Comparison

VacuPilot vs Ping by IPinfo

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

Head to head
About

VacuPilot

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The native iOS app for robot vacuums running open-source firmware. VacuPilot is a true native iOS app, built from the ground up — no web wrappers, no Electron ports, no compromises. WHY VACUPILOT? • 100% Native Swift & SwiftUI Built with the latest Apple technologies for a fluid, responsive experience. No web views, no loading times — pure iOS performance. • No Cloud, No Data Collection Your data stays with you. VacuPilot communicates exclusively locally with your robots. No tracking, no ads, no hidden services. • Multi-Robot Support Manage all your robots in one app. Perfect for smart homes with multiple floors. INTERACTIVE MAP • Live map with real-time robot position and pinch-to-zoom • Tap rooms directly — cleaning order shown as numbered badges • Zone cleaning: Draw custom areas • Create virtual walls & no-go zones • Save and navigate to GoTo points • Save and restore map snapshots • Offline map cache — map visible even without connection CLEANING CONTROL • Start, stop, pause with one tap • Room cleaning with selectable passes and custom order • Adjust suction power & water usage • Manual joystick control • Timers for automatic cleanings • Do Not Disturb mode with schedule ROBOT MANAGEMENT • Real-time status via SSE — battery, position, activity live • Consumables tracking with low-level warnings • Cleaning statistics & history • Firmware updates directly from the app with progress display • Dock functions (auto-empty, mop drying) • Switch voice packs • MQTT & NTP configuration • WiFi management with signal strength APPLE INTEGRATION • Siri Shortcuts for quick actions • Push notifications: Cleaning done, robot stuck, errors • Background monitoring — status updates even when app is closed • VoiceOver support for full accessibility • Dark Mode AUTOMATIC DISCOVERY Robots on your network are found automatically via Bonjour (mDNS) and IP scan. Just open the app and start cleaning. SUPPORTED ROBOTS All robot vacuums running a compatible open-source firmware with a local REST API. PRIVACY VacuPilot is GDPR compliant. No data leaves your device. No analytics, no trackers, no cloud. Zero external dependencies — not even a third-party SDK.

About

Ping by IPinfo

Monitor network performance by pinging any host from your chosen interface, including Wi-Fi, Cellular, VPN, or Ethernet. Get real-time results, detailed statistics like latency and packet loss, and a visual latency chart for instant quality assessment.

Highlights
  • Ping from Wi-Fi, Cellular, VPN, Ethernet
  • Real-time ping results
  • Detailed statistics (latency, jitter, packet loss)
  • Color-coded latency chart
  • Quick access to common targets
  • Session history
Features
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Ping any host from the network interface you choose: Wi-Fi, Cellular, VPN, or Ethernet. See exactly how each connection performs with real-time results and detailed statistics. LIVE PING Watch round-trip times update as they happen. INTERFACE SELECTION Pin your ping to a specific network interface. Wi-Fi, Cellular, VPN, and yes, even Ethernet. (Grab an adapter and see for yourself.) See the IP address, ISP, and location for each available connection before you start. DETAILED STATISTICS View min, median, p95, and max latency alongside jitter, packet loss, and reply counts. A color-coded latency chart gives you an instant visual read on connection quality. QUICK PICKS & HISTORY One-tap access to common targets like Cloudflare DNS and your gateway. Every session is saved so you can review past results. Powered by IPinfo, the trusted source for IP address data.

Screenshots

VacuPilot4 screens
Ping by IPinfo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ping by IPinfo at none against VacuPilot's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. VacuPilot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ping by IPinfo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VacuPilot ships an update every 6 weeks, Ping by IPinfo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
VacuPilot versus Ping by IPinfo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVacuPilotPing by IPinfo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSimon LutheIDB LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VacuPilot

One-time3
  • Small Thanks$1.99
  • Big Thanks$3.99
  • Huge Thanks$4.99
None

Ping by IPinfo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VacuPilot free?
VacuPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ping by IPinfo free?
Ping by IPinfo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VacuPilot or Ping by IPinfo have ads?
Neither VacuPilot nor Ping by IPinfo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VacuPilot or Ping by IPinfo?
VacuPilot ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ping by IPinfo monthly. Most recently, VacuPilot was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ping by IPinfo on October 16, 2026.

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