iPerf vs Network Speed Tester Server
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPerf
Measure your network's maximum TCP bandwidth with this tool. It allows for the tuning of various parameters and UDP characteristics, and is compatible with iperf3 on other platforms. View Wi-Fi interface link speed and SSID.
- Network performance testing
- TCP bandwidth measurement
- UDP characteristic tuning
- iPerf3 client/server compatibility
- Customizable arguments
- Wi-Fi interface details
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This app is an iOS port for iperf3, which is the most commonly used network testing and performance computation tool. Iperf is a tool to measure maximum TCP bandwidth, allowing the tuning of various parameters and UDP characteristics. Features - Compatible with iperf3 in other platforms - Run as iperf3 client or server - Customize iperf3 arguments - Display Wi-Fi interface link speed and SSID IMPORTANT This application is based on iperf 3.21, which is not compatible with the legacy iperf (version 1.x and 2.x). And it may have some minor issues with the other iperf3 versions.
Network Speed Tester Server
This utility app provides the necessary server component for network speed testing. It works in conjunction with a client app to measure WiFi performance throughout your home. Ensure the server device is near your router for accurate results.
- Network speed testing server
- Works with iOS and tvOS client apps
- Measures WiFi performance
- Requires server device near router
- Companion macOS app available
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This app provides the server needed for testing with the free Network Speed Tester Client app for iOS and tvOS. Make sure the device running the server app is close to your WiFi router. Then use the client app on any device and move around your house to measure WiFi performance. There is also a combined client/server app available for the macOS platform called Network Speed Tester.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Network Speed Tester Server at 5.0 against iPerf's 4.2. Network Speed Tester Server also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). iPerf's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price, 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
iPerf costs $1.99 and Network Speed Tester Server $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Network Speed Tester Server holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPerf has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of iPerf's written reviews are positive against 50% of Network Speed Tester Server's.
iPerf ships an update every 9 months, Network Speed Tester Server every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPerf | Network Speed Tester Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Surge Networks Inc. | Lakehorn AG |
Customer experience
iPerf
Network Speed Tester Server
In-app purchases
iPerf
No in-app purchases
Network Speed Tester Server
No in-app purchases
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