Comparison

Ping vs DNS Benchmark

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

Head to head
About

Ping

This comprehensive network utility suite offers a suite of tools for diagnosing and monitoring your internet connection. It provides real-time insights into latency, packet loss, and connection health, along with features like DNS lookup, traceroute, and port scanning.

Highlights
  • Real-time ping test and monitoring
  • Live latency chart and packet loss detection
  • DNS lookup and traceroute
  • Port scanner and WHOIS lookup
  • Subnet calculator and Wake on LAN
  • Connection quality assessment
Features
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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

About

DNS Benchmark

Optimize your internet speed by finding the fastest DNS server for gaming, streaming, or general browsing. This tool provides detailed performance metrics and stability analysis to improve your connection quality.

Highlights
  • Instant DNS benchmark
  • Real performance metrics (Average, Median, Jitter)
  • Deep stability charts and Bufferbloat tracking
  • Health Score and 'Network Verified' badges
  • CSV export for reports
  • Unlimited custom DNS testing
  • DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) encryption
Features
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Is your internet slow? Is the ping in your games too high? Your DNS server might be the bottleneck. DNS Benchmark is the most complete tool for testing, comparing, and finding the fastest DNS server for your network. Run a benchmark in one tap and get a clear performance ranking of the world's top DNS providers — optimized for gaming, streaming, and everyday browsing. FEATURES Instant DNS Benchmark — Compare Cloudflare, Google DNS, OpenDNS, Quad9, and 15+ providers in seconds. Real Metrics — Go beyond ping. Analyze Average, Median, and Jitter for a complete picture of DNS speed and stability. Pro Analytics — Deep stability charts, Jitter analysis, and Bufferbloat tracking to understand your real connection quality. Health Score — Monitor your DNS performance over time and earn "Network Verified" badges. CSV Export — Export your full benchmark history for professional reports and analysis. Unlimited Custom DNS — Add, save, and test as many private DNS servers as you want. DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) — All test queries are encrypted for total privacy. Premium Interface — A clean, modern design optimized for one-handed use. No Account Required — Launch the app and test immediately. No login, no sign-up. WHY DNS BENCHMARK? Transparent — We show you a clear ranking with real data. No "magic" settings, no inflated numbers. You decide which DNS is best. Private — No account, no tracking, no invasive permissions. Your data stays on your device. Accurate — Median, Jitter, and Bufferbloat metrics give you the full picture that a simple ping test can't. PERFECT FOR Gamers — Find the lowest ping and jitter DNS for a competitive edge. Reduce lag in Fortnite, Valorant, Call of Duty, and more. Streamers — Ensure a stable connection for buffer-free 4K streaming on Netflix, YouTube, and Twitch. IT Pros & Developers — A powerful network diagnostic tool for testing custom DNS configurations and analyzing performance. Anyone with slow internet — Switching your DNS can dramatically improve your browsing speed. Find out which one is fastest for your location. Don't leave your connection to chance. Download DNS Benchmark now and take control of your internet speed.

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
DNS Benchmark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ping at none against DNS Benchmark's shown. Ping also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). DNS Benchmark's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ping sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and DNS Benchmark sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 99 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ping's written reviews are positive against 67% of DNS Benchmark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping ships an update every 11 days, DNS Benchmark weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ping versus DNS Benchmark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingDNS Benchmark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (99 ratings) — better4.6 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings99 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPankaj GaikarDaniel Souza do Vale

Customer experience

Ping

All ratings99 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DNS Benchmark

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Ping

One-time7
  • Icon Pack$2.99
  • Tip – Kind$4.99
  • Theme Pack$7.99
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  • Icons & Themes Bundle$9.99
  • Tip – Generous$9.99
  • Tip – Incredible$19.99
  • Tip – Legendary$49.99
2 purchases

DNS Benchmark

One-time2
  • Remove Ads Forever$3.99
  • DNS Benchmark Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DNS Benchmark free?
DNS Benchmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ping or DNS Benchmark?
Ping is rated higher. Ping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while DNS Benchmark averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.
Do Ping or DNS Benchmark have ads?
DNS Benchmark shows ads; Ping does not.
Which is updated more often, Ping or DNS Benchmark?
Ping ships an update every 11 days, and DNS Benchmark weekly. Most recently, Ping was updated on October 12, 2026 and DNS Benchmark on October 2, 2026.

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