# Ping vs Wavelink TE

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ping | Wavelink TE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-network-utility/id576773404/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavelink-te/id762980207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iurii Mozharovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/411678880) | [IVANTI, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487381883) |

## What reviewers say

### Ping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-network-utility/id576773404)

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.

**Highlights:** IPv4 and IPv6 support, Configurable TTL, timeout, interval, packet size, Favorite hosts library, Background mode, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Star | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate ping results
- 🚀 Convenient for network diagnostics
- 👍 Useful for IT professionals
- 👍 Excellent for home/business users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Favorites list issues (disappearing/changing)
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior (showing host as down when it's up)
- 🔍 Lacks DNS resolution information
- 🔍 No background ping capability
- 🔍 Limited customization options (packet size, interval, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Sliders are difficult to use for precise settings
- Ping results not always accurate
- App becomes unresponsive or crashes at times

**Requested features**

- 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)


### Wavelink TE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavelink-te/id762980207)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ping free?

Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wavelink TE free?

Wavelink TE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ping or Wavelink TE?

Wavelink TE is rated higher. Ping averages 4.3 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Wavelink TE averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ping or Wavelink TE have ads?

Neither Ping nor Wavelink TE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ping or Wavelink TE?

Ping ships an update every 3 months, and Wavelink TE every 4 months. Most recently, Ping was updated on October 22, 2026 and Wavelink TE on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*