Ping vs AirConsole Manager
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
AirConsole Manager
This application enables management of a specific device that connects COM-ports to iOS devices via WiFi. It allows users to configure device settings and, with custom firmware, upload and upgrade firmware through FTP.
- Connect COM-ports to iOS via WiFi
- Manage device settings
- Upload firmware via FTP
- Upgrade firmware
- Compatible with iPhone and iPod
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AirConsole is one of the few devices on the market for connecting the COM-ports to iOS through WiFi network. I use this device to connect skydive altimeters equipped with COM-port to my iPhone and iPad. This application allows you to manage AirConsole device settings via iPhone. For AirConsole device with the custom firmware from Blue Skies Software this application in addition to change settings can upload firmware via FTP and upgrade it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ping at 85% against AirConsole Manager's 0%. Ping also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (376 vs 2). AirConsole Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 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. AirConsole Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ping holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 376 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Ping's written reviews are positive against 0% of AirConsole Manager's.
| Parameter | Ping | AirConsole Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (376 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 376 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iurii Mozharovskyi | ALEXEY LOBANOV |
Customer experience
Ping
AirConsole Manager
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
AirConsole Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ping
- Golden Star$0.99
AirConsole Manager
No in-app purchases
