Comparison

Network Diagnotor vs Ping

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

Head to head
About

Network Diagnotor

This utility app provides a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for engineers and developers. It helps pinpoint network issues like slow connections or packet loss with features such as Ping, Traceroute, DNS lookup, and Speed Test. The app offers task management for recurring checks and a discovery map for visualizing network probes.

Highlights
  • Ping, Traceroute, MTR, DNS, TCP port scan
  • Speed Test for upload/download performance
  • Task Desk for saving recurring targets
  • Discovery map with global probe points
  • Localized layouts and 20-language support
  • Privacy-focused with self-service data deletion
Features
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Network Diagnotor is the on-the-go network Swiss army knife for engineers, ops, and developers — Ping, Traceroute, MTR, DNS, TCP port scan, Whois, and Speed Test in a single app. When something feels slow, choppy, or just plain broken, you can pinpoint whether it's Wi-Fi, the ISP, the target host, or your own app in 60 seconds. No sign-up. No account. The diagnostics that matter run on-device. Why Network Diagnotor - Full-stack diagnostics: Ping / Traceroute / MTR / DNS / TCP port / Whois / Speed Test in one place - Task Desk: save recurring targets as tasks and re-run with one tap, so investigations don't break your flow - Discovery map: auto-centers on your device IP, with global probe points and a multi-source city wiki (Baike / Wikipedia fallback) - Truly localized: native iPhone and iPad layouts, dark mode, and 20-language support - Privacy by default: no accounts; one-tap self-service data deletion in Settings → Privacy Core Features - Ping / Traceroute / MTR for path-level diagnostics - DNS Lookup for domain resolution checks (A / AAAA / CNAME / MX / TXT) - TCP Port Connectivity checks - Speed Test for upload / download performance - URL Resolve and Download Analysis - LAN Assistant for local network troubleshooting - Whois for domain registration lookup Task Desk - Save recurring diagnostic targets as tasks - Re-run tasks quickly for repeatable checks Discovery - Probe-point map with city entry - Multi-source city content fallback (Baike / Wikipedia) In-App Purchases - Free: Ping, Traceroute (toolbox and tasks share the same tier) - Basic: unlocks MTR, DNS, and related task capabilities - Pro: unlocks full advanced diagnostics and task capabilities (URL Resolve / Download Analysis, …) - Tip: a one-time tip to support continued development Notes - Results depend on target host response, ISP policy, and network conditions - Some features require network connectivity and system permissions Terms & Privacy - Terms of Use: https://api-net-diagnotor.zinben.net/legal/terms-of-service.en.html - Privacy Policy: https://api-net-diagnotor.zinben.net/legal/privacy-policy.en.html

About

Ping

This app offers a suite of network tools to trace IP addresses, perform Whois lookups, and scan networks. It provides IP geolocation and map-based tracking, simplifying network analysis. Users can customize the interface and utilize summary widgets for host timeouts and warnings.

Highlights
  • IP address tracing
  • Whois lookup
  • Host scanning
  • IP geolocation
  • Map-based IP location
  • Customizable UI
  • Summary widgets
Features
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An online application that provides a straightforward and effortless solution to trace both public and private IP addresses, as well as other network utilities such as Whois, Host, Dig, IP Scanning, geolocation and Map-based IP location tracking. This app simplifies the process of pinging and tracking IP addresses, making it a one-stop solution for all your networking needs. Users can quickly determine the geographical location of a specific IP address, adding an extra layer of information to the network analysis process. Options available: - Customize your UI, edit colors, show or hide host information, etc... - Summary widget with stopwatch. - Timeout summary widget (Count host timeout). - Warning summary widget (Count warning when ping greater than the value set in your settings). - Tap on stopwatch will reset count and itself. - Tap on host in summary widget will scroll table to the host.

Screenshots

Network Diagnotor4 screens
Ping4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ping at 4.5 against Network Diagnotor's 2.5. Ping also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Network Diagnotor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ping holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 19 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Diagnotor ships an update every 2 weeks, Ping every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Diagnotor versus Ping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork DiagnotorPing
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings419 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZinben Technologies Co., LtdGuang Hui YANG

Customer experience

Network Diagnotor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Ping

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Network Diagnotor

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly$6.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time6
  • Tip$0.99
  • Basic Edition$0.99
  • A Coffee$0.99
Show 3 more
  • A Beer$1.99
  • A Party$3.99
  • Professional Edition$4.99
1 purchases

Ping

One-time1
  • Ads remover$1.99

Questions

Is Network Diagnotor free?
Network Diagnotor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Diagnotor or Ping?
Ping is rated higher. Network Diagnotor averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ping averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do Network Diagnotor or Ping have ads?
Network Diagnotor shows ads; Ping does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Diagnotor or Ping?
Network Diagnotor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ping every 2 days. Most recently, Network Diagnotor was updated on September 10, 2026 and Ping on June 1, 2026.

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