Pingers vs Localhost Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pingers
This network utility app provides tools for checking ping and latency, viewing IP addresses, and performing advanced diagnostics like traceroutes and DNS lookups. It also offers WHOIS information and allows users to save favorite servers for quick access.
- Ping and latency checks
- IP address viewing
- Traceroute and DNS lookups
- WHOIS information retrieval
- Save favorite servers
- Dark Mode support
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Pingers puts powerful network tools at your fingertips. Stop guessing and start troubleshooting from Ping and Traceroute to WHOIS, Port Scan, and DNS Lookup, all with favorite servers for quick access so you never type the same address twice. Plus Latency Checks and Full IP Configuration including your Public IP, all in one clean app. Users call the latency checker a "game-changer" for knowing if their connection is ready before gaming on Steam or streaming on YouTube. Built by a network engineer, so you know it's the real deal. Perfect for: - IT pros troubleshooting on the go - Gamers and streamers optimizing their connection - Anyone diagnosing Wi-Fi or network issues Features: - Check latency for popular services: YouTube, Steam, Discord, Xbox, Instagram and more - Ping by IP or domain name with advanced stats: packet loss, avg RTT, sent/received packets, unlimited ping support - Run a real-time Traceroute to see every hop - Port Scan with customizable ranges and scan speed - DNS Lookup: query any domain instantly - WHOIS info across 47+ registries: ownership, expiration, status - See your full network details: Public IP, Private IP, DNS, DHCP and Default Gateway - Save unlimited favorite servers for quick ping, traceroute, and port scan checks - Home Screen Widget: live latency for your favorite services without opening the app - Full iPad support and Dark Mode Fast. Clean. No "Windows 95 vibes." 100% Private. No ads. No data collection. No account needed. One-time purchase. Works across iPhone and iPad. Family Sharing included. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Localhost Master
Instantly share files and text across your devices without needing internet, cloud storage, or cables. Simply connect to the same Wi-Fi network to create a local HTTP server for easy access from any browser.
- Multi-device file and text sharing
- Local network only transfers
- 4-digit access codes
- QR code sharing
- Web file manager for uploads
- Folder organization
- Custom server port
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Localhost Master lets you share files and text across all your devices instantly — no internet, no cloud, no cables required. Just connect to the same Wi-Fi and you're ready to go. Simply add a file or type some text, and Localhost Master spins up a local HTTP server on your device. Every item gets a unique 4-digit code. Anyone on your network can access it instantly from a phone, tablet, PC, smart TV, or any browser — just by visiting a simple URL. Key Features: Multi-Device Support Share with smart TVs, Windows PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads, phones, and any device with a browser — all on the same Wi-Fi or hotspot. Local Network Only Everything stays on your network. Your files never touch the internet or any external server. Fast, private, and secure by design. 4-Digit Access Codes Each shared item gets a short, memorable code. No long URLs, no account logins, no friction. Share Files, Photos & Text Transfer images, videos, documents, audio files, and plain text snippets in seconds. QR Code Sharing Generate a QR code for any item so nearby devices can connect instantly without typing anything. Web File Manager Upload files directly to your device from any browser on your network — no app install needed on the other end. Folder Organization Keep your shared items tidy with folders and custom names. Custom Server Port Run the server on any port you choose. No Internet Required All transfers happen entirely over your local network. Private, fast, and always available as long as you're on Wi-Fi. Terms of Use: https://mydishview.com/easy-share-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mydishview.com/easy-share-privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Localhost Master at every 5 days against Pingers's every 3 weeks. Pingers's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pingers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Localhost Master sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pingers against 5.0 for Localhost Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pingers has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pingers ships an update every 3 weeks, Localhost Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pingers | Localhost Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ahmed Nabeeh | Soroush Chehresa |
In-app purchases
Pingers
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Support Developers$0.99
- Pingers Premium Lifetime$4.99
- Pinger Premium$4.99
Localhost Master
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month









