Comparison

iNet Pro vs Ping

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

Head to head
About

iNet Pro

Discover and manage your local network with this comprehensive tool. Identify connected devices, view network services, and remotely control computers. Customize device recognition and export scan results for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Identify connected devices (IP, MAC)
  • Customize devices with names and icons
  • View open ports and services
  • Remote wake, sleep, shutdown, restart
  • Monitor Apple Airport base stations
  • Export scan results (CSV, PDF)
Features
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iNet – Know Your Network. See at a glance what’s happening on your network. Which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi? Are there any unknown devices? Which services are active? iNet gives you a clear overview of what’s happening on your local network – and provides the right tools for a closer analysis. Whether at home or as a network professional, iNet lets you scan your network, identify connected devices, find active services and open ports, and wake Macs, PCs, and other devices remotely. Give your devices custom names and icons so you can recognize them instantly the next time you scan your network. Network Scanner • Find all devices on your network • View IP and MAC addresses and other device information • Assign custom names and icons to your devices • Set IP scan ranges and network interfaces • Export scan results as CSV or PDF • Connect directly via SSH, VNC, HTTP, and other services Bonjour Monitor • Monitor Bonjour services in real time • See which services are available on individual devices • View detailed information about services and domains Port Scanner • Find open ports on all devices • Use predefined port scan lists Wake on LAN • Wake Macs, PCs, and other compatible devices over LAN or the Internet • Put Macs to sleep, shut them down, or restart them remotely • Execute SSH commands • Save frequently used devices as favorites Help & Documentation • Built-in help in German and English Privacy Included. Your network data stays with you. iNet collects no user data and requires no account or sign-in. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. Buy iNet once – future updates are included. Developed and maintained in Germany since 2010. iNet is also available as a native Mac and iPad version.

About

Ping

This network utility tests host reachability on IP networks. It supports both IPv4 and IPv6, with configurable settings for TTL, timeout, interval, and packet size. The app includes a library of favorite hosts and operates in the background.

Highlights
  • IPv4 and IPv6 support
  • Configurable TTL, timeout, interval, packet size
  • Favorite hosts library
  • Background mode
  • Free to use
Features
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Ping is a network utility used to test the reachability of a host on an IP network. Features: - Supports both IPv4 and IPv6 - Configurable TTL, timeout, send interval, and packet size - Built-in library of favorite hosts - Background mode (up to 30 seconds) - Completely free, no ads

Screenshots

iNet Pro4 screens
Ping4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ping at Free against iNet Pro's $9.99. iNet Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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

Ping is free to download; iNet Pro costs $9.99 up front. Ping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iNet Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNet Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 738 and 376 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of iNet Pro's written reviews are positive against 85% of Ping's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Ping every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iNet Pro versus Ping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNet ProPing
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (738 ratings) — better4.3 (376 ratings)
Positive reviews87.4% of reviews — better84.8% of reviews
Number of ratings738 — better376
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHIurii Mozharovskyi

Customer experience

iNet Pro

All ratings738 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews586 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.7%

Ping

All ratings376 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.0%

User reviews

iNet Pro

From 738 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Useful network tool
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 💡 Excellent features
  • 👍 Great interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Missing some device details
  • 💰 Expensive for some users
  • 🔒 Requires location access
  • 🖥️ Not optimized for iPad/larger screens

Ping

From 376 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate ping results
  • 🚀 Convenient for network diagnostics
  • 👍 Useful for IT professionals
  • 👍 Excellent for home/business users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Favorites list issues (disappearing/changing)
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior (showing host as down when it's up)
  • 🔍 Lacks DNS resolution information
  • 🔍 No background ping capability
  • 🔍 Limited customization options (packet size, interval, etc.)

Bugs and requests

iNet Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when scanning network
  • Wake-on-LAN feature not working
  • Issues with iOS 11 and newer
  • Inconsistent device detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve device naming/customization
  • Integrate with other network tools (e.g., SSH, RDP)
  • Add support for scanning over VPN
  • Provide iPad-native version

Ping

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sliders are difficult to use for precise settings
  • Ping results not always accurate
  • App becomes unresponsive or crashes at times

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add audible ping notification
  • Implement dark mode
  • Allow setting custom port for pinging
  • Provide timestamp for ping history
  • Extend ping interval options (up to 1 minute)
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  • Display resolved IP address even on timeouts

In-app purchases

None

iNet Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ping

One-time1
  • Golden Star$0.99

Questions

Is iNet Pro free?
iNet Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iNet Pro or Ping?
iNet Pro is rated higher. iNet Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while Ping averages 4.3 from 376 ratings.
Do iNet Pro or Ping have ads?
Neither iNet Pro nor Ping shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet Pro or Ping?
iNet Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ping every 3 months. Most recently, iNet Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ping on September 14, 2026.

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