PingScope vs Ping Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PingScope
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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.
Ping Tools
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Ping Tools ā a fast and simple network diagnostics app. Features: ⢠Ping ā measure response time to any host ⢠Traceroute ā visualize the route your traffic takes ⢠DNS Lookup ā query DNS records ⢠TCP Port Scanner ā check open ports ⢠Speed Test ā measure connection speed ⢠Whois / IP Lookup ā get detailed information about an IP address or domain Perfect for network troubleshooting, checking server availability, and exploring internet routes.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PingScope | Ping Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keith Herrington | MAXOCOM |
In-app purchases
PingScope
No in-app purchases
Ping Tools
No in-app purchases









