Adguard Home Admin vs PingU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Adguard Home Admin
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Manage your AdGuard Home DNS server with a powerful, native iOS app designed for speed and simplicity. AdGuard Home Admin gives you complete control over your self-hosted AdGuard Home instance, right from your iPhone. Whether you're monitoring network activity, adjusting filters, or configuring per-device blocking—it's all just a tap away. REAL-TIME QUERY MONITORING Watch DNS queries stream live. See exactly what's happening on your network as it happens—perfect for troubleshooting or spotting suspicious activity. Tap any query for full details including DNS answers and matched filter rules. Add unknown clients as configured devices directly from query details. POWERFUL DASHBOARD • Total queries and blocked requests • Block percentage and response times • Interactive 24-hour query activity graph • Top queried and blocked domains—tap to filter query log • Top clients with device names—tap to see their activity COMPLETE CLIENT MANAGEMENT • Custom filtering rules per client • Granular blocked services (social media, streaming, gaming, and more) • Safe browsing and parental controls • View configured and auto-discovered clients • Add new clients directly from the query log FILTER MANAGEMENT • Enable, disable, or refresh filter subscriptions • Add custom blocklist URLs • Create and edit custom filtering rules • Manage DNS rewrites • Unblock domains globally or per-client FULL SERVER CONTROL • DNS settings and upstream configuration • DHCP server management • Protection toggle with quick-disable timers • Multi-server support—manage all your instances DESIGNED FOR iOS Built with SwiftUI for a clean, native experience optimized for all iPhone sizes. REQUIREMENTS • AdGuard Home server (self-hosted) • Network access to your server Take control of your network's privacy and security from anywhere.
PingU
A comprehensive network utility suite for IT professionals and enthusiasts. It offers tools for pinging, tracing routes, scanning networks, analyzing SSL/TLS certificates, and checking DNS records. The app features a modern interface with offline history and home screen widgets for convenient monitoring.
- Ping & Traceroute
- LAN Scanner
- Port Scanner
- SSL/TLS Analyzer
- DNS & Whois Lookup
- Speed Test
- Wake-on-LAN
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PingU - a fast, modern network toolkit for IT pros and enthusiasts. FEATURES: • Ping & Traceroute — continuous latency checks and route tracing • LAN Scanner — discover all devices on your Wi-Fi instantly • Subnet Heatmap — real-time /24 grid visualization • SSL/TLS Analyzer — certificates, trust chains, JA3 fingerprints • Port Scanner — fast multi-threaded TCP scanning • DNS & Whois — domain records and ownership lookup • My IP & Wi-Fi Info — internal/external IPv4/IPv6 at a glance • Wake-on-LAN — remotely power on devices • Speed Test — measure download and upload speeds • HTTP Headers — inspect server response headers BUILT DIFFERENT: • Native SwiftUI with smooth animations and dark mode • Full offline history via SwiftData — nothing leaves your device • Home Screen widgets for network monitoring Terms of Use: https://lumpixel.cc/pingu/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lumpixel.cc/pingu/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PingU at Free against Adguard Home Admin's $0.99. PingU also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, 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
PingU is free to download; Adguard Home Admin costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Adguard Home Admin | PingU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GREG SCOTT MOORE | Lumpixel LLC |
In-app purchases
Adguard Home Admin
No in-app purchases
PingU
No in-app purchases









