Comparison

CrossNode vs Ping

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

Head to head
About

CrossNode

Features
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CrossNode — Watch, create, and support. CrossNode is a community video platform: watch videos, follow channels, and join live streams. Creators can upload videos, go live, and earn through Super Chat tips. Viewers can browse, comment, like, and send paid Super Chats during streams to support their favorite creators. Features: • Watch** — Browse videos by category (Bible Study, Prayer, Worship, Service, News) and discover new channels. • Live streams — Join live video and chat in real time; raise hand, react, and send Super Chats. • Super Chat — Send paid messages during live streams to stand out and support creators (70% to creator, 30% platform). • Upload & go live — Creators can upload videos (up to 3 hours on web, 2 GB on mobile) or start a live stream (subscription required for going live). • Channels & profiles — Create a channel, customize your profile, and grow your audience. • Verified Creator — Optional subscription for a verified badge, live-streaming, and receiving Super Chat earnings and payouts. • Privacy & safety — Clear community standards, reporting, and account controls. Account & support: Sign in with email or use Google/Apple. For help, account deletion instructions, or legal info, visit our website: Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Contact & Support.

About

Ping

Discover local places and events with recommendations from your community. Save favorite spots, create collections, and share experiences with friends. AI moderation ensures trustworthy reviews and a clean community feed.

Highlights
  • Discover and save local places
  • Organize spots into personal collections
  • Leave detailed reviews with photos
  • Create and join local events
  • Follow friends and build your network
  • Smart search for people, places, and events
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Ping – Discover Your City Ping is the social platform built around the places you love. Whether you're hunting for a hidden café, planning a night out, or looking for things to do nearby, Ping connects you with real recommendations from real people in your community. Discover & Save Places Browse local spots across a range of categories like restaurants, cafés, parks, parking, and more. Save your favorites and organize them into personal Collections, so your go-to spots are always one tap away. Share collections publicly or keep them private. Reviews You Can Trust Leave detailed reviews with photos, tags, and activity context. Ping's AI-powered moderation keeps the community honest and the content clean, so the reviews you read are ones you can rely on. Events, Together Create and join local events tied to real places. Invite friends, RSVP, leave comments, and get reminders before things kick off. Whether it's a popup, a meetup, or a regular hangout, Ping keeps your social calendar full. Built Around Your Social Circle Follow friends, build your network, and see what the people you trust are up to. Mutual follows unlock a deeper connection, and a verified badge system highlights trusted voices in the community. Stickers Earn and share stickers Smart Search Search across people, places, and events all at once. Filter by location, distance, category, and tags to find exactly what you're looking for, or let Ping surface it for you. Stay in the Loop Real-time notifications keep you updated on new followers, event changes, review activity, and more. Customize exactly what you hear about so your feed stays relevant. Sign in Your Way Register with email or use Sign in with Apple or Google for a fast, secure onboarding experience.

Screenshots

CrossNode4 screens
Ping4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ping at none against CrossNode's shown. CrossNode's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CrossNode versus Ping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossNodePing
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB92 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIHNM LLCRafael Mejia

In-app purchases

None

CrossNode

No in-app purchases

None

Ping

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrossNode free?
CrossNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrossNode or Ping have ads?
CrossNode shows ads; Ping does not.

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