Comparison

Handy Tools vs PingU

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

Head to head
About

Handy Tools

Features
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One app. Seven tools. Zero guesswork. Handy Tools puts a complete jobsite toolkit on your Home Screen — from metal detection to sound analysis, precise levelling to GPS compass. Every measurement is saved automatically and can be exported in seconds. WHAT'S INSIDE 1. Metal Scanner Your phone's magnetometer picks up ferrous metals — nails, screws, steel studs, rebar — hidden behind drywall, plaster, or tile. A live micro-tesla gauge and adjustable sensitivity threshold give you full control over detection. Calibrate once, scan with confidence. 2. Spirit Level Lay your device on any surface and read the tilt instantly. The bubble indicator responds in real time, accurate to a tenth of a degree. Works in both landscape and portrait orientation — ideal for shelves, countertops, and appliance installs. 3. Sound Meter A real-time decibel display that tracks current, minimum, and peak noise. Five colour-coded bands — from Silent to Harmful — make it easy to evaluate workshop noise, check room acoustics, or document sound conditions on a jobsite. 4. Compass Calibrated through Core Location, so it reads exactly like the built-in iOS compass. Shows magnetic or true heading, cardinal direction, plus your latitude and longitude for site orientation and outdoor layout work. 5. Ruler Place small parts on the screen and measure directly — toggle between centimetres and inches without reaching for a tape. 6. Protractor Touch to set an angle, then lock the reading. Handy for mitre cuts, trim work, and verifying corner angles during framing. 7. Flashlight Instant torch for crawl spaces, attics, panel boxes, and anywhere else the overhead light doesn't reach. SAVE & EXPORT Tap the bookmark icon on any tool screen to store a reading. All saved measurements live in the History tab where you can: - Filter by tool type - Swipe to remove individual entries - Clear everything at once - Export a timestamped CSV — complete with device info — and share it via email, AirDrop, or any file app HOME SCREEN WIDGET Add a small or medium widget to see your most recent measurement without launching the app — useful for repeated checks during a project. BUILT FOR REAL WORK - Works offline — no account, no internet required - Dark interface — easy on the eyes in dim spaces - Lightweight — under 30 MB, launches instantly - Privacy-first — all data stays on your device GO PREMIUM Remove ads and unlock every tool without limits. Pick the plan that works for you — weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-year, annual, or pay once and keep it forever. Cancel any time, no questions asked. SENSOR NOTE Metal detection relies on the iPhone magnetometer and responds only to iron-based (ferrous) metals. Aluminium, copper, and brass will not register. Wall thickness, phone case material, and nearby electronics can affect readings. For best accuracy, remove protective cases before scanning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lrez5JbVuwOdMWoS4Oc98xDR7oXa_Nt1qc6tsDQjpQs/edit?usp=sharing

About

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.

Highlights
  • Ping & Traceroute
  • LAN Scanner
  • Port Scanner
  • SSL/TLS Analyzer
  • DNS & Whois Lookup
  • Speed Test
  • Wake-on-LAN
Features
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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

Screenshots

Handy Tools4 screens
PingU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PingU at none against Handy Tools's 2. PingU also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months). Handy Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Handy Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PingU asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handy Tools ships an update every 7 months, PingU every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Handy Tools versus PingU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandy ToolsPingU
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanna FreitagLumpixel LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Handy Tools

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
None

PingU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handy Tools free?
Handy Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PingU free?
PingU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Handy Tools or PingU have ads?
Neither Handy Tools nor PingU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handy Tools or PingU?
Handy Tools ships an update every 7 months, and PingU every 8 days. Most recently, Handy Tools was updated on September 27, 2026 and PingU on October 4, 2026.

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