# Network Ping Lite vs Console Server

The clearest difference is rating: Console Server at 5.0 against Network Ping Lite's 4.4. Console Server also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.6). Network Ping Lite's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Console Server holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Ping Lite has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Ping Lite | Console Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-ping-lite/id289967115/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-server/id967732682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **6.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MochaSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/284741182) | [SikYi Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/967732681) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Ping Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-ping-lite/id289967115)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Console Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-server/id967732682)

Test TCP client or server connectivity with this tool. View incoming and outgoing strings in ASCII or clear text, and send commands back and forth using clear text or hex.

**Highlights:** TCP client and server testing, View incoming/outgoing strings, ASCII and clear text display, Send commands back and forth, Clear text and hex command support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Ping Lite free?

Network Ping Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Console Server free?

Console Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Network Ping Lite or Console Server?

Console Server is rated higher. Network Ping Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Console Server averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Network Ping Lite or Console Server have ads?

Neither Network Ping Lite nor Console Server shows ads.

---

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