Ping vs Cudy
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
Cudy
Easily set up and manage your Cudy Wi-Fi routers, mesh systems, and range extenders from your mobile device. The app offers an intuitive interface for network status checks, personalized settings, and powerful device management features like internet pausing and parental controls.
- Quick router setup
- Network status dashboard
- Device management (pause internet, VPN)
- WiFi and IPTV settings
- Firmware updates
- Parental controls
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Cudy App provides the easiest way to access and manage Cudy Wi-Fi Router, Mesh Wi-Fi Router, or Range Extender through your mobile devices. From setup to device management, Cudy provides a simple and intuitive user interface to check the status of your networking devices and configure more personal settings for your network. Cudy App makes it easy for you to install your router and get quick access to your network information. Features include: 1, Easy and intuitive interface to quick setup the router in minutes. 2, Simple management dashboard to view the status of your network, notifications, and all the feature your router. 3, Powerful device management with options to pause internet or VPN access and set rate limits. 4, WiFi settings, IPTV settings, update firmware and much more. 5, Parental Controls allow you to set healthy internet schedules and content access for your family.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ping at 4.3 against Cudy's 3.4. Ping also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 45%) and ratings volume (376 vs 18). Cudy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 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. Cudy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ping holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 376 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Ping's written reviews are positive against 45% of Cudy's.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, Cudy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping | Cudy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (376 ratings) — better | 3.4 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 45.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 376 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — 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 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | Shenzhen Cudy Technology Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
Ping
Cudy
User reviews
Ping
From 376 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate ping results
- 🚀 Convenient for network diagnostics
- 👍 Useful for IT professionals
- 👍 Excellent for home/business users
Room to improve
- 🐛 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.)
Cudy
From 18 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and user friendly
- 🚀 Works well and stable
- ✅ Covers most needed features
- 📱 Clear UI and features
- ⚙️ VPN setup available
Room to improve
- ❌ Remote access issues
- 📉 Poor remote connection
- 🔌 Equipment failure/no response
- 🚫 App does not discover router
- ❓ Missing essential settings
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
Cudy
Reported bugs
18 issues- Cannot access routers remotely
- WiFi completely stopped working
- No response from company for cancellation/refund
- Cannot change Wake on LAN settings remotely
- Cannot access routers via app
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- Intermittent access
- No SMS access for P4
- Gaming latency issues
- App cannot discover router
- Internet speed meter is buggy
- M1800 unit disconnects frequently
- M3000 unit not turning on
- Parental control/child protection ineffective
- App does not work for M1800 (iOS)
- Router not connecting to each other
- App doesn't recognize own make wifi
- RE1200 wifi extender issues (no 5GHz)
- WiFi range reduced after update
Requested features
26 requests- Wake on LAN via mobile app
- Assign IP address in DHCP server
- Access Wake on LAN feature in app
- Mac Binding/Reservations via app
- SMS access for P4
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- Manual IP address entry for connection
- Custom DNS option
- Gaming mode option
- More firewall options (port management, protocol filters)
- Real-time bandwidth check per client
- Dark mode version
- eSIM & eSIM transfer support
- Set 2.4G or 5.0G preferences by device
- Data usage by devices
- QOS limit below 1 mbps
- Device-specific bandwidth and limits
- Control over all clients (mesh repeaters)
- VPN settings and quick toggle
- Signal strength display for all clients
- Parental control and website blocking
- Set age group for content filtering
- Support chat, community, and email in app
- Check for update option
- More relevant information on dashboard
- Tips and Help for users
- QoS options
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
Cudy
No in-app purchases
