Ping Stats vs DNS Benchmark+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ping Stats
Monitor your internet connection in real-time with detailed metrics on ping, jitter, and packet loss. Identify and resolve network issues for smoother gaming, streaming, and work. Offers continuous analysis and clear visualizations.
- Accurate ping tests with detailed ICMP metrics
- Continuous latency and network performance monitoring
- In-depth jitter and packet loss statistics
- Customizable test intervals and timeouts
- Intuitive interface with real-time graphs
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Analyze and monitor your network connection in real time with Ping Stats – the ultimate network tool. Get precise ping, jitter, and packet loss analysis to detect issues before they impact your gaming, streaming, or work. Ping Stats offers detailed metrics, clear charts, and continuous monitoring — everything you need for a fast and stable internet connection. Key Features • Accurate ping tests with detailed ICMP metrics • Continuous latency and network performance monitoring • In-depth jitter and packet loss statistics • Customizable test intervals and timeouts • Intuitive interface with real-time graphs Perfect For • Gamers dealing with lag or disconnections • Streamers experiencing buffering or slow uploads • Professionals who rely on a stable connection Stay in control of your connection quality — anytime, anywhere. Download Ping Stats now and ensure your internet performs at its best! Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pingstats.app/privacy-policy
DNS Benchmark+
This utility app tests DNS resolvers to find the one that offers the best real-world performance for your connection. It measures not just DNS reply speed but also the latency to the actual endpoints the replies point to, providing comprehensive diagnostics and configurable scoring.
- Real-world endpoint speed testing
- UDP, DoT, DoH, and DNSCrypt support
- DNSSEC validation and hijack detection
- Configurable weighted scoring system
- Per-run history with iCloud sync
- Add custom resolvers
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DNS Benchmark+ finds the DNS resolver that genuinely performs best for you — on your current Wi-Fi, cellular, or VPN connection — by measuring what users actually experience, not just DNS reply speed. **What makes DNS Benchmark+ different** Most DNS tools only measure how fast a resolver replies to a DNS query. DNS Benchmark+ goes further: it measures the real endpoints those replies point to. If a fast resolver sends you to a distant CDN node, it's not actually fast for you. DNS Benchmark+ measures both, then ranks resolvers by what matters. **Comprehensive testing** • UDP, DNS-over-TLS (DoT), DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), and DNSCrypt resolvers — all supported • Real CDN endpoint probing: TCP and TLS latency to actual IPs returned • Globally-representative CDN test domains • DNS latency, jitter, and P99 — not just averages • Concurrent testing of many resolvers simultaneously • Per-run history with iCloud sync across all your devices **Security & privacy diagnostics** • DNSSEC validation — confirms resolver validates signatures and blocks spoofed records • NXDOMAIN hijack detection — identifies resolvers that redirect failed lookups to ad pages • ECS detection — checks if resolver sends client hints for optimal CDN routing • Bogus record blocking — confirms resolver rejects invalid DNSSEC responses • Resolver identity via CHAOS and NSID queries **Configurable scoring** DNS Benchmark+ uses a weighted scoring system you can tune: • Endpoint speed (TCP/TLS latency to real IPs) • DNS speed (raw query latency) • Reliability (success rate, rcode quality) • Stability (jitter and P99 consistency) • Locality (geographic proximity of returned endpoints) Adjust weights in Settings → Score Weights and save custom presets. **Powerful and configurable** • Add any resolver: IPv4/IPv6, tls://, https://, sdns:// DNSCrypt stamps • Configure test domains, concurrency, timeouts, and probe depth • Per-category iCloud sync — control what syncs between your devices • Run history with export and iCloud sync • Share results as formatted text **Privacy** All DNS benchmarking runs on your device. DNS queries go directly to each resolver under test. Approximate geolocation uses ipinfo.io. Run history is stored locally and optionally in your private iCloud account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ping Stats at Free against DNS Benchmark+'s $3.99. DNS Benchmark+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On rating, ratings volume, 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
Ping Stats is free to download; DNS Benchmark+ costs $3.99 up front. Ping Stats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DNS Benchmark+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ping Stats against 5.0 for DNS Benchmark+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
Ping Stats ships an update fortnightly, DNS Benchmark+ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ping Stats | DNS Benchmark+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elvis Dorow | Miroslaw Dudek |
Customer experience
Ping Stats
DNS Benchmark+
In-app purchases
Ping Stats
- Pro Access3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Pro Access$9.991 Year
- Pro Access$14.99
DNS Benchmark+
No in-app purchases









