Comparison

iPerf Network Tool vs iPerf3 Client & Server

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

iPerf3 Client & Server

Measure real network throughput across Wi-Fi, cellular, VPN, or LAN. This tool helps compare network devices, validate changes, and identify bottlenecks with detailed metrics and advanced controls. It requires access to an iPerf3 server.

Highlights
  • Client and server modes
  • TCP/UDP tests
  • Advanced test controls
  • Shortcuts automation
  • Saved server profiles
  • History with charts
  • Detailed network metrics
Features
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Requires access to an iPerf3 server (local, VPN, or remote). This is not a general Internet speed test. iPerf3 Client & Server brings the standard iPerf3 tool to iPhone and iPad with a clean, native UI. One purchase also unlocks the Mac version. Measure real throughput across Wi-Fi, cellular, VPN, or LAN. Compare routers and access points, validate ISP or VPN changes, and find bottlenecks. Key features: - Client and server modes - TCP/UDP tests, including bidirectional and reverse - Advanced controls: duration, parallel streams, bandwidth caps, window size, MTU - Shortcuts automation + x-callback-url for power users - Saved server profiles and favorites - History with charts and CSV/JSON export - Detailed metrics: throughput, latency, jitter, packet loss Automate repeatable workflows with Apple Shortcuts or x-callback-url (run tests, fetch results, and chain actions). Built for network engineers, sysadmins, and power users who need accurate, repeatable results.

Screenshots

iPerf Network Tool4 screens
iPerf3 Client & Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPerf3 Client & Server at 4.9 against iPerf Network Tool's 3.5. iPerf3 Client & Server also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). iPerf Network Tool's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Network Tool costs $4.99 and iPerf3 Client & Server $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPerf3 Client & Server holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of iPerf Network Tool's written reviews are positive against 50% of iPerf3 Client & Server'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, iPerf3 Client & Server every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iPerf Network Tool versus iPerf3 Client & Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPerf Network TooliPerf3 Client & Server
Price$4.99 — better$6.99
Rating3.5 (6 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWei ZhaoVladimir Chemeris

Customer experience

iPerf Network Tool

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

iPerf3 Client & Server

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

iPerf Network Tool

No in-app purchases

None

iPerf3 Client & Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPerf Network Tool free?
iPerf Network Tool costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPerf3 Client & Server free?
iPerf3 Client & Server costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPerf Network Tool or iPerf3 Client & Server?
iPerf3 Client & Server is rated higher. iPerf Network Tool averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while iPerf3 Client & Server averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do iPerf Network Tool or iPerf3 Client & Server have ads?
Neither iPerf Network Tool nor iPerf3 Client & Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPerf Network Tool or iPerf3 Client & Server?
iPerf Network Tool ships an update every 2 months, and iPerf3 Client & Server every 5 days. Most recently, iPerf Network Tool was updated on October 12, 2026 and iPerf3 Client & Server on October 9, 2026.

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