iPerf3 Performance Test Tool vs iPerf3 Client & Server
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPerf3 Performance Test Tool
Measure wireless network bandwidth and throughput on your local network without an internet connection. Create TCP and UDP data streams to survey WLAN performance. Supports client or server modes and generates shareable test reports.
- Measure wireless network bandwidth
- Create TCP and UDP data streams
- Survey local WLAN performance
- Client or server mode support
- Generate shareable test reports
- Compatible with other iPerf3 platforms
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This is the IOS distribution of iPerf version 3(also called iPerf3). iPerf3 network tool measure the wireless network bandwidth(throughput) 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 - Automatically find out the highest throughput among the given bandwidth - Built-in pre-configured profiles to test different application throughput, e.g VoIP - Rich options supported WORKING IOS distribution of iPerf3 - Support running as iPerf3 client or server mode - Customize options and arguments quickly, useful while running multiple times - Compatible with other common platforms' distribution of iPerf3 - Automatically generate test report which can be shared to other Apps, e.g Email - Support from iOS6 and above !!! Note !!! This tool is IOS distribution of iPerf3, NOT compatible with lower version of iPerf3(also called iPerf or iPerf2)
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.
- Client and server modes
- TCP/UDP tests
- Advanced test controls
- Shortcuts automation
- Saved server profiles
- History with charts
- Detailed network metrics
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iPerf3 Client & Server at every 5 days against iPerf3 Performance Test Tool's every 2 months. iPerf3 Client & Server also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 31%) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). iPerf3 Performance Test Tool's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
iPerf3 Performance Test Tool costs $2.99 and iPerf3 Client & Server $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iPerf3 Performance Test Tool ships an update every 2 months, iPerf3 Client & Server every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPerf3 Performance Test Tool | iPerf3 Client & Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #99 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wei Zhao | Vladimir Chemeris |
Customer experience
iPerf3 Performance Test Tool
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In-app purchases
iPerf3 Performance Test Tool
No in-app purchases
iPerf3 Client & Server
No in-app purchases
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