Retro Ping - WiFi Latency Test

Retro Ping - WiFi Latency Test

A simple & safe network test.

67 ratings
53 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 1, 2020
  • April 1, 2020

Features

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About

This app visually indicates your WiFi connection quality by displaying real-time latency. It uses a retro-themed animation to show if your connection is good (under 100ms) or bad (over 100ms or timeout). It's designed for quick, easy network testing without impacting bandwidth.

Real-time latency display
Visual connection quality indicator
Retro vaporwave race animation
Low bandwidth usage
Tests WiFi and cell reception
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What's New in Retro Ping

1.0

April 1, 2020

User reviews

Simple, Useful, Good

They had one job.
They did it. They did it well.
It does what it says it’ll do, with retro panache.

Really useful!

My parents have slow internet, and I work from there quite a bit. So, having this app helps me know how fast there connect is vs tethering internet from my phone.

I no longer have to guess whether zoom is laggy or whether it is my parent’s internet.

Amazing somebody hasn’t thought of something so simple (and cool) before.
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Too legit to quit

Used this app when using zoom for a company wide presentation. Worked perfectly, great for connectivity and when you are getting the best reception!

Just the basics, and that’s good

This app does exactly what it describes— checks your network ping, and nothing else. Perfect.

Easy as 1, 2, 3...

Great simple app!

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FAQ

What does Retro Ping do?

Retro Ping is a network testing application that visually displays your WiFi connection quality by showing real-time latency. It uses a retro-themed animation to indicate if your connection is good (under 100ms) or bad (over 100ms or timeout), helping you understand your network's performance.

How does Retro Ping test my connection?

The app runs a latency test every 0.25 seconds by pinging the Cloudflare DNS resolver (1.1.1.1). This method uses minimal network resources and provides a reliable indication of your connection quality, working effectively almost anywhere in the world due to Cloudflare's extensive server network.

Is Retro Ping free to use?

Yes, Retro Ping is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to test their network connection without any cost.

What kind of devices is Retro Ping compatible with?

Retro Ping is a mobile application, designed to run on smartphones and tablets. It is built on a modern platform, with a new app built fresh in 2020, suggesting compatibility with recent versions of mobile operating systems.

What are some common use cases for Retro Ping?

Common use cases include testing broadcasting quality for video calls (Skype, Zoom), checking game server connectivity for online gaming (League of Legends, Fortnite), optimizing WiFi signal strength by walking around your home, and diagnosing poor cell reception issues.