# Family Ping — One-tap family messages

> One-tap family messages (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Thornton.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-ping/id6815631337 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Thornton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203471660)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-10-02

## What is Family Ping?

FamilyPing is the fast, simple way to get everyone's attention at home.

Skip typing the same messages over and over. With one tap, send useful household alerts to everyone or to a specific group.

Whether dinner is ready, it's time for a housework power hour, the cats need feeding or game time is starting, FamilyPing makes everyday family communication quick and easy.

ONE-TAP MESSAGES
Send common household messages instantly using large, easy-to-find buttons.

QUICK RESPONSES
Recipients can acknowledge messages with simple responses including Got It, On My Way, 5 Mins and Done.

FAMILY GROUPS
Send to everyone or create groups for the people you want to reach.

CUSTOM MESSAGES
Need to say something different? Create and send your own message.

NOTIFICATION SOUNDS
Choose a notification sound so important household messages are easy to notice.

SHARED ACTIVITY
See recent messages and responses so everyone knows what's happening.

FamilyPing is designed to do one thing well: make everyday communication around the home faster and simpler.

## Is Family Ping safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Family Ping.

## Is Family Ping legit?

Family Ping appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Family Ping is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-10-01

iCloud Fix to family members can join.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-30

No release notes.

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