Ping vs GamePing
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
GamePing
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GamePing is the easiest way to keep track of your favorite game servers. Monitor server status in real time across more than twenty supported games whether local or worldwide Supported Server Types - Minecraft Java Edition - Minecraft Bedrock Edition (MCPE) - Source Engine games (Counter-Strike, Team Fortress, Garry’s Mod, and more) - Games compatible with Source Query Protocol (Rust, Unturned, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 7 Days To Die, and more) - FiveM / RedM (Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption 2) either by IP address or CFX Code Key Features - Instantly check if a server is online or offline - View the number of connected players - See player lists and server details - Get information on version, map, server OS, and tags Whether you’re a casual gamer, a server admin, or simply curious about community activity, GamePing gives you a fast and reliable way to stay connected to the games you love.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GamePing at none against Ping's 1. GamePing also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Ping's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, 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. GamePing asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, GamePing every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping | GamePing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (377 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 377 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | Tom RIVES |
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
GamePing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
GamePing
No in-app purchases
