Ping32 vs PilotNest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ping32
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此工具无法单独使用，需要依赖于Ping32产品的服务端，主要用于手机端处理审批流程以及阅览文件辅助办公，保障审批及时性，提高办公效率。
PilotNest
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PilotNest is the iPhone and iPad companion for MacPilot. Connect to your Mac over a local network to view its desktop, use a mouse trackpad and type remotely. You can also lock, blank, unlock or wake and unlock the Mac. A nearby Bluetooth fallback supports control when Wi-Fi is unavailable; remote video requires a network connection. Highlights • Live remote desktop preview with pinch zoom • Relative mouse trackpad, dragging, multi-finger scrolling and pressure simulation • Remote keyboard input and common shortcuts • One-tap Lock / Blank / Unlock / Wake & Unlock • Multiple Macs, automatic discovery and IP / hostname connections • Connect across networks using Tailscale configured on both devices • Pair with a 6-digit code; traffic is encrypted after pairing Requirements Install MacPilot on your Mac and enable Remote Control. Desktop video requires Screen Recording permission; mouse and keyboard control require Accessibility permission: https://github.com/misswell/MacPilot Privacy PilotNest does not collect user data. Control traffic is encrypted between paired devices. Your Mac login password stays on the Mac and is never sent to your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PilotNest at every 5 days against Ping32's every 4 months. Ping32's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ping32 ships an update every 4 months, PilotNest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping32 | PilotNest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shandong Anzai Information Technology Co., Ltd | 国峰 刘 |
In-app purchases
Ping32
No in-app purchases
PilotNest
No in-app purchases
