WebMeter vs TCP Ping
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WebMeter
Monitor your website's availability directly from your iOS device using customizable widgets. Test public and private sites, including IoT devices, with various ping methods. An upgrade unlocks unlimited tracking.
- iOS widgets for frequent testing
- Lock screen widgets
- Test up to 2 websites simultaneously
- HTTP, TCP, UDP, and DNS pings
- Monitor up to 2 entries free
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Know the instant your website goes down — WebMeter monitors your sites, servers, and APIs with always-visible iOS widgets. Whether you manage a WordPress blog, a VPS, a production API, or IoT devices on your local network, WebMeter pings your endpoints and alerts you the moment something goes wrong. No manual checking, no missed downtime. KEY FEATURES Widget Monitoring - Home screen widgets (small & medium sizes) - Lock screen widgets - Medium widget monitors 2 sites simultaneously - Configurable refresh intervals Protocol Support - HTTP/HTTPS website ping (GET & POST) - TCP socket ping - UDP socket ping - DNS query monitoring Alerts & Validation - Downtime notifications - Custom HTTP status code validation (ranges like 200–399 or individual codes) - Regex body matching for advanced endpoint checks - Response time tracking What You Can Monitor - Websites & HTTPS endpoints - Backend APIs and services - TCP/UDP servers and ports - DNS resolvers - IoT devices and local network hosts - WordPress sites and hosting servers FREE PLAN Monitor up to 2 sites at no cost. PREMIUM — Unlimited Monitoring - Monthly: $3.99 USD (3-day free trial) - Lifetime: $24.99 USD Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: https://webmeter.sufiyanyasa.com/terms.html
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.
- Dual TCP and ICMP ping modes
- Global server performance testing
- User-friendly interface
- Detailed ping analytics
- Custom host input for ICMP
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1. Dual Ping Modes: TCP Ping: Test the responsiveness of a TCP connection across various ports. ICMP Ping: Traditional ping to check the reachability of a host. 2. Global Locations: With 16 strategically placed locations around the world, you can simulate and test how your servers or websites perform globally. Whether it's Asia, Europe, the Americas, or anywhere in between, we've got you covered. 3. User-Friendly Interface: A sleek and intuitive design ensures that you can get your results quickly and efficiently, without the need for complex setups. 4. Detailed Analytics: Receive in-depth insights on your ping tests, including average response times, packet loss percentages, and more. 5. Custom Host Input: For ICMP pings, simply input the desired host, and let our app do the rest. Whether it's a website, a server, or any other online entity, we'll provide you with the data you need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WebMeter at 70% against TCP Ping's 0%. WebMeter also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). TCP Ping's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. WebMeter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TCP Ping asks for nothing beyond the download.
WebMeter holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebMeter has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of WebMeter's written reviews are positive against 0% of TCP Ping's.
WebMeter ships an update weekly, TCP Ping every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WebMeter | TCP Ping |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (18 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sufiyan Yasa | Wahoo Software |
Customer experience
WebMeter
TCP Ping
In-app purchases
WebMeter
- Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Lifetime access$9.99
TCP Ping
No in-app purchases









