# FortiClient 6.0 vs Ping

FortiClient 6.0 and Ping both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Ping's written reviews are positive against 43% of FortiClient 6.0's. FortiClient 6.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FortiClient 6.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ping holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 492 and 376 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of FortiClient 6.0's written reviews are positive against 85% of Ping's.

FortiClient 6.0 ships an update every 2 months, Ping every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FortiClient 6.0 | Ping |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forticlient-60/id525600370/reviews) | **[4.3 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-network-utility/id576773404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **492** | 376 |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortinet](https://appshunter.io/developer/345361031) | [Iurii Mozharovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/411678880) |

## What reviewers say

### FortiClient 6.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forticlient-60/id525600370)

Establish secure SSL VPN connections to FortiGate devices with encrypted tunnel mode. Enforce web category filtering for browser traffic. Supports 2-factor authentication and client certificates.

**Highlights:** SSL VPN Tunnel Mode, Web Category Filtering, 2-Factor Authentication, Client Certificates, Encrypted Traffic

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast, Secure and Reliable
- 👍 Easy to use, intuitive and simplistic
- 🔒 Maintains secure connectivity
- 💡 Good and useful
- 💡 Works great in Iran with WiFi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inoperable, unable to save credentials
- 🐛 Crashes, disconnects constantly, unable to connect
- 🐛 Buggy, unable to change username, delete profiles
- 🐛 Incompatible with iOS 12, 13.5, 11
- 🔋 High battery consumption, disconnects when device is idle

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save credentials, configurations
- Crashes on iOS 11, 12, 13.5
- Breaks iOS VPN settings when uninstalled
- DNS issues, unable to connect on cellular
- Removes old VPN profiles, requires recreating

**Requested features**

- Integrate with RSA app
- Add support for iOS 18
- Implement password/biometric authentication
- Add auto-connect and keep-alive options
- Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions


### 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 FortiClient 6.0 free?

FortiClient 6.0 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, FortiClient 6.0 or Ping?

Ping is rated higher. FortiClient 6.0 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while Ping averages 4.3 from 376 ratings.

### Do FortiClient 6.0 or Ping have ads?

Neither FortiClient 6.0 nor Ping shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FortiClient 6.0 or Ping?

FortiClient 6.0 ships an update every 2 months, and Ping every 3 months. Most recently, FortiClient 6.0 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ping on October 20, 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.*