Comparison

DynDnsPulse vs MagicPing

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

Head to head
About

DynDnsPulse

Features
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DynDnsPulse keeps your Dynamic DNS records in sync with your current IP address β€” automatically, reliably, and without any hassle. Whether you run a home server, a self-hosted NAS, a VPN, or any service behind a dynamic IP, DynDnsPulse ensures your domain always points to the right address. FEATURES β€’ 28 supported providers β€” Cloudflare, Hetzner, NextDNS, No-IP, DuckDNS, Dynu, Namecheap, deSEC, Afraid.org, Dynv6, Dyn, ChangeIP, and many more β€’ IPv4 and IPv6 β€” updates both A and AAAA records simultaneously β€’ Multiple providers β€” manage and update all your DNS providers in one place β€’ Background updates β€” the app checks your IP regularly even when not in use β€’ Update log β€” full history of every check and update with timestamps β€’ Test connection β€” verify your credentials directly in the app before saving β€’ Custom URL template β€” connect any DynDNS-compatible provider via a flexible URL template β€’ Clean, native interface β€” built for iPhone and iPad with SwiftUI HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your DNS provider and enter your credentials 2. DynDnsPulse checks your public IP at regular intervals 3. When your IP changes, it updates all enabled providers automatically 4. You get notified on success or if something goes wrong PRIVACY Your credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain and never leave your device. No account, no cloud sync, no tracking. DynDnsPulse is the perfect companion for self-hosters, home lab enthusiasts, and anyone who needs their domain to follow their IP.

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MagicPing

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One tap, and your computer wakes up. MagicPing wakes PCs, Macs, NAS boxes, and servers on your home network via Wake-on-LAN β€” from your iPhone, your Mac, your Apple TV, and your Apple Watch. And when you're done, MagicPing shuts them down again over SSH. BUILT FOR THE LIVING ROOM The Apple TV launcher starts your gaming PC right from your television β€” before you stream via Moonlight/Sunshine or Steam Link. MagicPing even shows you when the streaming service is ready to accept connections. YOUR COMPUTERS, EVERYWHERE Enter a computer once and it appears on all your devices: the list syncs through iCloud β€” no account, no sign-up, no server run by us. WHAT MAGICPING DOES β€’ Wake computers with a magic packet (Wake-on-LAN) β€’ Live status: see who is online β€” and since when β€’ Shut down over SSH (Linux, macOS, and Windows with OpenSSH) β€’ Apple Watch: wake machines right from your wrist β€’ Apple TV: the fastest way from couch to running gaming PC β€’ Probe port selectable or automatic (Sunshine, RDP, SSH, SMB) β€’ Type MAC addresses without colons β€” MagicPing formats as you type PRIVATE BY DESIGN MagicPing collects no data. Your computer list lives in your private iCloud; SSH passwords are stored only in the keychain. No ads, no tracking, no accounts. GOOD TO KNOW Wake-on-LAN must be enabled on the target machine (BIOS/UEFI and network adapter). Shutting down requires SSH access to the target. iCloud sync requires a signed-in iCloud account.

Screenshots

DynDnsPulse3 screens
MagicPing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MagicPing at every 2 days against DynDnsPulse's fortnightly. MagicPing also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DynDnsPulse ships an update fortnightly, MagicPing every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
DynDnsPulse versus MagicPing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynDnsPulseMagicPing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas PallusFrank Weigand

In-app purchases

None

DynDnsPulse

No in-app purchases

None

MagicPing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DynDnsPulse free?
DynDnsPulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MagicPing free?
MagicPing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DynDnsPulse or MagicPing have ads?
Neither DynDnsPulse nor MagicPing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DynDnsPulse or MagicPing?
DynDnsPulse ships an update fortnightly, and MagicPing every 2 days. Most recently, DynDnsPulse was updated on September 30, 2026 and MagicPing on October 13, 2026.

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