Ping vs The Buddy Beacon

Ping Network Tools is an all-in-one network analyzer and ping test toolkit for iPhone. Run a fast connectivity check to any hostname or IP address, trace routes hop-by-hop, perform DNS lookups, scan open ports, check WHOIS records, calculate subnets, and monitor your connection in real time. No ads. No tracking. No data collection. Completely free. 7 NETWORK TOOLS IN ONE APP Ping goes far beyond a basic ping app — it’s a complete mobile network toolkit for Wi-Fi troubleshooting, LAN diagnostics, and server monitoring on the go. PING TEST & MONITOR • Ping test (ICMP) for any hostname or IP address (IPv4 + IPv6) • Live latency chart with last-point highlight and smooth visualization • Packet loss detection — instantly identify unstable connections • Smart alerts for latency spikes, packet loss thresholds, or connection drops • Advanced metrics — jitter, standard deviation, stability score, p50/p95/p99 percentiles • Quality grade (A+ to F) for instant connection health assessment • Insights like Stable, Spiking, or Degraded to explain results • Terminal-style console log with colored status indicators • Configurable interval, timeout, and count limit for precise ping tests SERVICE PULSE • At-a-glance reachability for popular services on the Monitor tab • Live latency with trend arrows and mini charts LOOKS & APP ICONS • Curated Looks — CRT, Windows 95, VHS, Arcade, and more • Alternate app icons to match your style • Optional Icon Pack, Theme Pack, or Bundle — network tools stay free NETWORK TOOLS • DNS Lookup — resolve A, AAAA, and reverse PTR records • Traceroute — hop-by-hop route tracing with per-hop latency and timeout detection • Port Scanner — TCP connect scan with common presets and custom ranges • WHOIS Lookup — domain registration, registrar, expiry, and name server info • Network Snapshot — find my IP address, public IP, DNS servers, network type, IPv6 status • Subnet Calculator — CIDR ranges, masks, broadcast, host count • Wake on LAN — send magic packets to power on devices remotely HISTORY & EXPORT • Auto-saved ping sessions with searchable history • Session detail with full chart replay and complete console log • Share connection quality summaries for faster troubleshooting BUILT FOR GAMERS & PROFESSIONALS • Gamers — monitor ping and latency before it costs you the match • Remote workers — diagnose Wi-Fi issues affecting VPN and video calls • IT & DevOps — server monitor for uptime, DNS propagation, port scanning • Network engineers — subnet calculations, WHOIS lookup, LAN utilities • Streamers & creators — detect packet loss and connection instability Download Ping Network Tools — your network scanner, ping monitor, and connectivity check in one app. MULTI-HOST PING & PRESET GROUPS Compare several hosts at once with multi-host ping: live Radar view, detailed packet Timeline, and side-by-side metrics. Organize favorites into groups and launch them together from the Favorites tab. • Curated preset groups ready to ping — Social, Streaming, Gaming, DNS, and Cloud & Work • Multipurpose host packs for different audiences; launch a whole group in one tap

Lost your friends at a concert? Can't find your group in a crowded festival? Buddy Beacon makes it easy to locate and coordinate with your crew in any crowded space. LIGHT UP TO STAND OUT Turn your phone into a bright, colorful beacon that's impossible to miss. Choose from 12 vibrant preset colors or create your own custom shade. Add eye-catching effects like flash or pulse at different speeds to make yourself even more visible. Your beacon settings save automatically, so you can activate your signal with a single tap. REAL-TIME LOCATION SHARING See exactly where your group members are on an interactive map. Toggle location sharing on or off whenever you want—you're always in control of your privacy. Get directions to any group member with one tap. POWERFUL GROUP MANAGEMENT Create up to 10 groups with up to 50 members each. Customize your groups with unique wallpapers and descriptions. Invite friends easily with QR codes or shareable links. Group admins can set default colors so everyone lights up together. GROUP CHAT BUILT IN Stay connected with real-time messaging. Coordinate meetup spots, share updates, and keep the conversation going without switching apps. PERFECT FOR: • Concerts & music festivals • Sporting events & tailgates • Theme parks & fairs • Shopping trips with friends • Hiking & outdoor adventures • Large family gatherings • Any crowded venue where finding your people is a challenge