Visualizes VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks, and WireGuard inbounds configured on your server. Requirements: Requires a running 3x-ui server instance. This app is an administrative interface and does not provide built-in VPN server infrastructure or proxy connections.

Screenshots

iperf34 screens
3X Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3X Client at Free against iperf3's $0.99. 3X Client also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). iperf3's advantage is chart position (#53 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 2). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

3X Client is free to download; iperf3 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iperf3 ships an update every 2 months, 3X Client every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 3 level
iperf3 versus 3X Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteriperf33X Client
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperRanduSoft SRLArtem Tselikov

In-app purchases

None

iperf3

No in-app purchases

None

3X Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iperf3 free?
iperf3 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3X Client free?
3X Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iperf3 or 3X Client have ads?
Neither iperf3 nor 3X Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iperf3 or 3X Client?
iperf3 ships an update every 2 months, and 3X Client every 6 weeks. Most recently, iperf3 was updated on October 25, 2026 and 3X Client on October 25, 2026.

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