Comparison

TCP Ping vs PingScope

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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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See your connections more clearly with TCP Ping. Check a hostname or IPv4 address on your chosen port, compare TCP connection latency across 12 locations, and explore the results on an interactive world map. GLOBAL CONNECTION INSIGHTS View connection status, resolved IP addresses, and TCP latency for each location. Select a result or map node to inspect the details. YOUR PORT, YOUR CHOICE Choose from common port presets or enter a custom port to check the service you need. FLEXIBLE DNS OPTIONS Use your system resolver or configure UDP DNS, TCP DNS, DNS over HTTPS (DoH), or DNS over TLS (DoT). BOOKMARKS AND HISTORY Save frequently used endpoints, search your recent tests, and revisit saved results without running another test. MADE FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Enjoy a compact interface on iPhone and side-by-side results and maps on larger screens. Whether you’re troubleshooting a connection, checking a server, or comparing regional latency, TCP Ping brings the details into one clear view.

About

PingScope

Features
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PingScope is a graph-first network latency monitor for iPhone and Mac. Monitor multiple hosts at once, compare gateway and upstream latency, and spot packet loss or connectivity changes at a glance. Switch between live signal graphs and concentric health rings, inspect per-host latency and sparklines, and keep important status visible through widgets and Live Activities. Highlights: • Multi-host monitoring with custom colors and ordering • All Hosts and focused-host views • Live latency, min/average/max, and packet loss • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with up to five colored series • Optional Dynamic Island and Live Activity updates • Automatic default-gateway refresh when networks change • History Sync using iCloud • Optional connectivity tips, including Starlink-aware guidance PingScope does not require an account. iCloud is used only when History Sync is enabled.

Screenshots

TCP Ping4 screens
PingScope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PingScope at none against TCP Ping's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TCP Ping versus PingScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCP PingPingScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWahoo SoftwareKeith Herrington

In-app purchases

None

TCP Ping

No in-app purchases

None

PingScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCP Ping free?
TCP Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PingScope free?
PingScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TCP Ping or PingScope have ads?
TCP Ping shows ads; PingScope does not.

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