# Pinged vs SNIB Scout

The clearest difference is update cadence: SNIB Scout at every 9 days against Pinged's every 2 months. SNIB Scout also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pinged's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinged sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and SNIB Scout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SNIB Scout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinged has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pinged ships an update every 2 months, SNIB Scout every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinged | SNIB Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinged/id1495756575/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snib-scout/id6806417220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Benzick](https://appshunter.io/developer/768843989) | [James BROWN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806417222) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinged

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinged/id1495756575)

This app maps GPS coordinates and visualizes a radius around them for various practical applications. It can receive location data via email, automatically map it, and notify you of updates. Share locations with your team and receive geofence notifications.

**Highlights:** Map GPS coordinates, Visualize radius around points, Receive location data via email, Automatic mapping and notifications, Share pings with teams, Plot points of interest, Geofence movement notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinged Premium | $14.99 | per month |


### SNIB Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snib-scout/id6806417220)

This utility helps authorized security technicians discover and configure Hirsch SNIB network interface boards. It offers free tools for network discovery and setting inspection, with a Pro version adding advanced reporting, batch configuration, and data export.

**Highlights:** SNIB2 and SNIB3 discovery, Network setting inspection, DHCP and static IPv4 planning, Protected backups and verification, Individual or batch commissioning, Text and CSV field reports, Connection diagnostics and guidance

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SNIB Scout Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| SNIB Scout Pro Annual | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinged free?

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

### Is SNIB Scout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pinged or SNIB Scout?

SNIB Scout is rated higher. Pinged averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while SNIB Scout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pinged or SNIB Scout have ads?

Neither Pinged nor SNIB Scout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pinged or SNIB Scout?

Pinged ships an update every 2 months, and SNIB Scout every 9 days. Most recently, Pinged was updated on November 7, 2026 and SNIB Scout on October 31, 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.*