Ping vs Wavelink TE
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
Wavelink TE
This utility app provides terminal emulation for mobile devices, supporting various emulation types and offering extensive customization for enterprise use. It enhances productivity and accuracy with features like custom keyboards and scanner integration.
- Multiple emulation type support (5250, 3270, VT)
- Customizable keyboards with macros
- Use camera as scanner
- Session persistence for dropped connections
- MDM integration for management
- Sled integration for hardware scanners
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Wavelink Terminal Emulation (TE) software is the industry-leading terminal emulation client and is in use on more than eight million mobile devices worldwide, including in many of the world’s largest retailers. Supports popular emulation types including 5250, 3270, and VT. An industry leading feature set as well as the broadest set of device support, Wavelink TE is now available on Apple iOS. Provide a consistency of experience, no matter what devices are in use. Combining full MDM integration, for ease of management and control, and support for fully customizable, cross platform keyboards Wavelink TE drives accuracy and productivity in the enterprise. FEATURES: Emulation Settings: Host direct connect Network logging VT AnswerBack Local Echo Auto Connect Auto Login Support for alternate code pages Navigation: Gestures Fixed and configurable screen size Free cursor mode Lock orientation Configurable font size Alternate color setting Keyboards: Custom keyboards Emulation type specific keyboards Auto Enter Auto Tab Key macros Connectivity: SSH Session persistence; recover from dropped connections Telnet negotiation strings Scanner: Use camera as scanner Telxon sequences supported Sled integration Oversized scanning control Scan terminators Auto send scans Management: Integration with Wavelink Avalanche for MDM Online configuration tool to allow alternate MDM management “Scan to Subscribe” configuration Sled Support: Linea Pro 5 Honeywell Captuvo SL22 and SL62 Verifone VX600 and e315
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ping at 85% against Wavelink TE's 38%. Ping also leads on ratings volume (377 vs 3). Wavelink TE's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Wavelink TE asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wavelink TE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 377 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Ping's written reviews are positive against 38% of Wavelink TE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ping ships an update every 3 months, Wavelink TE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping | Wavelink TE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (377 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 377 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 6.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | IVANTI, INC. |
Customer experience
Ping
Wavelink TE
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
Wavelink TE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
Wavelink TE
No in-app purchases
