Comparison

Ping Network Scanner vs TCP Ping

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

Head to head
About

Ping Network Scanner

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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Ping Network Scanner tells you whether your servers, router and devices answer, and how fast. Everything runs on your iPhone. Pings, DNS lookups, whois and traceroute go straight from your device to the network: no account, no server in the middle. MONITOR - Ping hostnames, IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, or a whole range like 192.168.1.1-20 - Live latency chart, packet loss, jitter, min, average and max - Options like the ping command: count, interval, timeout, packet size, TTL - Pause, resume and tag your hosts NETWORK TOOLS - Traceroute, with every hop on a map - DNS lookup: A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME, PTR and more - Whois for domains and IP addresses - Scan your local network to find its devices, with their names - My Network: Wi-Fi address, router, subnet mask, DNS servers - Your public IP address and its country FREE: alerts when a host goes down, TCP port and web page checks, and 2 port scans and 2 vulnerability checks a day PING PRO, A ONE-TIME PURCHASE - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Live Activity in the Dynamic Island - 24 hour history and CSV export - Shortcuts and Siri: "Check my hosts with Ping" - iCloud sync between your iPhone and iPad - Wake on LAN - Unlimited port scans and vulnerability checks - Compare connections: ping the same host over Wi-Fi, cellular and VPN at once, side by side - Up to 20 hosts, and no ads The free version monitors up to 4 hosts, with ads. Bought "Remove Ads" before? Restore it and Pro is yours. PING MONITOR 24/7 Watch one host around the clock, free: it is checked every 5 minutes, with a push alert when it goes down or comes back. Ping Monitor, a separate subscription, checks up to 4 hosts every minute, or up to 20 with Ping Pro, with e-mail alerts, 30 day history, certificate alerts, quiet hours and a widget. Public hosts only. Only the hosts you choose to watch 24/7 are sent to our servers; everything else stays on your device. Optional e-mail alerts tell you when a host goes down or comes back up. Your address is checked with a code and used only for these e-mails. ON IPHONE, IPAD AND MAC Ping Network Scanner runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac. One Ping Pro purchase covers all three: restore it on each device with the same Apple Account. IP geolocation by DB-IP. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TCP Ping

Test network responsiveness with both TCP and ICMP ping modes. Monitor global server performance from 16 locations worldwide. Get detailed analytics and insights into your network's speed and reliability.

Highlights
  • Dual TCP and ICMP ping modes
  • Global server performance testing
  • User-friendly interface
  • Detailed ping analytics
  • Custom host input for ICMP
Features
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See your connections more clearly with TCP Ping. Check a hostname or IPv4 address on your chosen port, compare TCP connection latency across 12 locations, and explore the results on an interactive world map. GLOBAL CONNECTION INSIGHTS View connection status, resolved IP addresses, and TCP latency for each location. Select a result or map node to inspect the details. YOUR PORT, YOUR CHOICE Choose from common port presets or enter a custom port to check the service you need. FLEXIBLE DNS OPTIONS Use your system resolver or configure UDP DNS, TCP DNS, DNS over HTTPS (DoH), or DNS over TLS (DoT). BOOKMARKS AND HISTORY Save frequently used endpoints, search your recent tests, and revisit saved results without running another test. MADE FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Enjoy a compact interface on iPhone and side-by-side results and maps on larger screens. Whether you’re troubleshooting a connection, checking a server, or comparing regional latency, TCP Ping brings the details into one clear view.

Screenshots

Ping Network Scanner4 screens
TCP Ping4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TCP Ping at none against Ping Network Scanner's 2. Ping Network Scanner's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 12 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Network Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TCP Ping asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping Network Scanner ships an update daily, TCP Ping every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ping Network Scanner versus TCP Ping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPing Network ScannerTCP Ping
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuang Hui YANGWahoo Software

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ping Network Scanner

One-time2
  • Ads remover$1.99
  • Ping Pro$5.99
None

TCP Ping

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ping Network Scanner free?
Ping Network Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TCP Ping free?
TCP Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ping Network Scanner or TCP Ping have ads?
Both Ping Network Scanner and TCP Ping show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ping Network Scanner or TCP Ping?
Ping Network Scanner ships an update daily, and TCP Ping every 12 months. Most recently, Ping Network Scanner was updated on October 24, 2026 and TCP Ping on October 24, 2026.

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