iPerf vs GenixHome
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.
GenixHome
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Manage your GenixHome network services and keep your Home Network at your fingertips, whether you are at home or not. View important details such as connected devices and Security events. Easily Control your home network right from your smart device. Important • Requires Gemtek-Genix CPE model
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GenixHome at Free against iPerf's $1.99. GenixHome also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). 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
GenixHome is free to download; iPerf costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iPerf ships an update every 9 months, GenixHome weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPerf | GenixHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Surge Networks Inc. | GENIX NETWORKS INC. |
In-app purchases
iPerf
No in-app purchases
GenixHome
No in-app purchases
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