Comparison

WebMeter 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

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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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.

Screenshots

WebMeter4 screens
TCP Ping2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebMeter ships an update weekly, TCP Ping every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WebMeter versus TCP Ping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebMeterTCP Ping
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSufiyan YasaWahoo Software

Customer experience

WebMeter

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%

TCP Ping

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WebMeter

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$9.99
None

TCP Ping

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebMeter free?
WebMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TCP Ping free?
TCP Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebMeter or TCP Ping?
WebMeter is rated higher. WebMeter averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TCP Ping averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WebMeter or TCP Ping have ads?
TCP Ping shows ads; WebMeter does not.
Which is updated more often, WebMeter or TCP Ping?
WebMeter ships an update weekly, and TCP Ping every 11 months. Most recently, WebMeter was updated on September 8, 2026 and TCP Ping on June 10, 2026.

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