iPerf vs iPerfman
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.
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.
- Bandwidth measurement
- Speedometer and speed chart
- LAN network testing
- Customizable test parameters
- UDP mode performance testing
- Bandwidth limiting simulation
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iPerfman is an iPerf3 tool that supports all apple platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS. The iperf series of tools perform active measurements to determine the maximum achievable bandwidth on IP networks. Beautiful speedometer and speed chart. You can test the LAN network speed to find the best WIFI router location. You can test more complex networks by manually setting test parameters, for example to test the performance of UDP mode, and use the bandwidth-limiting functionality to simulate a bandwidth-constrained network environment. Overall, iPerfman is a powerful network speed measurement tool that helps you evaluate network performance and provides you with a better network experience. Purchase Pro to unlock: 1. Additional parameters settings 2. Unlimited number of tests The iPerf v3.20 code is currently used. If you have any questions or suggestions about the use of the app, please contact us by email: 531sunlight@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iPerfman at Free against iPerf's $1.99. iPerfman also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). 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
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.
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 60% of iPerfman's.
iPerf ships an update every 9 months, iPerfman every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPerf | iPerfman |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (19 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Surge Networks Inc. | 伟 葛 |
Customer experience
iPerf
iPerfman
In-app purchases
iPerf
No in-app purchases
iPerfman
- Lifetime Pro$1.99
- Lifetime Pro$2.99
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