Comparison

Ping vs Network Kit

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

Head to head
About

Ping

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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An online application that provides a straightforward and effortless solution to trace both public and private IP addresses, as well as other network utilities such as Whois, Host, Dig, IP Scanning, geolocation and Map-based IP location tracking. This app simplifies the process of pinging and tracking IP addresses, making it a one-stop solution for all your networking needs. Users can quickly determine the geographical location of a specific IP address, adding an extra layer of information to the network analysis process. Options available: - Customize your UI, edit colors, show or hide host information, etc... - Summary widget with stopwatch. - Timeout summary widget (Count host timeout). - Warning summary widget (Count warning when ping greater than the value set in your settings). - Tap on stopwatch will reset count and itself. - Tap on host in summary widget will scroll table to the host.

About

Network Kit

This utility app provides comprehensive network debugging tools. It allows users to view device network information and perform various tests like TCP, UDP, Ping, and DNS queries. An optional subscription removes advertisements.

Highlights
  • View IPv4/IPv6 and interface information
  • TCP/UDP and Ping testing
  • Traceroute functionality
  • DNS query support
  • Ad-free subscription option
Features
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A network debugging tool App - Support viewing information IPv4, IPv6, interface of the current device - Support TCP, TCP6, UDP, UD6, Ping, Ping6, Traceroute, Traceroute6, DNS query Subscription Terms: 1. Products - Remove ads (Monthly), the price is ¥6/month - Remove ads (Quarterly), the price is ¥16/quarter - Remove ads (Annually), the price is ¥56/annual 2. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 3. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 4. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period,and identify the cost of the renewal 5. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://plumk.top/poivacy/network_kit_poivacy_cn.html Auto Renewal Agreement: https://plumk.top/apps/network_kit/agreement/auto_renew.html

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
Network Kit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ping at none against Network Kit's shown. Ping also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). Network Kit's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Kit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Kit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping ships an update every 2 days, Network Kit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Ping versus Network Kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingNetwork Kit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings19 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuang Hui YANG铁柱 李

Customer experience

Ping

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

Network Kit

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ping

One-time1
  • Ads remover$1.99
3 purchases

Network Kit

Subscriptions3
  • Remove ads (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Remove ads (Quarterly)$1.993 Months
  • Remove ads (Annually)$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Kit free?
Network Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ping or Network Kit?
Network Kit is rated higher. Ping averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Network Kit averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Ping or Network Kit have ads?
Network Kit shows ads; Ping does not.
Which is updated more often, Ping or Network Kit?
Ping ships an update every 2 days, and Network Kit every 9 days. Most recently, Ping was updated on June 1, 2026 and Network Kit on July 18, 2026.

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