Ping vs XCAL
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
XCAL
This application allows for Quality of Service and Quality of Experience testing across various network technologies. It runs as a standalone app on iPhones and supports automated testing for comprehensive network analysis.
- QoS and QoE testing
- Supports all network technologies
- Handheld stand-alone application
- Automated testing capabilities
- iPhone compatible
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LIG Accuver provides solution for handheld based-on which is XCAL-Smart. The app is a handheld based stand-alone application running on iPhone that enables QoS and QoE testing across all network technologies. XCAL-Smart also supports automated testing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XCAL at 5.0 against Ping's 4.3. XCAL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Ping's advantage is ratings volume (377 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. XCAL asks for nothing beyond the download.
XCAL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 377 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 100% of XCAL's.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, XCAL every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping | XCAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (377 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 377 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | Innowireless Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Ping
XCAL
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
XCAL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
XCAL
No in-app purchases
