Comparison

PingScope vs Ping Tools

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

Head to head
About

PingScope

Features
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PingScope is a graph-first network latency monitor for iPhone and Mac. Monitor multiple hosts at once, compare gateway and upstream latency, and spot packet loss or connectivity changes at a glance. Switch between live signal graphs and concentric health rings, inspect per-host latency and sparklines, and keep important status visible through widgets and Live Activities. Highlights: • Multi-host monitoring with custom colors and ordering • All Hosts and focused-host views • Live latency, min/average/max, and packet loss • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with up to five colored series • Optional Dynamic Island and Live Activity updates • Automatic default-gateway refresh when networks change • History Sync using iCloud • Optional connectivity tips, including Starlink-aware guidance PingScope does not require an account. iCloud is used only when History Sync is enabled.

About

Ping Tools

Features
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Ping Tools — a fast and simple network diagnostics app. Features: • Ping — measure response time to any host • Traceroute — visualize the route your traffic takes • DNS Lookup — query DNS records • TCP Port Scanner — check open ports • Speed Test — measure connection speed • Whois / IP Lookup — get detailed information about an IP address or domain Perfect for network troubleshooting, checking server availability, and exploring internet routes.

Screenshots

PingScope3 screens
Ping Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PingScope at 3 against Ping Tools's 1. Ping Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PingScope versus Ping Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingScopePing Tools
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeith HerringtonMAXOCOM

In-app purchases

None

PingScope

No in-app purchases

None

Ping Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PingScope free?
PingScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ping Tools free?
Ping Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PingScope or Ping Tools have ads?
Neither PingScope nor Ping Tools shows ads.

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