# Network vs Ping

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Network at none against Ping's 1. Network also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 14.0). Ping's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Network ships an update every 6 months, Ping every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network | Ping |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-tools/id1218145156/reviews)** | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-ns/id1546615804/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **19** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonas Kohler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076130004) | [Guang Hui YANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519797180) |

## What reviewers say

### Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-tools/id1218145156)

This application simplifies network calculations with an easy-to-use IP and subnet calculator. It provides detailed subnet information for network management and planning.

**Highlights:** IP/Subnet calculation, Detailed subnet information, Easy-to-use interface, Network management tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-ns/id1546615804)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads remover | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network free?

Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ping free?

Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Network or Ping?

Network is rated higher. Network averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ping averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Network or Ping have ads?

Neither Network nor Ping shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Network or Ping?

Network ships an update every 6 months, and Ping every 2 days. Most recently, Network was updated on September 29, 2026 and Ping on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*