Comparison

Ping vs Net

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

Net

This app scans your Wi-Fi network to identify all connected devices, analyze their security, and detect potential vulnerabilities. It offers advanced scanning modes, AI-powered device identification, and tools for network diagnostics and optimization.

Highlights
  • Advanced network scanning
  • AI-powered device identification
  • Security and privacy audit
  • CVE vulnerability auditing (PRO)
  • Background intruder monitoring
  • Visual traceroute
  • DNS benchmark
  • 3D network topology
Features
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Net-Analyzer is the advanced network scanner and cybersecurity suite for iPhone. Detect all devices connected to your Wi-Fi network, identify hardware models using artificial intelligence, and evaluate security posture in seconds. ADVANCED NETWORK SCANNING Discover routers, computers, phones, tablets, IP cameras, Smart TVs, and IoT devices. Retrieve IP, hostname, MAC, vendor, OS, and open ports. Three scanning modes: - Normal Mode: Balanced scan for home networks. - Turbo Mode: Multi-threaded engine powered by 32 workers for large networks with hundreds of endpoints. - Deep Mode: Deep inspection of active network services and TCP ports. SECURITY AND PRIVACY AUDIT Security score from 0 to 100 for every device. Detection of dangerous open ports, unencrypted services, intrusion risks, and DNS Leak testing against external tracking. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The built-in AI engine identifies exact models even when MAC addresses are masked, analyzing network banners, hostnames, and TCP fingerprints. CVE VULNERABILITY AUDITING (PRO) Cross-reference systems and services with the National Vulnerability Database (NVD/NIST) to catch critical known security bugs. AI summarizes technical impact and remediation steps. EXECUTIVE AI SECURITY REPORT (PRO) Comprehensive network audit featuring letter grades (A to F), highest-risk device highlights, hardening tips, and direct export to executive PDF. BACKGROUND INTRUDER MONITORING Silently monitor your network in the background. Get instant alerts whenever an unrecognized device joins your Wi-Fi. VISUAL TRACEROUTE Trace data packet routes to any host worldwide, identifying gateway hops, ISP routing nodes, transit backbones, and per-hop latency. DNS BENCHMARK Compare millisecond response times against top global DNS resolvers (Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, OpenDNS, AdGuard, and local DNS) to boost web browsing speed. CIDR SUBNET CALCULATOR Calculate usable IP ranges, subnet masks, wildcards, broadcast addresses, host counts, classes, and routing scopes (Public, Private, Loopback, APIPA). WI-FI RADAR & DEAD ZONE FINDER Inspect wireless coverage by continuously measuring latency to your router, jitter, and packet drop rates with sonar audio and haptic feedback. 3D NETWORK TOPOLOGY Interactive 3D network map with your router at the core and connected devices categorized in real time. PRO TOOLKIT - SSH Client: Secure remote terminal for Linux servers. - FTP/SFTP File Browser: Remote file navigation, image previews, and downloads. - Wake on LAN (WoL): Remotely boot sleeping computers via magic packets with saved favorites. - Live Diagnostics Hub: Ping, Jitter, and Speed Test with live trend graphs. - Scan History: Save and compare historical network scans. Included languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese. Downloadable languages: Catalan, Basque, Galician, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Arabic. Subscription Info • Net-Analyzer Premium — Monthly and Annual auto-renewable subscriptions • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Custom Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.net-analyzer.com/terminos.php Privacy Policy: https://www.net-analyzer.com/privacidad.php

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
Net4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Net at 5.0 against Ping's 4.3. Net also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Ping's advantage is ratings volume (376 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Net sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Net 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping ships an update every 3 months, Net fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ping versus Net: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingNet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (376 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings376 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIurii MozharovskyiJose Antonio Salinas Garcia

Customer experience

Ping

All ratings376 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.0%

Net

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Net

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ping

One-time1
  • Golden Star$0.99
3 purchases

Net

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mensual (3 días GRATIS)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Suscripción Anual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Vitalicio (3 días GRATIS)$69.99

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Net free?
Net is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ping or Net?
Net is rated higher. Ping averages 4.3 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while Net averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ping or Net have ads?
Neither Ping nor Net shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ping or Net?
Ping ships an update every 3 months, and Net fortnightly. Most recently, Ping was updated on October 4, 2026 and Net on September 18, 2026.

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