# Ping vs dictionary.camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ping | dictionary.camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-network-utility/id576773404/reviews)** | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycamera/id1545347607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **376** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iurii Mozharovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/411678880) | [X2 Mobile Development SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/968345898) |

## What reviewers say

### Ping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-network-utility/id576773404)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Star | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate ping results
- 🚀 Convenient for network diagnostics
- 👍 Useful for IT professionals
- 👍 Excellent for home/business users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Favorites list issues (disappearing/changing)
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior (showing host as down when it's up)
- 🔍 Lacks DNS resolution information
- 🔍 No background ping capability
- 🔍 Limited customization options (packet size, interval, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Sliders are difficult to use for precise settings
- Ping results not always accurate
- App becomes unresponsive or crashes at times

**Requested features**

- 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)


### dictionary.camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycamera/id1545347607)

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.

**Highlights:** Camera-based word lookup, Instant definition display, Automatic search history, Vocabulary tracking, Seamless reading integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ping free?

Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is dictionary.camera free?

dictionary.camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ping or dictionary.camera?

Ping is rated higher. Ping averages 4.3 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while dictionary.camera averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.

### Do Ping or dictionary.camera have ads?

Neither Ping nor dictionary.camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ping or dictionary.camera?

Ping ships an update every 3 months, and dictionary.camera monthly. Most recently, Ping was updated on October 15, 2026 and dictionary.camera on October 3, 2026.

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