Ping vs dictionary.camera
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
dictionary.camera
Instantly understand unfamiliar words while reading by pointing your camera at them. The app saves your looked-up words for easy review, helping you expand your vocabulary effortlessly. Enjoy a seamless reading experience without interruption.
- Camera-based word lookup
- Instant definition display
- Automatic search history
- Vocabulary tracking
- Seamless reading integration
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Unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words with our new app - dictionary.camera Look up words as you are reading without taking your eyes off your favourite book. Do you get stuck on words while reading? Don’t just skip them! Simply switch to our app, point the camera at the unknown word and look up the meaning of it right then and there. The words will automatically be saved in your search history. Use it to keep track of the words you learn. Doesn’t it feel great knowing what that word actually means? Happy reading!
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Verdict
Ping and dictionary.camera both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Ping's written reviews are positive against 36% of dictionary.camera's. Ping also leads on ratings volume (376 vs 31). dictionary.camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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. dictionary.camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Ping against 4.2 for dictionary.camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 376 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Ping's written reviews are positive against 36% of dictionary.camera's.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, dictionary.camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping | dictionary.camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (376 ratings) — better | 4.2 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 35.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 376 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — 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 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | X2 Mobile Development SRL |
Customer experience
Ping
dictionary.camera
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
dictionary.camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
dictionary.camera
No in-app purchases
Questions
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