Comparison

Ping vs NetDebug Toolkit

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

NetDebug Toolkit

This comprehensive network diagnostic suite offers over 20 pro-grade tools for analyzing connectivity, DNS, ports, and local network services. It provides detailed insights for developers, sysadmins, and power users without requiring an account or tracking.

Highlights
  • Ping, Traceroute, HTTP(S) Check
  • DNS Lookup and Record Explorer
  • TLS Certificate Inspector
  • Port Scan and TCP/UDP Connect
  • LAN Scan and mDNS Browser
  • Automated Workflows and Export
Features
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NetDebug Toolkit is the all-in-one network diagnostics suite for developers, sysadmins, IT teams, and power users. 20 pro-grade tools on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Fast. Focused. No account. No tracking. Diagnose connectivity, DNS, routing, ports, certificates, throughput, and local-network services from one clean interface: NETWORK CORE • Ping : ICMP or HTTP HEAD reachability with timing and packet-loss stats • Traceroute : hop-by-hop route inspection • HTTP(S) Check : status, redirect chain, headers, TLS summary • Speed/Latency Baseline : download/upload presets from 1 MB to 64 MB • iperf3 Client : TCP throughput against an external iperf3 server (upload or download) • Public IP + Geo / ASN / ISP : current WAN IP with carrier and location detail • Path MTU Discovery : largest packet a route carries, black-hole detection, the constricting hop, and safe inner MTU for VPN DNS & DOMAIN • DNS Lookup : forward (host to A/AAAA) and Reverse DNS (IP to PTR), auto-detected from input • DNS Record Explorer : A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV via DNS-over-HTTPS (custom resolver supported) • Whois : RDAP or IANA WHOIS mode, with chained referrals SECURITY & TLS • TLS Certificate Inspector : full chain, validity, SANs, signature algorithm, weak-cert signals • Subnet Calculator : IPv4 and IPv6, usable host range, broadcast, gateway hints PORTS & CONNECTIVITY • Port Scan : custom ports or ranges • TCP/UDP Connect : per-port reachability with built-in UDP profiles (DNS, NTP, SNMP, SIP, RADIUS, TFTP, memcached) • NTP Time Check : clock offset vs. any NTP server with delay, stratum, and leap details • External Port Check : "can the internet reach me?" TCP port-forwarding test from an outside server (open/closed/filtered) • Run History & Trends : every run is saved on-device with charts of latency, speed, and more over time (free; longer retention with a purchase) LOCAL NETWORK • LAN Scan : fast or deep subnet host discovery • mDNS / Bonjour Browser : AirPlay, HomeKit, Matter, printers, SMB, SSH, and more • UPnP / NAT-PMP Discovery : router gateway port-mapping introspection • Wake-on-LAN Sender : send magic packets to wake compatible devices POWER-USER WORKFLOW • Saved Hosts : store frequently used IPs, hostnames, and MAC addresses with per-host tool defaults • My Automation : chain multiple tools into one-tap workflows with a combined PDF, PNG, or text run report • Export & Import : portable JSON files for automations and saved hosts (iOS share sheet, tvOS QR-code download) • Universal Links & Deeplinks : open any tool from a URL with pre-filled inputs, auto-run, and auto-export, e.g. https://netdebug.developerinsider.co/open/ping?target=1.1.1.1&export=pdf • Copy Deeplink : every tool and saved automation can copy its own shareable Universal Link • Built-in tool docs : quick-reference markdown for every tool APPLE TV / tvOS • Full feature parity : every tool, Saved Hosts, My Automation, and all three in-app purchases ship on Apple TV • LAN-only QR-code export : Apple TV serves run reports and JSON exports over a one-shot HTTP server; scan the QR with your phone to download LOCALIZED IN 21 LANGUAGES English, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Hinglish, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese. OPTIONAL IN-APP PURCHASES One-time, non-consumable, with Family-Sharing support and a single Restore Purchases action: • Remove Ads : disable all banner and interstitial ads • Unlimited Automations : lift the free-tier limit • Remove Ads + Unlimited Automations bundle : discounted starter pack Important: Use only on systems and networks you are authorized to test. Results are best-effort and may vary by network conditions, target configuration, and third-party service availability. Questions or bug reports? https://netdebug.app/support.html

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
NetDebug Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ping at none against NetDebug Toolkit's shown. Ping also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (115 vs 1). NetDebug Toolkit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Ping sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and NetDebug Toolkit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetDebug Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ping has 115 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping ships an update every 11 days, NetDebug Toolkit monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ping versus NetDebug Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingNetDebug Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (115 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings115 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPankaj GaikarVineet Choudhary

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
3 purchases

NetDebug Toolkit

One-time3
  • Remove Ads (Lifetime)$9.99
  • Unlimited Automations$19.99
  • Unlimited Automations + Remove Ads$24.99

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetDebug Toolkit free?
NetDebug Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ping or NetDebug Toolkit?
NetDebug Toolkit is rated higher. Ping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while NetDebug Toolkit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ping or NetDebug Toolkit have ads?
NetDebug Toolkit shows ads; Ping does not.
Which is updated more often, Ping or NetDebug Toolkit?
Ping ships an update every 11 days, and NetDebug Toolkit monthly. Most recently, Ping was updated on October 28, 2026 and NetDebug Toolkit on October 28, 2026.

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