Comparison

iPerf Network Tool vs IP Scanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

iPerf Network Tool4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iPerf Network Tool versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPerf Network ToolIP Scanner
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (6 ratings)4.6 (889 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6889 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWei ZhaoMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

iPerf Network Tool

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

IP Scanner

All ratings889 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative28.9%

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

None

iPerf Network Tool

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time2
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99

Questions

Is iPerf Network Tool free?
iPerf Network Tool costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPerf Network Tool or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. iPerf Network Tool averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 889 ratings.
Do iPerf Network Tool or IP Scanner have ads?
Neither iPerf Network Tool nor IP Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPerf Network Tool or IP Scanner?
iPerf Network Tool ships an update every 2 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, iPerf Network Tool was updated on September 18, 2026 and IP Scanner on September 25, 2026.

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