Comparison

Network Ping Lite vs iRemoteDesktop Lite

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

Head to head
About

Network Ping Lite

This tool helps diagnose and maintain local network issues. It provides a clear, single-screen view of device status within a subnet, using color codes to indicate operational health. Includes essential network utilities like ping, port scanning, and telnet access.

Highlights
  • Subnet ping overview
  • Device status indicators (green, yellow, red)
  • Port scanner
  • BLE device list
  • Traceroute
  • Telnet console
Features
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Network Ping is a software test tool for maintaining and debugging network problems on a local area network (LAN). Get an easy view for a full subnet on a single screen. Look at the screen to the left displaying the status for devices 192.168.2.0 - 192.168.2.255. Green and the device is working, yellow, there is a problem, and red, the device is not any longer on the LAN. LITE VERSION Compared to the Lite version the full version has: - Up to 400 entries can be saved in the device list, the lite version is limited to 4 - Subnet ping is not interrupted after 255 ping request. FEATURES - Ping a single IP address - Ping a subnet to give an overview for 253 IP addresses - Port scanner - List BLE devices - Traceroute, to determine the route taken by packets across an IP network - Display the iPhone IP address

About

iRemoteDesktop Lite

Access your Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad. This app provides remote desktop functionality, allowing you to control your computer from anywhere. It's optimized for retina screens and supports various Windows versions.

Highlights
  • Remote Windows PC access
  • Optimized for retina screens
  • Supports various Windows versions
  • Portrait and landscape mode
  • Pinch to zoom
  • International keyboard support
Features
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Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone!! Optimized to use the new iPad and iPhone retina screen! Great functionalities and It's FREE! Access your Windows PC from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch at anytime! Windows 11/Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate are supported! iRemoteDesktop Free is a Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) client for iPhone/iPod Touch. Using it you can access your Windows PC from anywhere at anytime. Note: Not all Windows support remote desktop. Check below for supported platforms or download the tool from http://www.hanamobiles.com/tools/HanaEasyConfig.exe. Compared with this free version, the Pro version has more features: - Multiple connections - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Mouse right click, hover and mouse drag - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl and Alt which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - A cool functional keyboard: Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Startup password protection - Virtual left button and right mouse button - Support video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Take advantage of iPhone 4/4s and new iPad's HD retina screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Korean, Russian etc. - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Windows 11 - Windows 10 - Windows 8 - Windows XP Professional - Windows Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 Important: The following systems are NOT supported: - Windows XP Home - Windows Vista Home Basic/Premium - Windows 7 Home Starter/Basic/Premium - Others not listed in "Supported Platform" section For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/9.page Note: - Make sure Remote Desktop is enabled on your computer - IMPORTANT: For Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server, choose "Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)" - Modify firewall settings to allow Remote Desktop. You should try to connect from another Windows computer to make sure the Remote Desktop is enabled. For more infomation on how to enable Remote Desktop, see Windows XP: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspx Windows Vista/Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/turn-on-remote-desktop-in-windows-vista/ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Remote-Desktop-Connection-frequently-asked-questions Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

Screenshots

Network Ping Lite4 screens
iRemoteDesktop Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Ping Lite at 4.4 against iRemoteDesktop Lite's 3.8. Network Ping Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). iRemoteDesktop Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 18). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iRemoteDesktop Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Network Ping Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Ping Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Network Ping Lite's written reviews are positive against 73% of iRemoteDesktop Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Ping Lite ships an update every 12 months, iRemoteDesktop Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Network Ping Lite versus iRemoteDesktop Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Ping LiteiRemoteDesktop Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (18 ratings) — better3.8 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better73.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1875 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftHana Mobile

Customer experience

Network Ping Lite

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative6.9%

iRemoteDesktop Lite

All ratings75 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews923 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative19.6%

User reviews

Network Ping Lite

From 18 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive toolkit
  • 🚀 Helpful for troubleshooting
  • 👍 Simple and functional
  • 👍 Useful for network diagnostics
  • 👍 Straightforward, intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Text is small and difficult to read
  • 🔍 Colors could be improved
  • 🐛 Crashes occasionally
  • 🐛 Traceroute not working on certain networks
  • 🔍 Interface could use improvements

iRemoteDesktop Lite

From 75 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 🚀 Responsive and fluid performance
  • 💡 Useful for remote access and management
  • 🔒 Secure with PIN/password protection
  • 🎨 Good visual quality and screen rendering

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and crashes
  • 🔍 Confusing or lacking setup instructions
  • 🖱️ Limited mouse/keyboard functionality in free version
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
  • 📺 Small screen size can make it difficult to use

Bugs and requests

Network Ping Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Traceroute stops at first unresponsive hop
  • Crashes on iOS 3.0 after update
  • Inaccurate packet loss reporting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add SSL/TLS support for secure connections
  • Implement DNS lookup functionality
  • Allow background operation and auto-refresh
  • Expand ping and traceroute capabilities
  • Implement port scanning and network analysis tools

iRemoteDesktop Lite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard gets stuck in uppercase mode
  • Inability to delete previously added remote connections
  • Compatibility issues with newer Windows versions
  • Freezing or black screen issues during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for right-click and drag functionality
  • Improve keyboard handling and integration
  • Allow configuration of multiple remote connections
  • Implement audio support for remote playback
  • Optimize for larger tablet screens

In-app purchases

None

Network Ping Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iRemoteDesktop Lite

One-time1
  • iRemoteDesktop Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Network Ping Lite free?
Network Ping Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iRemoteDesktop Lite free?
iRemoteDesktop Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Ping Lite or iRemoteDesktop Lite?
Network Ping Lite is rated higher. Network Ping Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while iRemoteDesktop Lite averages 3.8 from 75 ratings.
Do Network Ping Lite or iRemoteDesktop Lite have ads?
iRemoteDesktop Lite shows ads; Network Ping Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Ping Lite or iRemoteDesktop Lite?
Network Ping Lite ships an update every 12 months, and iRemoteDesktop Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Network Ping Lite was updated on September 20, 2026 and iRemoteDesktop Lite on September 10, 2026.

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