Comparison

iPerf vs CreamAudio Recorder

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

CreamAudio Recorder

Features
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CreamAudio Recorder captures audio the way engineers and musicians need it: straight from the hardware, with nothing added and nothing taken away. MEASURE mode — unprocessed, by default Every recording starts in MEASURE mode, which turns off automatic gain control, noise suppression, and EQ so what hits the file is the raw, linear signal from the input — the built-in mic, or an attached USB/Thunderbolt/class-compliant audio interface. No smoothing, no "enhancement," no surprises — just a clean, faithful, repeatable recording. Built for acoustic measurement, instrument capture, room tone, and any use where accuracy matters more than a processed sound. DSP mode — Apple's stereo mic, when you want it (iPhone/iPad) Flip the switch to DSP mode on iPhone or iPad to hand the signal to Apple's mic-array processing and unlock true stereo capture from the built-in microphones, with the OS's natural-sound tuning (AGC/EQ/noise suppression) applied — good for interviews, ambience, and everyday recording where a fuller, processed sound is what you want. DSP mode only ever applies to the built-in mic; plug in an external interface and the signal is always the raw, unprocessed one. Recording Set your format before you hit record: WAV (24-bit PCM) or AAC (.m4a) at your choice of 96/128/192/256 kbps, recorded directly with no intermediate conversion Share a take straight from the app via the standard system share sheet — AirDrop, Messages, Mail, Save to Files, or any other app — in the format you recorded (WAV by default) Record-level gain boost up to +24 dB, with optional auto level Live stereo metering: switchable analog VU needle or segmented LED ladder Background recording continues when the app is backgrounded or the screen locks Universal: macOS, iPhone, and iPad CreamAudio Recorder is a paid app — a single purchase unlocks every feature described here. There are no subscriptions and no in-app purchases; all features are included.

Screenshots

iPerf4 screens
CreamAudio Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CreamAudio Recorder at every 6 weeks against iPerf's every 9 months. CreamAudio Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). iPerf's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99). 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

iPerf costs $1.99 and CreamAudio Recorder $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPerf ships an update every 9 months, CreamAudio Recorder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iPerf versus CreamAudio Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPerfCreamAudio Recorder
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.2 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSurge Networks Inc.Siarhei Hladkou

In-app purchases

None

iPerf

No in-app purchases

None

CreamAudio Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPerf free?
iPerf costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CreamAudio Recorder free?
CreamAudio Recorder costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPerf or CreamAudio Recorder have ads?
Neither iPerf nor CreamAudio Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPerf or CreamAudio Recorder?
iPerf ships an update every 9 months, and CreamAudio Recorder every 6 weeks. Most recently, iPerf was updated on October 29, 2026 and CreamAudio Recorder on October 31, 2026.

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