Comparison

Ping vs PingPlotter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

PingPlotter

Diagnose and resolve network issues with advanced graphing and alerting tools. Visualize latency and packet loss over time to quickly identify performance bottlenecks and receive audio notifications when problems arise.

Highlights
  • Graphical traceroute and ping
  • Latency and packet loss graphing
  • Timeline performance visualization
  • Audio-based network alerts
  • Report generation for hops
  • Customizable tracing intervals
Features
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Be the hero - network troubleshooting powers for mortals Get notified about network problems the moment they occur and find culprits quickly with PingPlotter's graphing and alert system. Our best in class graphical traceroute and ping tools go wherever your network needs you. With a desktop and mobile version at your disposal, you can pinpoint network problems anywhere, anytime. For instant vision into network performance, simply enter a target address and PingPlotter will begin graphing latency and packet loss. The multi-dimensional output is displayed on two graphs - a trace graph that plots current measurements for all participating routers and a timeline graph that shows individual router performance over time. Audio based monitoring keeps hands and eyes free for other activities while playing sounds that inform ears about network performance. A monitoring system especially useful during visually demanding, network dependent, activities like online gaming. While PingPlotter Mobile is streaming background audio, players can keep their eyes on the game, hear when network performance deteriorates, and take cover before lag negatively effects their experience. FREE - Graph latency and packet loss - Scroll through performance timelines - Zoom in on interesting periods - Generate reports for individual hops - Save and send collected data - Customize tracing intervals, packet options, and graph ranges - Ping any website with IPv4 or IPv6 protocol UPGRADE (in-app purchase) - Unlimited length timelines - Graph intermediate hop history - Audio alerting system - Keep screen on while tracing - Load data collected by mobile or desktop versions

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
PingPlotter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ping at 4.3 against PingPlotter's 3.4. Ping also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 55%) and ratings volume (376 vs 36). PingPlotter's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PingPlotter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ping holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 376 ratings behind it against 36, 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 55% of PingPlotter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping ships an update every 3 months, PingPlotter every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ping versus PingPlotter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingPingPlotter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (376 ratings) — better3.4 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better55.1% of reviews
Number of ratings376 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIurii MozharovskyiPingman Tools LLC

Customer experience

Ping

All ratings376 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.0%

PingPlotter

All ratings36 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative36.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative38.8%

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

PingPlotter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ping

One-time1
  • Golden Star$0.99
1 purchases

PingPlotter

One-time1
  • PingPlotter Standard$8.99

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PingPlotter free?
PingPlotter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ping or PingPlotter?
Ping is rated higher. Ping averages 4.3 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while PingPlotter averages 3.4 from 36 ratings.
Do Ping or PingPlotter have ads?
Neither Ping nor PingPlotter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ping or PingPlotter?
Ping ships an update every 3 months, and PingPlotter every 8 months. Most recently, Ping was updated on October 4, 2026 and PingPlotter on October 8, 2026.

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