Comparison

Amicus Prime vs Ping

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

Head to head
About

Amicus Prime

Control a table tennis robot wirelessly via Bluetooth to create and customize training drills. Access pre-saved exercises from professionals and learn proper execution through in-app videos. Update robot firmware and software for enhanced performance.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth control
  • Customizable drills (spin, speed, placement)
  • Pre-saved professional exercises
  • In-app demonstration videos
  • Software and firmware updates
  • Interval training function
  • Save unlimited exercises
Features
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The new AMICUS PRIME sets out to redefine the possibilities of a table tennis robot and will excite fans all over the world. The innovative PRIME is controlled wirelessly via Bluetooth technology from the AMICUS App running on iPhone. AMICUS app software offers a multitude of interactive content, improved and added to with regular updates. Creating exercises, changing spin, speed, placement and trajectory has never been easier. Pre-saved exercises created by professional players and coaches are playable at the press of a button with in-app videos by stars such as Tiago Apolonia just waiting to show the correct execution. Get acquainted with our AMICUS flagship model and discover the new possibilities of the most tireless, and always ready, training partner you will find. Special features of AMICUS PRIME: - Control the intensity of the exercise by selecting ball frequency from 5 to 120 balls per minute. - Vary spin, speed, trajectory, and placement from ball to ball. Control each function through this app. - Use this mobile application to connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to your AMICUS PRIME robot. - Keep the software and firmware up to date with help of the app. App notifies you when new update is available. - Left-Right (mirror) switch for reversing drills to match the dominant hand of the user so forehand/backhand placements are correct. Also can instantly provide a reversed version of any asymmetrical exercise without creating a new exercise. - Test individual balls within an exercise with the Sample function. - Individual Frequency Control (IFC) can customize the time interval between any two consecutive balls, especially useful when there is a large difference in ball speed; for example, a short, slow backspin serve followed by several fast, long topspin balls. - Incorporate interval training into your table tennis practice sessions with the Cycle function. - Pre-programmed with 21 exercises created by German Butterfly Coach Richard Prause, which can be modified or replaced. Restore these pre-programmed exercises with the Restore Factory Exercises function. - Watch the integrated demonstration videos to learn how to properly perform each pre-programmed exercise. - Save virtually unlimited exercises—limited only by available memory of the device used to run the app. - Sequence together multiple exercises so they run automatically one after the other, or randomly. - Use the key-fob-like remote control (small, lightweight and easy to fit in pocket) to start and stop ball delivery and change ball frequency.

About

Ping

This app serves as a simple and intuitive scoreboard for table tennis matches. It supports doubles play, allows for player name customization, and offers easy point addition, deduction, and game resets. The interface is designed for quick and straightforward score tracking during games.

Highlights
  • Simple score tracking
  • Supports doubles matches
  • Customizable player names
  • Point addition and deduction
  • Court change functionality
  • Game reset option
Features
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Ping-Pong scoreboard that simple and easy to use . Doubles is also supported, and player names can be entered. ● How to use 1. Adding points Tap the top of the score to add points. 2. Point deduction Tap the "-" icon to deduct points. Use this when you have added points by mistake. 3. Coat Change Tap the "Court Change" button to reverse the score. 4. Reset Tap "Reset Game" button to reset the score. 5. Change Player Name Tap the player name to change the name. ● Privacy Policy https://apps.seeds-digital.com/privacy-policy/ ● Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Amicus Prime3 screens
Ping3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Amicus Prime at none against Ping's 3. Amicus Prime also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Amicus Prime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Amicus Prime against 4.3 for Ping. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amicus Prime has 31 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amicus Prime ships an update every 2 months, Ping monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Amicus Prime versus Ping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmicus PrimePing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperButterfly Table TennisNAOYA ONO

Customer experience

Amicus Prime

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative30.0%

Ping

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Amicus Prime

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ping

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Remove ads$24.99

Questions

Is Amicus Prime free?
Amicus Prime 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, Amicus Prime or Ping?
Ping is rated higher. Amicus Prime averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Ping averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Amicus Prime or Ping have ads?
Ping shows ads; Amicus Prime does not.
Which is updated more often, Amicus Prime or Ping?
Amicus Prime ships an update every 2 months, and Ping monthly. Most recently, Amicus Prime was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ping on November 3, 2026.

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