# Control Panel for Twitter vs PingPair

The clearest difference is rating: PingPair at 5.0 against Control Panel for Twitter's 4.5. PingPair also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99). Control Panel for Twitter's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Control Panel for Twitter costs $4.99 and PingPair $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PingPair holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control Panel for Twitter has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Control Panel for Twitter ships an update every 5 days, PingPair every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Panel for Twitter | PingPair |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-panel-for-twitter/id1668516167/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingpair/id6757801276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #34 | **#27** |
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J BUCHANAN & L.J BUCHANAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668516169) | [Florian Schimanke](https://appshunter.io/developer/288399510) |

## What reviewers say

### Control Panel for Twitter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-panel-for-twitter/id1668516167)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Enhance your Twitter.com experience with a Safari extension that adds missing features and options. Take control of your timeline, customize UI elements, and remove algorithmic content for a more personalized feed.

**Highlights:** Chronological 'Following' timeline by default, Hide algorithmic 'For You' timeline, Mute Quote Tweets, Prevent video autoplay, Fast blocking, Hide metrics and engagement elements, Restore Twitter branding and features

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Restores old Twitter experience
- 👍 Hides 'For You' tab effectively
- 👍 Removes ads and unwanted content
- 👍 Allows chronological timeline sorting
- 👍 Customizable interface options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 'For You' tab sometimes reappears
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs occur
- 🐛 Does not work on web app mode
- 🐛 Does not work on home screen shortcuts
- 🐛 Can be broken by Twitter updates

**Reported bugs**

- For You tab reappears
- Extension stops working after a few minutes
- Blank page on x.com
- App crashes or lags
- Cannot resume from last read tweet

**Requested features**

- Allow hiding right sidebar
- Hide 'Quote' under retweet dropdown
- Hide 'X app' link at the top
- Hide recommended users/trends in search input
- Hide 'following' tab text


### PingPair

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingpair/id6757801276)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app offers a direct, private messaging experience without accounts or message history. It allows for quick messages via one-tap pings, custom emojis, or typed text, prioritizing user privacy and data security. Designed for close connections, it simplifies communication to its essential elements.

**Highlights:** Direct device-to-device connection, No account, history, or stored messages, One-tap ping sending, Customizable quick messages and emojis, Siri and Action Button integration, Face ID/Touch ID protection, Screenshot protection

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control Panel for Twitter free?

Control Panel for Twitter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PingPair free?

PingPair costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Control Panel for Twitter or PingPair?

PingPair is rated higher. Control Panel for Twitter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while PingPair averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Control Panel for Twitter or PingPair have ads?

Neither Control Panel for Twitter nor PingPair shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Control Panel for Twitter or PingPair?

Control Panel for Twitter ships an update every 5 days, and PingPair every 9 days. Most recently, Control Panel for Twitter was updated on October 15, 2026 and PingPair on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Control Panel for Twitter or PingPair?

Control Panel for Twitter currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and PingPair at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*