Comparison

HE.NET Network Tools vs iPerf3 Client & Server

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

Head to head
About

HE.NET Network Tools

A comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for professionals. It offers features like ARP/NDP lookup, DNS queries, IP calculations, bandwidth testing, and port scanning. Securely manage two-factor authentication codes and view network routing tables.

Highlights
  • ARP/NDP lookup
  • DNS lookup
  • IP Calculator
  • iperf bandwidth test
  • Port Scan
  • SSL/TLS Information
  • Two-factor authentication code storage
Features
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This suite of networks tools implements most of the network diagnostics that you need as a Network Engineer or System Administrator. Please help us improve it by giving us feedback. + ARP / NDP: Lookup local devices found on your network using either ARP (IPv4) or NDP (IPv6). + Bonjour Browser: See what DNS-SD/Bonjour services are available on your network + DNS lookup: Search for a servers DNS zone records such as SOA, NS, A, AAAA, MX, PTR. + Interface Information: Get information regarding your device's current network state. + IP Calculator: Calculate the Netmask, Wildcard, Network, Host range, and Broadcast for a given subnet. + iperf: Check bandwidth against remote iperf services. + One Time Password: Securely store and view your TOTP and HOTP (two-factor authentication) codes. TOTP codes are available on the Apple Watch. + Ping: Send ICMP packets to a single IPv4/IPv6 address. + Ping Sweep: Send ICMP packets to an entire subnet range. + Traceroute: Find the route packets take to reach your destination. + Progressive Traceroute: Get detailed statistics for a given route. + Port Scan: Scan a list of TCP ports on any server. + Routing Table: See your local device's routing table. + SSL/TLS Information: Check available ciphers, protocols and what's being used when connecting to a remove service. + Whois: Get information regarding network resources. + NO ADS! Note: Recent iOS releases secure certain low-level network information, and as such will not be available in-app, such as MAC addresses for other network devices.

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.

Screenshots

HE.NET Network Tools4 screens
iPerf3 Client & Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HE.NET Network Tools at Free against iPerf3 Client & Server's $6.99. HE.NET Network Tools also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and ratings volume (70 vs 8). iPerf3 Client & Server's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

HE.NET Network Tools is free to download; iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPerf3 Client & Server holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HE.NET Network Tools has 70 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of HE.NET Network Tools's written reviews are positive against 50% of iPerf3 Client & Server's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HE.NET Network Tools ships an update every 2 months, iPerf3 Client & Server every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
HE.NET Network Tools versus iPerf3 Client & Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHE.NET Network ToolsiPerf3 Client & Server
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.0 (70 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings70 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#191 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHurricane Electric, LLCVladimir Chemeris

Customer experience

HE.NET Network Tools

All ratings70 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral10.1%
Negative12.1%

iPerf3 Client & Server

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

HE.NET Network Tools

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Interface Information crashes app immediately
  • iperf3 fails with 'operation not permitted' error
  • iperf2 crashes on iOS 8+
  • DNS lookups not responding after updates
  • iperf3 only runs for 1 second despite longer duration settings
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  • iperf3 fails to start intermittently
  • App crashes when selecting tools from menu
  • Crashes on iOS 11 and later versions
  • Neighbor Discovery crashes on iPhone 6
  • Dark mode text hard to read on iPhone
  • App crashes on iPad for multiple functions
  • Ping and basic tools crash on iOS 11+

Requested features

12 requests
  • Vision Pro compatibility and controls
  • SRV record lookup in DNS tool
  • IPv6 subnet calculator
  • WOL (Wake-on-LAN) magic packet support
  • MTR (My Traceroute) tool
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  • Telnet command for port testing
  • Stop/pause button for running tests
  • Multiple iperf test execution
  • Configurable iperf parameters and bandwidth limits
  • LAN device scanning capability
  • Dark mode text color options
  • Apple Watch app with full functionality

iPerf3 Client & Server

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HE.NET Network Tools

No in-app purchases

None

iPerf3 Client & Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HE.NET Network Tools free?
HE.NET Network Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPerf3 Client & Server free?
iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HE.NET Network Tools or iPerf3 Client & Server?
iPerf3 Client & Server is rated higher. HE.NET Network Tools averages 4.0 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while iPerf3 Client & Server averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do HE.NET Network Tools or iPerf3 Client & Server have ads?
Neither HE.NET Network Tools nor iPerf3 Client & Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HE.NET Network Tools or iPerf3 Client & Server?
HE.NET Network Tools ships an update every 2 months, and iPerf3 Client & Server every 4 days. Most recently, HE.NET Network Tools was updated on September 2, 2026 and iPerf3 Client & Server on September 23, 2026.

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