Comparison

Network Ping Lite vs OpenManage Mobile

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

OpenManage Mobile

This app allows IT administrators to securely manage Dell servers and chassis from a mobile device. It supports remote access, monitoring, and troubleshooting, with augmented reality features for MX7000 modular chassis.

Highlights
  • Remote server and chassis management
  • Proactive alert notifications
  • View server/chassis details and health
  • Power on/off/reboot servers
  • Augmented Reality for MX7000 chassis
  • Bare metal configuration
Features
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOTE ACCESS OVER MANAGEMENT NETWORK • Remote access to iDRAC requires iDRAC7 or above • Remote access to OpenManage Enterprise requires version 3.9 or later *** OpenManage Mobile now leverages Augmented Reality to easily and quickly monitor & troubleshoot MX7000 modular chassis. Aim the camera at MX7000, connect, and view health overlays. Tap on a component to view more details. *** OVERVIEW OF OPENMANAGE MOBILE (OMM) Wireless and Mobility are now pervasive inside data centers and we can leverage it to simplify data center operations. Dell OpenManage Mobile (OMM) is an app that enables IT Administrators to securely provision, monitor, and troubleshoot Dell PowerEdge servers or MX7000 chassis directly from a mobile device. OMM can access and manage PowerEdge servers or MX7000 modular chassis either remotely (i.e. over management network) or from inside the data center (i.e. when an IT Administrator is physically present in front of server or a chassis). Following are the ways you can access a server or an MX7000 chassis: • Remote into a server (iDRAC7, iDRAC8 or iDRAC9) • Remote into an MX7000 chassis and sleds • Remote into a console (OpenManage Enterprise) • At-the-server access to a PowerEdge server with iDRAC9 • At-the-chassis access to an MX7000 chassis and sleds When connected through a console (OpenManage Enterprise), OMM can access Dell servers, chassis, storage, networking, and any other supported third-party appliances being managed through this console. For specific feature support on OpenManage Mobile, please visit Dell Tech Center at www.DellTechCenter.com/OMM SUPPORT FOR AT-THE-SERVER MANAGEMENT • At-the-server access is available on PowerEdge 14th Generation and above rack and towers which support Quick Sync 2. For the latest list of supported hardware models, please contact a Dell Sales representative. • Quick Sync 2 module utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Wi-Fi to establish a secure connection between server and mobile device running OMM. SUPPORT FOR AT-THE-CHASSIS MANAGEMENT • Quick Sync 2 module for at-the-chassis access is available on MX7000 modular chassis FEATURES Supported features depend on the type of access (console or iDRAC) and the specific generation of server being accessed. For specific details or more information on OpenManage Mobile, please visit Dell Tech Center at www.DellTechCenter.com/OMM KEY USE CASES – SUPPORT VARIES BY TYPE OF ACCESS AND SERVER GENERATION • Get pro-active alert notifications automatically on your mobile device from OpenManage Enterprise consoles. • Browse server or chassis details, health status, hardware & firmware inventory, networking details, and System Event or LC logs. (For MX7000 chassis, use Augmented Reality feature to monitor and troubleshoot easily and quickly.) • Power On, shut down, or reboot your server from anywhere. • For “bare metal configuration,” assign IP address, change credentials, and update common BIOS attributes. • Access, share or upload SupportAssist Collection reports; View Last Crash screen and video (requires iDRAC9) • Access Virtual Console securely (and reduce the need for crash carts) with a Third-Party app – VNC Viewer by RealVNC or Remotix by Nulana LTD • Dell Quick Resource Locator (QRL) video remediation, available when connecting to an OpenManage Enterprise, server or chassis – displays context relevant videos about the hardware based on available error logs For any questions, please send an email to OM_Mobile_Feedback@Dell.com

Screenshots

Network Ping Lite4 screens
OpenManage Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Ping Lite at 87% against OpenManage Mobile's 19%. Network Ping Lite also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.9). OpenManage Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Ping Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Network Ping Lite's written reviews are positive against 19% of OpenManage Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Ping Lite ships an update every 12 months, OpenManage Mobile every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Network Ping Lite versus OpenManage Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Ping LiteOpenManage Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (18 ratings) — better2.9 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better18.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1828 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftDell Inc.

Customer experience

Network Ping Lite

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

OpenManage Mobile

All ratings26 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative68.8%

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

OpenManage Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Network Ping Lite

No in-app purchases

None

OpenManage Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Ping Lite free?
Network Ping Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenManage Mobile free?
OpenManage Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Ping Lite or OpenManage Mobile?
Network Ping Lite is rated higher. Network Ping Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while OpenManage Mobile averages 2.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Network Ping Lite or OpenManage Mobile have ads?
Neither Network Ping Lite nor OpenManage Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Ping Lite or OpenManage Mobile?
Network Ping Lite ships an update every 12 months, and OpenManage Mobile every 6 months. Most recently, Network Ping Lite was updated on October 31, 2026 and OpenManage Mobile on October 29, 2026.

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