Comparison

Ping Tool vs QuickTUI

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

Head to head
About

Ping Tool

Features
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Ping puts an essential network testing tool right in your pocket. Ping any host, measure network latency, and view your local IP information—ideal for developers, admins, and anyone debugging or checking network connectivity. ► Ping Tool • Ping any host (domain or IP address) to check reachability and latency. • Set the number of pings (1–100) and view real-time results in a clear, scrollable log. • See round-trip times and easily stop an ongoing ping anytime. ► Network Info • Instantly view your device's local connection details. • See your current Local IP address and Subnet Mask. • Quickly refresh your current network information before running tests. ► General • Dark and light theme. • Portrait-oriented layout for one-handed use. • No account required. Free to use, with ads to support development. Built for quick network debugging, latency testing, and connectivity checks—handy for home labs, offices, and developers.

About

QuickTUI

Control your AI coding agents and terminal sessions from any screen. Get notified when your agents need input, chat with them directly, and launch them with a single tap. Manage files, ports, and previews all within the app.

Highlights
  • AI agent notifications
  • Chat mode with Markdown
  • One-tap agent launching
  • Session status overview
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Terminal customization
  • File browsing and transfer
Features
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Your AI coding agents, within reach of any screen. QuickTUI is the iPhone and iPad app for your own computer or server. Kick off Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, or any long-running terminal job — then walk away. Your session stays live on your machine, and your phone tells you the moment an agent needs you. Free for one server, with a direct connection by default — your code never touches our servers. KNOW WHEN AN AGENT NEEDS YOU — NEW Get notified as soon as an agent asks for approval or has a question. Choose which notifications you get and what they show. CHAT WITH YOUR AGENTS — NEW A full chat mode with Markdown rendering. Approve actions and answer questions without opening the terminal, and filter sessions by status. LAUNCH ANY AGENT IN ONE TAP The Agent Wizard starts Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Grok, Gemini, Cursor, Kimi, Qoder, or Pi in the folder you pick, with saved model and effort presets. EVERY SESSION AT A GLANCE One tree of workspaces, windows, and panes, with each agent's live status: working, idle, blocked, or done. Works with tmux or Herdr on Mac and Linux, and with Herdr on Windows. REACH IN FROM ANYWHERE Your agent hit a confirm prompt while you're on the subway. Attach, approve, detach — 10 seconds. No public IP or port forwarding? Connect through QuickTUI Cloud, with a free monthly data allowance for every account. BUILT FOR THE TERMINAL Up to three shortcut bars, a movable D-pad, and a command palette with ready-made commands for popular agents, git, and tmux. Attach images, search your clipboard history, pinch to zoom, and select and copy with ease. VoiceOver can read the terminal. FILES, PORTS, AND PREVIEWS Browse, preview, and transfer files. Forward a listening port in a tap and check your dev server in the built-in browser. Previews open in floating windows. The file browser stays off until you enable it; on macOS the server may then need Files & Folders or Full Disk Access. 50 TERMINAL THEMES Catppuccin, Tokyo Night, Gruvbox, Dracula, Nord, Rose Pine, and more, with separate light and dark themes that follow your system. SETUP IN MINUTES Connect over SSH and QuickTUI installs its server and pairs for you, with a password or an SSH key. Or install the server with one line from https://quicktui.ai, then scan the QR code or paste the pairing text. Direct SSH profiles work with no server at all. FREE TO USE, PRO FOR MORE Free for one server, with every feature included. QuickTUI Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks unlimited server profiles. QuickTUI Cloud is optional. Bought the app before it became free? You're already Pro — tap Restore Purchase. YOUR SERVER, YOUR DATA Each device pairs with its own key, stored in the iOS Keychain. Your code, keys, and API quotas stay on your machine. Direct connections need no account. No telemetry. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ping Tool4 screens
QuickTUI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ping Tool at none against QuickTUI's 10. Ping Tool also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). QuickTUI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price 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. QuickTUI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ping Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping Tool ships an update every 7 months, QuickTUI weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ping Tool versus QuickTUI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPing ToolQuickTUI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChun Yu Leung宇雷 廖

In-app purchases

None

Ping Tool

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

QuickTUI

Subscriptions8
  • Cloud Basic China$0.991 Month
  • Cloud Plus China$2.991 Month
  • Cloud Basic$6.991 Month
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  • Cloud Basic China Annual$9.991 Year
  • Cloud Plus$14.991 Month
  • Cloud Plus China Annual$29.991 Year
  • Cloud Basic Annual$69.991 Year
  • Cloud Plus Annual$149.991 Year
One-time2
  • QuickTUI App Icon Pack$9.99
  • QuickTUI Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Ping Tool free?
Ping Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickTUI free?
QuickTUI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ping Tool or QuickTUI have ads?
Ping Tool shows ads; QuickTUI does not.
Which is updated more often, Ping Tool or QuickTUI?
Ping Tool ships an update every 7 months, and QuickTUI weekly. Most recently, Ping Tool was updated on November 13, 2026 and QuickTUI on November 10, 2026.

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