Comparison

Ping vs TinyPing

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

TinyPing

Features
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Ping & Traceroute: Easily troubleshoot network issues with our app's diagnostic functions. Quickly identify connectivity problems and network delays. Visualize Results: View Ping results and Traceroute routes with our built-in visualization tools. Get an easy-to-understand picture of your network's performance without complex command-line tools. Diagnostics & Monitoring: Check multiple network exit IPs and test the connectivity of commonly-used websites. Keep track of your network's history with ease. Geographic Location: Use our Traceroute feature to view the geographic location of each hop in your network's route. Get a complete understanding of your network's performance and identify issues quickly. Download our app today and take control of your network!

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
TinyPing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TinyPing at none against Ping's 1. Ping's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. TinyPing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping ships an update every 2 days, TinyPing every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ping versus TinyPing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingTinyPing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuang Hui YANG汉卿 杨

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ping

One-time1
  • Ads remover$1.99
None

TinyPing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinyPing free?
TinyPing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ping or TinyPing have ads?
Neither Ping nor TinyPing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ping or TinyPing?
Ping ships an update every 2 days, and TinyPing every 5 days. Most recently, Ping was updated on June 1, 2026 and TinyPing on September 9, 2026.

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