Comparison

Patch Manager Plus vs Ping Identity Events

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

Head to head
About

Patch Manager Plus

Streamline patch management across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Automate patch testing, deployment, and reporting to ensure your IT environment remains secure and up-to-date.

Highlights
  • Detect vulnerable systems
  • Automate patch testing and approval
  • Automate patch download and deployment
  • Decline specific patches
  • Comprehensive system health reports
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Features
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Patch Management for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Third-Party Applications Effortlessly Manage Patches Across Platforms Key Features: 1.Detect Vulnerable Systems: Identify systems missing critical patches by synchronizing with an online patch database and performing regular scans. 2.Test and Approve Patches Automatically: Create test groups based on OS and departments, automatically test newly released patches, and approve them based on deployment results. 3.Automate Patch Download and Deployment: Automatically download and deploy missing patches during non-business hours with customizable deployment policies, including reboot configurations. 4.Decline Patches: Exclude patches for legacy applications, specific users or departments, or entire patch families as needed. 5.Comprehensive System Health Reports: Access detailed reports on vulnerable systems, installed patches, and missing patches to keep your IT environment secure. Seamless Patch Management Anytime, Anywhere ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus empowers IT administrators to manage patching on desktops, laptops, servers, and virtual machines on the go. It supports Windows, Mac, Linux, and third-party applications for devices within LAN, WAN, and roaming environments. Activation Instructions: For On-Premises Deployment: Install the Patch Manager Plus app on your device. Enter the server name and port details used by Patch Manager Plus. Sign in using the credentials for the Patch Manager Plus console. For Cloud Deployment: Create a Patch Manager account via the web browser. Log in to the mobile app using the same credentials as your browser account. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus simplifies patch management, giving IT admins the tools to secure their environments with ease, anytime and anywhere.

About

Ping Identity Events

Access agendas, sponsors, networking opportunities, and contests for Ping Identity-hosted events. Stay informed and engaged with all aspects of your event experience.

Highlights
  • Event agendas
  • Sponsor information
  • Networking features
  • Contest access
  • Event engagement
Features
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This is the official app for Ping Identity Events. Download the Ping Identity Events app to easily access agendas, sponsors, networking, contests, and more for Ping Identity-hosted events!

Screenshots

Patch Manager Plus4 screens
Ping Identity Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Patch Manager Plus at every 5 weeks against Ping Identity Events's every 4 months. Patch Manager Plus also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 3). Ping Identity Events's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ping Identity Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patch Manager Plus has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patch Manager Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, Ping Identity Events every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Patch Manager Plus versus Ping Identity Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatch Manager PlusPing Identity Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (28 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoho CorporationPing Identity Corporation

Customer experience

Patch Manager Plus

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Ping Identity Events

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Patch Manager Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Ping Identity Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patch Manager Plus free?
Patch Manager Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ping Identity Events free?
Ping Identity Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Patch Manager Plus or Ping Identity Events?
Ping Identity Events is rated higher. Patch Manager Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Ping Identity Events averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Patch Manager Plus or Ping Identity Events have ads?
Neither Patch Manager Plus nor Ping Identity Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patch Manager Plus or Ping Identity Events?
Patch Manager Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ping Identity Events every 4 months. Most recently, Patch Manager Plus was updated on September 10, 2026 and Ping Identity Events on August 13, 2026.

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