Ping vs ESG IoT
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
ESG IoT
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ESG IoT is a smart alarm automation and monitoring application designed for efficient management of security and automation systems. Features: • Real-time device monitoring • Instant alert notifications • Input and output status monitoring • Event and activity tracking • Secure user authentication • Multi-site management ESG IoT helps users monitor, manage, and respond to system events from anywhere using their mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESG IoT at none against Ping's 1. ESG IoT also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ESG IoT asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, ESG IoT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping | ESG IoT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (376 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 376 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | Rax Tech International |
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
ESG IoT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
ESG IoT
No in-app purchases
