Comparison

Open Ping vs Before You Share

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

Head to head
About

Open Ping

This network utility allows users to test internet connectivity, measure latency, and troubleshoot network performance. It offers detailed real-time statistics and visualizations, with a focus on privacy and a user-friendly design. The app provides unlimited use without ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Test IP or domain connectivity
  • Pin favorite hosts
  • Real-time statistics and visualizations
  • Automatic domain history
  • Modern, user-friendly design
  • Open source code
Features
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Discover the ultimate network tool to test connectivity, measure latency, and troubleshoot your internet performance—all in one intuitive app. Open Ping is designed for users who value simplicity, speed, and privacy. Key Features: *Unlimited use* No Limitations: Use the app as much as you need without restrictions. No Ads: Enjoy a distraction-free experience. No In-App Purchases: Get all features upfront—no hidden costs. No Usage Tracking: Your data stays private; Absolutely everything is kept in your phone. NO DATA IS COLLECTED. *Ping IP or Domain* Easily test the reachability of any IP address or domain name. Whether you're troubleshooting connectivity issues or monitoring your network, Open Ping has you covered. *Pin Your Favorites* Pin your most important domains or IPs to the top of your history for instant access. Pin or unpin with a single tap or long press—your most-used hosts are always at your fingertips. *Detailed Real-Time Statistics & Visualizations* After every ping session, view comprehensive stats, including: - Packets transmitted and received - Round-trip time (minimum, maximum, and average) - Packet loss percentages - Standard deviation of response times - Animated donut chart showing packet loss and delivery - Interactive bar graph with moving average, min/max lines, and color-coded latency *Automatic Domain History* Frequently used domains are saved automatically for quick access, streamlining your workflow. The list is filtered while you type an IP or domain. Pinned items always stay at the top (except during search). Modern & User-Friendly Design - Animated gradient backgrounds and glassmorphism effects for a beautiful, modern look - Expandable/collapsible ping matrix for quick or detailed views - Tap or long-press on history items for fast pinning or selection - Smart keyboard for domain/IP entry (URL-optimized) Open Source Open in the name of Open Ping comes from its availability of the source code. Why Choose Open Ping? With powerful features, a focus on privacy, and a streamlined design, Open Ping is the perfect tool for monitoring and diagnosing your network. Fast, lightweight, and ad-free—what more could you want? Download Open Ping today and take control of your network with confidence! Note: Currently supports IPv4 only.

About

Before You Share

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Before You Share checks screenshots and images for the private bits hiding in plain sight. Pick an image from Photos, Finder on Mac, or the iOS Share Sheet. Before You Share runs an on-device scan for emails, phone numbers, payment cards, IBANs, postal addresses, faces, QR codes, hidden image metadata, and more. Review every finding, ignore false positives, mark any area yourself, then share a clean PNG with selected details hidden and metadata stripped. — 100% on-device. Detection runs on Apple's Vision framework. — No accounts, no ads, no third-party analytics, no tracking. — Your images are never uploaded. Optional Pro features unlock expanded checks, the iOS Share Sheet extension, advanced detections, and saved redaction defaults. Detection isn't perfect. Always review before sharing.

Screenshots

Open Ping3 screens
Before You Share4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Ping at none against Before You Share's 1. Before You Share's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Before You Share sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Open Ping asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open Ping ships an update every 9 days, Before You Share every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Open Ping versus Before You Share: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen PingBefore You Share
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Manuel MerlosLovetere IT

In-app purchases

None

Open Ping

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Before You Share

One-time1
  • Before You Share Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Open Ping free?
Open Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Before You Share free?
Before You Share is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Open Ping or Before You Share have ads?
Neither Open Ping nor Before You Share shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Open Ping or Before You Share?
Open Ping ships an update every 9 days, and Before You Share every 2 days. Most recently, Open Ping was updated on August 25, 2026 and Before You Share on September 1, 2026.

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