Ping vs GoPoint Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- IPv4 and IPv6 support
- Configurable TTL, timeout, interval, packet size
- Favorite hosts library
- Background mode
- Free to use
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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
GoPoint Auto
This app helps drivers stay focused on the road by locking down phone functions while the vehicle is in motion. It allows essential tasks like calls and navigation, returning full phone access when stopped. Requires separate hardware for operation.
- Locks phone while driving
- Allows calls and navigation
- Returns full phone access when stopped
- Plug-and-play hardware setup
- Compatible with most vehicles
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Until the creation of the GoPoint Auto app, driving distraction free was easier said than done. Now you can enjoy the safety and security of driving, without the temptation to lose focus on the road. The GoPoint Auto app and GoPoint NIX hardware (sold separately) keep your phone locked – keeping away attention robbing distractions. While driving, you can: - take a phone call - ask Siri for directions or to call someone - navigate with Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze Once you are stopped, all phone function is returned. Setup Simplicity The GoPoint NIX hardware offers plug-and-play convenience plus super-easy setup. Simply download the GoPoint Auto app and plug the GoPoint NIX into your vehicle’s USB or Power Point. In moments you’ll be free of distractions while driving. Technical Details - Works in any model vehicle - Compatible with iPhone and iPad - Connects to your car’s USB port or power point Compatibility The GoPoint Auto app and GoPoint NIX hardware will work with any of these Apple devices running iOS 9.0 or greater: iPhone 4s iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, 5SE iPhone 6, 6s iPhone 6 Plus, 6s Plus iPhone 7, 7 Plus iPhone 8, 8 Plus iPhone X iPad Air (1st and 2nd Gen) iPad (3rd and 4th Gen) iPad mini (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Gen) iPad 2 iPad Pro
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ping at 85% against GoPoint Auto's 0%. Ping also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (376 vs 1). GoPoint Auto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Ping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoPoint Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ping holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 376 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Ping's written reviews are positive against 0% of GoPoint Auto's.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, GoPoint Auto every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping | GoPoint Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (376 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 376 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | GoPoint Technology, Inc |
Customer experience
Ping
GoPoint Auto
Bugs and requests
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
GoPoint Auto
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
GoPoint Auto
No in-app purchases
