Comparison

Ping vs Speedtest by Linka

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

Head to head
About

Ping

This app is a comprehensive network analysis toolkit for mobile devices. It offers tools for connectivity checks, route tracing, DNS lookups, port scanning, and real-time connection monitoring. It's designed for quick troubleshooting and in-depth network diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Connectivity checks
  • Real-time connection monitoring
  • Traceroute
  • DNS lookup
  • Port scanner
  • WHOIS lookup
  • Subnet calculator
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

Speedtest by Linka

Features
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Measure your internet for real and see whether it delivers what you pay for. Linka measures download, upload, ping and jitter with one tap. No sign-up, no login, no picking a server. WHAT YOU CAN DO IN LINKA • Measure speed and responsiveness, including with the network under load • Keep a history and compare measurements over time • Compare results with the internet plan you pay for • Register the equipment on your network and look up each model • Ask Assist (AI) what a result means, with your permission • Compare DNS providers and retest after each change • Share results as a card, on a widget or with Siri HOW LINKA WORKS It shows the number it measured and is clear about what it can't claim yet. It doesn't invent data and doesn't point fingers. Wi-Fi details depend on your device's permission and Shortcut. The app is free with ads. Plus removes ads and unlocks extra features.

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
Speedtest by Linka3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedtest by Linka at none against Ping's 7. Ping's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Speedtest by Linka asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping ships an update fortnightly, Speedtest by Linka every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ping versus Speedtest by Linka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingSpeedtest by Linka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPankaj GaikarLuiz Fernando Giammattey

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
None

Speedtest by Linka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedtest by Linka free?
Speedtest by Linka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ping or Speedtest by Linka have ads?
Speedtest by Linka shows ads; Ping does not.
Which is updated more often, Ping or Speedtest by Linka?
Ping ships an update fortnightly, and Speedtest by Linka every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ping was updated on November 5, 2026 and Speedtest by Linka on November 6, 2026.

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