Comparison

Protexb vs PingScope

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

Head to head
About

Protexb

Features
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Protexb helps you take control of your internet connection by changing your DNS to trusted servers. Designed to block unwanted ads and trackers, Protexb ensures a safer, cleaner browsing experience. Key features: Easily switch between trusted DNS profiles (AdGuard, Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS interface). Built-in VPN tunnel using secure AdGuard DNS. Ad-blocking, tracker protection, and enhanced privacy. Real-time ping display to your selected DNS profile. One-tap connect and disconnect. Your data stays private. No complicated setup. Just install, choose your profile, and browse with confidence.

About

PingScope

Features
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PingScope is a graph-first network latency monitor for iPhone and Mac. Monitor multiple hosts at once, compare gateway and upstream latency, and spot packet loss or connectivity changes at a glance. Switch between live signal graphs and concentric health rings, inspect per-host latency and sparklines, and keep important status visible through widgets and Live Activities. Highlights: • Multi-host monitoring with custom colors and ordering • All Hosts and focused-host views • Live latency, min/average/max, and packet loss • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with up to five colored series • Optional Dynamic Island and Live Activity updates • Automatic default-gateway refresh when networks change • History Sync using iCloud • Optional connectivity tips, including Starlink-aware guidance PingScope does not require an account. iCloud is used only when History Sync is enabled.

Screenshots

Protexb4 screens
PingScope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PingScope at 3 against Protexb's 1. Protexb's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Protexb versus PingScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtexbPingScope
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheGroceryShelf LLCKeith Herrington

In-app purchases

None

Protexb

No in-app purchases

None

PingScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Protexb free?
Protexb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PingScope free?
PingScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Protexb or PingScope have ads?
Neither Protexb nor PingScope shows ads.

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