Ping vs TP
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
TP
Easily set up and manage your home internet service and network. Monitor your connection, control access for devices, and ensure your network is secure from anywhere using your smartphone or tablet.
- Easy WiFi network setup
- Remote network monitoring and management
- Parental controls for internet access
- Device access control
- Automatic firmware updates
- Mesh network creation
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The Aginet app is the easiest way to activate your internet service, get online in minutes, and set up your home network. No technician required. Now, you can check your network status, view details about your existing wireless connection from anywhere, and make changes right from your smartphone or tablet. With a TP-Link Aginet gateway or mesh WiFi, enjoy strong, secure connections at home with robust app features: • Easy Setup: No-fuss home WiFi network setup done in minutes. • Remote Access: Monitor and manage your home network from anywhere. • Parental Controls: Schedule or pause internet access to promote healthy internet habits. • Access Control: Block devices from using your network without your consent. • Home Protection: Keep your network firmware always updated to the latest security standards. • EasyMesh: Build a flexible mesh network for seamless roaming. We're always interested in hearing your feedback. For any feature requests or thoughts on how we can improve. Reach out to support@tp-link.com. By using this app, you agree to TP-Link’s Terms of Service (https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Aginet/tou) and Privacy Policy (https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Aginet/privacy). For more information about your TP-Link Aginet device, visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.9 against Ping's 4.3. TP also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 and TP sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 376 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Ping's written reviews are positive against 86% of TP's.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, TP every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping | TP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (376 ratings) | 4.9 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 376 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 341 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | TP-Link Systems Inc. |
Customer experience
Ping
TP
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
TP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
TP
- Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly1 Month trial$17.991 Year
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- Yearly1 Month trial$35.991 Year
- TP-Link On-the-Go Antivirus1 Year trial$109.991 Year
- Total Security Package1 Year trial$129.991 Year
