Ping vs BIXOLON Network Utility
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
BIXOLON Network Utility
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This utility allows you to change the network settings of Bixolon printers that are connected via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Quickly modify DHCP settings, IP address, port, and inactivity time. Easily manage your bixolon printer's network configuration with a user-friendly interface.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIXOLON Network Utility at none against Ping's 1. BIXOLON Network Utility also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Ping's advantage is device support. On price 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. BIXOLON Network Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Ping | BIXOLON Network Utility |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | BIXOLON 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
BIXOLON Network Utility
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
BIXOLON Network Utility
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ping free?
Is BIXOLON Network Utility free?
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