iPerf Network Tool vs IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPerf Network Tool
Measure the bandwidth and performance of your local wireless network using TCP and UDP data streams. This professional tool offers accurate throughput testing without requiring an internet connection, and is compatible with common iPerf distributions.
- Accurate wireless throughput testing
- TCP and UDP data stream creation
- Local network performance survey without internet
- Client or server mode operation
- Multicast performance testing
- Customizable options and arguments
- Compatible with other iPerf distributions
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Professional and accurate IOS distribution of famous and mature network tool iPerf. Accuracy is the key in terms of wireless throughput test, this perfessional tool reaches the most accurate IOS iPerf throughput test result compared with others, it achieved 115Mbits/sec download speed and 95.8Mbits/sec upload speed on iPhone5 with a Wi-Fi(WLAN) Access Point equipped 3x3 Antenna(802.11AN). iPerf measure the bandwidth(throughput) of a wireless network either at Home or Enterprise by creating Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) data streams, you can survey the performance of LOCAL wireless network(WLAN) by this tool WITHOUT internet connection. Features: - The ONLY rich options supported WORKING IOS distribution of iPerf(compatible with JPerf 2.0.2) - Support running iPerf as client or server mode - The only one in the market support multicast performance test - Customize options and arguments quickly, useful while running multiple times - Compatible with other common platforms' distribution of iPerf, including embedded or mobile platforms - Test result can be copy and paste to email easily - Support from iOS6 and above !!! Note !!! - This tool is designed for most commonly distributed iPerf(also called as iPerf2), it is NOT compatible with another tool called iPerf3(also called iPerf version 3).
IP Scanner
This app scans your local network to identify all active devices. It offers fast results, customizable device information, and tools like PING and Wake on LAN. Save and manage past scans for easy reference.
- Fast network scanning
- Customizable device names and icons
- Save and review past scans
- PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan tools
- Save and import custom device lists
- Import/export scan results
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IP Scanner for iOS scans your local area network to determine the identity of all active machines and internet devices on the LAN. Powerful results, yet easy, quick and intuitive to use. Key features: * Extremely fast scan results * Customizable results - assign your own names and icons to discovered devices * Save and consult past scans * PING, Wake on LAN and Port Scan tools built right in * Save and import custom device lists, or sync via iCloud * Import/export scan results via email or bonjour * Clean, professional design that is customizable and easy to use The free version has no restrictions at all on functionality and can identify up to 15 devices at a time. * To unlock unlimited devices in a scan, we offer an in-app upgrade to Pro. * For even more features, including realtime push notifications on network changes, a network DVR-style history browser and a true universal app bundle with native, optimized versions for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch, check out IP Scanner Ultra in the app store https://apple.co/3gz0tu6
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IP Scanner at Free against iPerf Network Tool's $4.99. IP Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (889 vs 6). iPerf Network Tool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26). On review sentiment and 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
IP Scanner is free to download; iPerf Network Tool costs $4.99 up front. IP Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iPerf Network Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.
IP Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Scanner has 889 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of iPerf Network Tool's written reviews are positive against 60% of IP Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iPerf Network Tool ships an update every 2 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPerf Network Tool | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) | 4.6 (889 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 60.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 889 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wei Zhao | Matia labs, inc. |
Customer experience
iPerf Network Tool
IP Scanner
Bugs and requests
iPerf Network Tool
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
IP Scanner
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes on startup
- Unstable on macOS
- Inconsistent scan results across devices
- Loses custom device names after scans
- Detects devices that are no longer on the network
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to print selected fields
- Include notes in printouts
- Resizable settings window
- Option to block or remove devices
- Improved device identification
In-app purchases
iPerf Network Tool
No in-app purchases
IP Scanner
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
- IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
Questions
Is iPerf Network Tool free?
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