Comparison

Ping vs Bernard Controls

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

Head to head
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

About

Bernard Controls

Control and configure your actuator remotely via Bluetooth. Access detailed alarm descriptions, upload full configurations, and modify complex settings with ease. Improve maintenance with historical data and live operational conditions.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Actuator setup and configuration
  • Alarm descriptions
  • Full configuration upload/change
  • Complex settings modification
  • Intelli+ specific features
  • Maintenance history tracking
Features
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Bernard Controls application allows you to easily operate, setup and maintain your actuator using the Bluetooth connection of your smartphone. It is designed for Bernard Controls actuators with latest generation of controls. - Connect to the actuator using Bluetooth - Set your actuator with the simplicity of your smartphone - Get access to clear descriptions of alarm - Upload & Change the full actuator configuration in one step - Modify complex settings easily - Operate the actuator - Get direct access to Bernard Controls Assistance And for Intelli+ Controls : - Set all the Intelli+ specific features : fieldbus, timer, alarms with time stamping and Namur labels, ESD, PST, .. - Improve your maintenance with the history of torque measurement, vibration, temperature, - Follow the live operational conditions with the number of starts history. BC actuators with BC App provide the best protection against unauthorized access from third party : - Actuator’s Access Code can be changed with the simplicity of your smartphone, - By default, the command or settings of the actuator require a physical access to the actuator, - The remote command “Local Command Inhibition” can be activated at any time from the DCS.

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
Bernard Controls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bernard Controls at 5.0 against Ping's 4.3. Bernard Controls also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Ping's advantage is ratings volume (376 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bernard Controls holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping ships an update every 3 months, Bernard Controls every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ping versus Bernard Controls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingBernard Controls
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (376 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings376 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIurii MozharovskyiBERNARD CONTROLS

Customer experience

Ping

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

Bernard Controls

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bernard Controls

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ping

One-time1
  • Golden Star$0.99
None

Bernard Controls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bernard Controls free?
Bernard Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ping or Bernard Controls?
Bernard Controls is rated higher. Ping averages 4.3 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while Bernard Controls averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ping or Bernard Controls have ads?
Neither Ping nor Bernard Controls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ping or Bernard Controls?
Ping ships an update every 3 months, and Bernard Controls every 4 months. Most recently, Ping was updated on October 11, 2026 and Bernard Controls on October 4, 2026.

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