Ping vs BEACON
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
BEACON
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Beacon Line is the companion app for the Taskit indoor localization system. It connects to your Taskit Bluetooth network and gives you a live view of all your sensors — directly on your own floor plan. See where every sensor is located at any moment, and monitor their readings in real time. Whether you're tracking equipment, tools, or assets across a building, Beacon Line turns your Bluetooth network into a clear, visual overview. Key Features: Live sensor positions on your custom floor plan Real-time sensor value monitoring Smooth pan and zoom on the map Easy configuration of your sensors and anchors Connection diagnostics and status monitoring Import your floor plan and settings with ease Beacon Line requires a Taskit indoor localization system, including Taskit BLE anchors and a Taskit scan server. The hardware and server setup are available separately from Taskit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BEACON at none against Ping's 1. BEACON also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. BEACON asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, BEACON every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping | BEACON |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 days — 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 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | taskit |
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
BEACON
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
BEACON
No in-app purchases
