Comparison

Ping vs Intelli

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

Intelli

This app allows for remote programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of crane systems. It provides advanced diagnostics, real-time monitoring, and access to user manuals to minimize downtime and ensure safe operation. It connects wirelessly to equipment, eliminating the need for manual inspection.

Highlights
  • Remote crane system programming
  • Advanced diagnostic capabilities
  • Real-time monitoring of VFD operation
  • Access to user manuals and guides
  • Troubleshooting and fault recovery
  • Event and trend history logging
  • Inspection logging and service life tracking
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Intelli-Connect™ Mobile, from Columbus McKinnon, enables quick and easy programming, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of your crane system. Advanced diagnostic capabilities provide critical information, such as signal monitors, run trending data, equipment usage history, and event history. By incorporating this technology into your overhead crane or hoist, you can proactively monitor and schedule maintenance to ensure you have the necessary parts and support available when you need it. And, if your system does go down unexpectedly, Intelli-Connect™ Mobile can help reduce your mean time to recover (MTTR). With instant access to user manuals available through the app, operators can easily reference system setup and corrective action steps to get equipment back up and running quickly. Using Intelli-Connect™ Mobile, you can monitor and troubleshoot a Magnetek variable frequency drive (VFD) right from the plant floor. Intelli-Connect™ Mobile wirelessly connects to crane equipment located 20-100 feet in the air, allowing you to safely and quickly get an overview of your system’s operation. You no longer need to power down, climb up to the drive, and connect hardware to access drive information, thus eliminating potentially hazardous situations. Features: - Easy Setup and Installation - Access to the latest user manuals and quick start guides - Parameter configuration via Quick Settings - Parameter configuration via Keypad Emulation - Ability to store and retrieve Parameter sets (compatible with Impulse Link 5) - Live Monitoring of VFD operation - Fault and Alarm Status, Description, and Corrective Action Steps - Quickly recover from faults with built in Fault Reset button - Record installation date for reference - Access to technical support information - Secure Wi-Fi connection and ability to customize network name and password Advanced Features: - Event History: Comprehensive data logs during fault, alarm, and run events. This includes 400 alarms, 400 faults, and 5000 runs. Will rollover. (Event History files are compatible with Impulse Link 5) - Trend History: Comprehensive data logs recorded before, during, and after run events. Up to 120MB of trending data which is equivalent to ~30 hours of total run time. Will rollover. (Trend History files are compatible with Impulse Link 5) - Inspection Logging: Record your maintenance activities and keep them stored alongside the equipment - Remaining Service Life: Keep track of the estimated remaining life of your hoist. Calculations based on FEM/ISO standards (FEM 9.511). To purchase Intelli-Connect™ wireless hardware (required), contact us at 800-288-8178 or +1.262.783.3500

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
Intelli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ping at 85% against Intelli's 0%. Ping also leads on ratings volume (376 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Intelli's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Intelli 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. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Ping's written reviews are positive against 0% of Intelli's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping ships an update every 3 months, Intelli every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ping versus Intelli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingIntelli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (376 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings376 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIurii MozharovskyiColumbus McKinnon Corporation

Customer experience

Ping

All ratings376 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews350 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative8.3%

Intelli

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Intelli

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ping

One-time1
  • Golden Star$0.99
None

Intelli

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Intelli free?
Intelli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ping or Intelli?
Intelli is rated higher. Ping averages 4.3 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while Intelli averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ping or Intelli have ads?
Neither Ping nor Intelli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ping or Intelli?
Ping ships an update every 3 months, and Intelli every 4 weeks. Most recently, Ping was updated on October 20, 2026 and Intelli on October 5, 2026.

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