# Lexmark ID vs Ping

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ping at 85% against Lexmark ID's 0%. Ping also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (376 vs 2). Lexmark ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Ping holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 376 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lexmark ID's written reviews are positive against 85% of Ping's.

Lexmark ID ships an update every 5 months, Ping every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lexmark ID | Ping |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexmark-id/id494589020/reviews) | **[4.3 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-network-utility/id576773404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **376** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verify Brand LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494589023) | [Iurii Mozharovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/411678880) |

## What reviewers say

### Lexmark ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexmark-id/id494589020)

Verify the authenticity of Lexmark supplies by scanning QR codes or barcodes on security labels and retail cartons. Receive instant notifications about the status of your scanned items to ensure you are purchasing genuine products.

**Highlights:** Scan 2D QR codes on security labels, Scan barcodes of part serial numbers, Instant status notifications, Verify genuine Lexmark supplies, Check retail carton authenticity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-network-utility/id576773404)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Star | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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.)

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lexmark ID free?

Lexmark ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ping free?

Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lexmark ID or Ping?

Ping is rated higher. Lexmark ID averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ping averages 4.3 from 376 ratings.

### Do Lexmark ID or Ping have ads?

Neither Lexmark ID nor Ping shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lexmark ID or Ping?

Lexmark ID ships an update every 5 months, and Ping every 3 months. Most recently, Lexmark ID was updated on October 5, 2026 and Ping on October 11, 2026.

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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.*