Ping vs Qroko QR Code
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
Qroko QR Code
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Qroko is a free, ad-free app to create, scan, and organize QR codes and barcodes — everything happens on your device, with no account and no tracking. CREATE • Text, links, Wi-Fi networks, contacts (vCard), and locations on a map • Pick a point on a map or search an address — the QR opens straight in Apple Maps • Give each code its own color SCAN • Scan QR codes and barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, and more) • Decode a code from a photo • Import a PDF e-ticket and turn each barcode into a saved card, with validity dates ORGANIZE • Keep every code in a personal library • Add any code to Apple Wallet • Scanned barcodes are redrawn in their original format PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No data collected, no ads, no tracking — everything stays on your iPhone • Available in 8 languages Qroko is free. No ads. Ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qroko QR Code at none against Ping's 1. Qroko QR Code also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Ping's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Qroko QR Code asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, Qroko QR Code every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping | Qroko QR Code |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | Gerard DUVAL |
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
Qroko QR Code
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
Qroko QR Code
No in-app purchases
