Ping vs XCAL
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
XCAL
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LIG Accuver offers a portable network optimization solution named XCAL-iSolo. It is a standalone iOS-based handheld application designed for QoS and QoE testing across all types of network technologies. It also features automated testing capabilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XCAL at none against Ping's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. XCAL asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, XCAL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping | XCAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (376 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 376 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 383 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | Innowireless Co., Ltd. |
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
XCAL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
XCAL
No in-app purchases
