Comparison

iPerf vs iPerfman

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Network performance testing
  • TCP bandwidth measurement
  • UDP characteristic tuning
  • iPerf3 client/server compatibility
  • Customizable arguments
  • Wi-Fi interface details
Features
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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.

About

iPerfman

This utility measures maximum achievable bandwidth on IP networks across Apple platforms. It offers a beautiful speedometer and speed chart, allowing for LAN testing and advanced parameter adjustments to simulate network conditions.

Highlights
  • Bandwidth measurement
  • Speedometer and speed chart
  • LAN network testing
  • Customizable test parameters
  • UDP mode performance testing
  • Bandwidth limiting simulation
Features
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iPerfman measures network performance between your device and a compatible iperf3 server. Run TCP or UDP tests on iPhone, iPad and Mac. The free version allows three tests per day; Pro unlocks unlimited tests and advanced controls. Measure and investigate: - Test upload, download or both directions, with separate results for each direction. - Follow throughput in live charts. View UDP jitter and packet loss, TCP retransmissions, and round-trip time when those measurements are available. - Save completed tests with their configuration and interval results, then rerun a test or review its history. - Choose an IPv4/IPv6 interface when running a server, or listen on all interfaces. Unlock Pro with a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Pro adds unlimited daily tests, advanced iperf3 parameters, comparison of saved results, and full report export. The yearly subscription includes a seven-day free trial for eligible customers. Existing Lifetime purchases remain valid. iPerfman uses iperf3 3.21 through IperfSwift. A compatible server or second device is required for a network test; this is not an internet speed-test service. The Apple TV app uses a separate interface and has a different feature set. Privacy Policy: https://iperfman.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://iperfman.com/en/terms Support: https://iperfman.com/en/support

Screenshots

iPerf4 screens
iPerfman2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iPerfman at Free against iPerf's $1.99. iPerfman also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 42%). iPerf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). On ads 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

iPerfman is free to download; iPerf costs $1.99 up front. iPerfman sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iPerf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPerfman holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of iPerf's written reviews are positive against 67% of iPerfman's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPerf ships an update every 9 months, iPerfman every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
iPerf versus iPerfman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPerfiPerfman
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (19 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurge Networks Inc.伟 葛

Customer experience

iPerf

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative56.7%

iPerfman

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

iPerf

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

iPerfman

One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$1.99
  • Lifetime Pro$2.99

Questions

Is iPerf free?
iPerf costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPerfman free?
iPerfman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPerf or iPerfman?
iPerfman is rated higher. iPerf averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while iPerfman averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do iPerf or iPerfman have ads?
Neither iPerf nor iPerfman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPerf or iPerfman?
iPerf ships an update every 9 months, and iPerfman every 6 weeks. Most recently, iPerf was updated on October 11, 2026 and iPerfman on October 6, 2026.

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