TCP Ping vs so2check
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
so2check
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So2Check is a simple yet powerful network connectivity testing app designed for network engineers, system administrators, and developers. 【Key Features】 ■ TCP Connection Test Instantly test connections to any hostname or IP address and port number. Clearly displays connection success, failure, or timeout status, with response time measured in milliseconds. ■ Destination Management Save frequently used destinations and run tests with a single tap. Sample destinations like Google DNS and Cloudflare DNS are included so you can start testing right away. ■ Test History Automatically saves all test results. Search by name, host, port, status, or error message. Filter by success, failure, or timeout to find exactly what you need. ■ Preset Feature Save test results as presets with one tap. Organize by category to streamline your regular monitoring tasks. 【Use Cases】 ・Server and service availability monitoring ・Firewall configuration verification ・Network troubleshooting and diagnosis ・Connectivity verification for new service deployments ・Post-VPN connection testing 【Security】 All test results are encrypted and stored locally on your device. No data is ever sent to external servers. Safe for enterprise use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: so2check at every 3 months against TCP Ping's every 11 months. so2check also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TCP Ping ships an update every 11 months, so2check every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TCP Ping | so2check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wahoo Software | Yasuhiro Hamada |
In-app purchases
TCP Ping
No in-app purchases
so2check
No in-app purchases









