# PingKit vs NetGuard

The clearest difference is ads: PingKit at none against NetGuard's shown. PingKit also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PingKit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NetGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PingKit against 5.0 for NetGuard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

PingKit ships an update every 3 days, NetGuard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PingKit | NetGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingkit-network-scanner/id6759291812/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netguard-wifi-scanner/id6773480175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PAUL SNYMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877896729) | [Levin David Schwab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896432297) |

## What reviewers say

### PingKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingkit-network-scanner/id6759291812)

Understand your home network with AI-powered explanations and 19 free tools. Identify devices, test speeds, and monitor connections privately on your iPhone. Offers advanced features and monitoring through optional subscriptions.

**Highlights:** On-device AI for network explanations, 19 professional-grade network tools, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Device discovery and identification, Connection monitoring and uptime watch, Optional subscription for advanced features

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PingKit Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PingKit Guardian | $2.99 | per month |
| PingKit Agent Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PingKit Everything Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PingKit Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PingKit Guardian Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| PingKit Agent Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PingKit Everything Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| PingKit Guardian | $24.99 | per year |
| PingKit Guardian Plus | $79.99 | per year |


### NetGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netguard-wifi-scanner/id6773480175)

Scan your WiFi network to identify all connected devices, their details, and exposed services. It alerts you to new or unusual devices, helping you secure your network. An optional one-time purchase removes ads and unlocks advanced security features.

**Highlights:** Scan WiFi network for connected devices, View device name, type, and IP address, Detect new, returned, and missing devices, Speed test, ping, and DNS lookup, Network security score and fixes, Background intruder alerts, Port scanner and traceroute

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NetGuard Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PingKit free?

PingKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NetGuard free?

NetGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PingKit or NetGuard?

NetGuard is rated higher. PingKit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while NetGuard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PingKit or NetGuard have ads?

NetGuard shows ads; PingKit does not.

### Which is updated more often, PingKit or NetGuard?

PingKit ships an update every 3 days, and NetGuard weekly. Most recently, PingKit was updated on October 17, 2026 and NetGuard on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*