Ping Tunnel vs deviceCheck Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ping Tunnel
This tool tunnels TCP and UDP traffic over ICMP (ping) to bypass firewalls and network censorship. It's designed for restrictive environments where traditional VPNs are blocked, offering a stealthier connection method.
- VPN over ICMP tunneling
- Bypass firewalls and DPI
- Supports TCP and UDP traffic
- Lightweight and fast
- Custom server support
- Stealthy connection method
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Ping Tunnel is a powerful VPN tool that tunnels TCP and UDP traffic over ICMP (ping), helping you bypass firewalls and network censorship, even during severe restrictions. Unlike traditional VPNs that use visible protocols, Ping Tunnel operates using ICMP echo requests (pings), making it much harder to block. It’s perfect for restrictive environments where VPN access is limited or firewalled. Key Features: - VPN over ICMP: tunnel traffic using ping - Bypass firewalls and DPI (deep packet inspection) - Works with TCP and UDP traffic - Lightweight and fast - Supports custom servers Ideal for: - Users facing internet censorship - Secure remote access in blocked regions - Developers and security professionals How It Works: The app works with a server running the open-source pingtunnel daemon. Setup instructions for macOS and Linux are included in the app, or use the URL schema to quickly connect. Stay connected when everything else fails, with Ping Tunnel.
deviceCheck Pulse
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deviceCheck Pulse is a professional hardware diagnostic tool built for device technicians and repair professionals. While Pulse can be used as a standalone solution to quickly scan any iPhone and generate a detailed pass/warn/fail report, it is designed to work alongside deviceCheck Studio, our desktop mobile device diagnostic suite for Windows and macOS, providing a complete device testing and reporting workflow. WHAT IT TESTS • Display: cycles solid colors to reveal dead pixels, burn-in, or cracks • Touch Grid: maps the entire digitizer surface for dead zones • Multi-Touch: verifies simultaneous touch point detection • Spatial Control: confirms 3D gesture input via pinch and rotation • Proximity Sensor: detects hand coverage near the earpiece • Volume Buttons: confirms Up and Down button registration • Flashlight: verifies rear LED torch activation • Face ID / Touch ID: tests biometric authentication hardware • Cameras: tests front and rear cameras, autofocus, and flash • Audio: tests bottom speaker, earpiece, and microphone level • Motion Sensors: accelerometer and gyroscope via tilt-ball game • Sensors: barometer, ambient light, LiDAR, and pedometer • Vibration: haptic motor confirmation • Bluetooth: BLE radio scan for nearby devices • Wi-Fi: nearby network detection • NFC: chip presence and response • GPS: satellite fix attempt with accuracy and time-to-fix • Phone: carrier call test via *611 RESULTS Each test produces a clear Pass, Warn, or Fail result. The summary screen shows total tests ran, passed, and failed. Detailed metrics are available for every test. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS Pulse integrates with the deviceCheck Studio desktop suite for remote-initiated scans, or runs standalone via manual start.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: deviceCheck Pulse at none against Ping Tunnel's shown. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Ping Tunnel | deviceCheck Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Hexa Software | CellStep Technologies |
In-app purchases
Ping Tunnel
No in-app purchases
deviceCheck Pulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
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