Ping vs Hillstone Access Client
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
Hillstone Access Client
This secure access client allows users to connect to specific network devices for remote office access. It provides enterprise-level security protection and displays connection status and user logs.
- Secure connection to Hillstone NGFW
- Remote mobile office access
- Enterprise-level security
- Display user connection status
- View user logs
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Hillstone Access Client is a secure access client developed by Hillstone Networks. Users can connect to the Hillstone NGFW devices via the client, so as to access internal servers and carry out remote mobile office under an enterprise-level security protection. Main features of SCVPN client: - Establish a secure connection with Hillstone NGFW devices - Display user connection status - View User Log
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ping at 4.3 against Hillstone Access Client's 1.0. Ping also leads on ratings volume (376 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). Hillstone Access Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 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. Hillstone Access Client 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.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, Hillstone Access Client every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Ping | Hillstone Access Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (376 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 376 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 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 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | Hillstone Networks Inc. |
Customer experience
Ping
Hillstone Access Client
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
Hillstone Access Client
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
Hillstone Access Client
No in-app purchases
Questions
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