Comparison

Ping & Trace Route vs TCP Ping

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

Head to head
About

Ping & Trace Route

Test network connectivity and performance with simultaneous ping and traceroute tools. Analyze latency, packet loss, and network paths to local or remote servers. Save detailed reports for later review.

Highlights
  • Multiple simultaneous ping tests
  • Multiple simultaneous traceroute tests
  • Customizable ping parameters (timeout, packet size, count)
  • Trace from any ISP or mobile data
  • Save ping logs and traceroute reports
  • Supports multiple languages
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◆◆◆◆◆ Ping & Traceroute ◆◆◆◆◆ ▶ Multiple PING at a time to any local or worldwide hosted server. ▶ Simultaneous ping to the server. ▶ Multiple TRACEROUTE at the​ same time. ◆◆ PING ◆◆ ▶ Send a ping to any IP Address or website host. ▶ Set timeout period to Ping. ▶ Set packet size to be sent. ▶ Set how many times ping to be sent. ▶ Ping more than one time to compare previous and current ping. ▶ Save whole ping log to phone storage. ◆◆ TRACEROUTE ◆◆ ▶ Add multiple websites or IP addresses to trace. ▶ Trace from any ISP or mobile data. ▶ Traceroute supports multiple traces to compare. ▶ Save whole Trace Report to phone storage. ▶▶ Supported languages: English, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. ▶▶ Note: All the supported languages are machine translations. There are possibilities of mistakes in any language. If you found any type of mistake then please write to us at contact@loopbots.com and we will verify and resolve it.

About

TCP Ping

Test network responsiveness with both TCP and ICMP ping modes. Monitor global server performance from 16 locations worldwide. Get detailed analytics and insights into your network's speed and reliability.

Highlights
  • Dual TCP and ICMP ping modes
  • Global server performance testing
  • User-friendly interface
  • Detailed ping analytics
  • Custom host input for ICMP
Features
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See your connections more clearly with TCP Ping. Check a hostname or IPv4 address on your chosen port, compare TCP connection latency across 12 locations, and explore the results on an interactive world map. GLOBAL CONNECTION INSIGHTS View connection status, resolved IP addresses, and TCP latency for each location. Select a result or map node to inspect the details. YOUR PORT, YOUR CHOICE Choose from common port presets or enter a custom port to check the service you need. FLEXIBLE DNS OPTIONS Use your system resolver or configure UDP DNS, TCP DNS, DNS over HTTPS (DoH), or DNS over TLS (DoT). BOOKMARKS AND HISTORY Save frequently used endpoints, search your recent tests, and revisit saved results without running another test. MADE FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Enjoy a compact interface on iPhone and side-by-side results and maps on larger screens. Whether you’re troubleshooting a connection, checking a server, or comparing regional latency, TCP Ping brings the details into one clear view.

Screenshots

Ping & Trace Route4 screens
TCP Ping4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ping & Trace Route at 2.6 against TCP Ping's 1.0. Ping & Trace Route also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). TCP Ping's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ping & Trace Route sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TCP Ping asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ping & Trace Route holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping & Trace Route has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Ping & Trace Route's written reviews are positive against 0% of TCP Ping's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping & Trace Route ships an update every 4 months, TCP Ping every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ping & Trace Route versus TCP Ping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPing & Trace RouteTCP Ping
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (37 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews4.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoopbots TechnologyWahoo Software

Customer experience

Ping & Trace Route

All ratings36 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive4.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative91.7%

TCP Ping

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ping & Trace Route

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$99.00
None

TCP Ping

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ping & Trace Route free?
Ping & Trace Route is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TCP Ping free?
TCP Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ping & Trace Route or TCP Ping?
Ping & Trace Route is rated higher. Ping & Trace Route averages 2.6 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while TCP Ping averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ping & Trace Route or TCP Ping have ads?
TCP Ping shows ads; Ping & Trace Route does not.
Which is updated more often, Ping & Trace Route or TCP Ping?
Ping & Trace Route ships an update every 4 months, and TCP Ping every 12 months. Most recently, Ping & Trace Route was updated on November 2, 2026 and TCP Ping on November 3, 2026.

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