Comparison

PingU vs IP Capybara

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

Head to head
About

PingU

A comprehensive network utility suite for IT professionals and enthusiasts. It offers tools for pinging, tracing routes, scanning networks, analyzing SSL/TLS certificates, and checking DNS records. The app features a modern interface with offline history and home screen widgets for convenient monitoring.

Highlights
  • Ping & Traceroute
  • LAN Scanner
  • Port Scanner
  • SSL/TLS Analyzer
  • DNS & Whois Lookup
  • Speed Test
  • Wake-on-LAN
Features
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PingU - a fast, modern network toolkit for IT pros and enthusiasts. FEATURES: • Ping & Traceroute — continuous latency checks and route tracing • LAN Scanner — discover all devices on your Wi-Fi instantly • Subnet Heatmap — real-time /24 grid visualization • SSL/TLS Analyzer — certificates, trust chains, JA3 fingerprints • Port Scanner — fast multi-threaded TCP scanning • DNS & Whois — domain records and ownership lookup • My IP & Wi-Fi Info — internal/external IPv4/IPv6 at a glance • Wake-on-LAN — remotely power on devices • Speed Test — measure download and upload speeds • HTTP Headers — inspect server response headers BUILT DIFFERENT: • Native SwiftUI with smooth animations and dark mode • Full offline history via SwiftData — nothing leaves your device • Home Screen widgets for network monitoring Terms of Use: https://lumpixel.cc/pingu/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lumpixel.cc/pingu/privacy.html

About

IP Capybara

Features
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IP Capybara is a simple and powerful network diagnostics app for checking your public IP address, testing ping and latency, measuring internet speed, running DNS Lookup, discovering visible Wi‑Fi devices, and understanding your connection quality. Use IP Capybara as your everyday Wi‑Fi analyzer, ping tester, speed test tool, DNS lookup utility, and network diagnostics companion. Whether you are troubleshooting slow internet, checking home Wi‑Fi, testing mobile data, reviewing public network performance, or monitoring connection stability, IP Capybara helps you understand your network in just a few taps. Run a more accurate Ping Test with sequential checks, median latency, jitter, packet loss, response stability, and detailed ping history. Measure download and upload speed, review previous results, and export useful diagnostics when you need to compare connection quality over time. With Wi‑Fi Device Discovery, IP Capybara can scan your local network and show devices that respond to local network checks. You can review detected devices, mark recognized devices, compare future scans, and use Deep Scan for a wider local network check on larger networks. The app also includes DNS Lookup tools for checking network records, plus a unified Network Report that combines your public IP, connection details, latest Ping Test, Speed Test results, Device Discovery summary, and weekly network insights in one clear export. What you can do in IP Capybara: - View your public IP address - Check Wi‑Fi and mobile data connection quality - Run Ping Test and latency checks - Review median latency, jitter, packet loss, and stability - Measure download and upload speed - Use DNS Lookup for network records - Discover visible Wi‑Fi devices on your local network - Mark recognized devices and review network changes - Use Deep Scan for larger local networks - Review saved ping, speed, and diagnostic history - Export a unified Network Report - Troubleshoot slow internet, unstable Wi‑Fi, and connection issues IP Capybara is designed for everyday users who want a clear answer about their internet connection, and for advanced users who need quick network tools in a clean mobile interface. Full access to IP Capybara requires a subscription. Eligible new users may receive a free trial. Subscription details are shown in the app before purchase. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PingU4 screens
IP Capybara4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PingU at none against IP Capybara's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. IP Capybara sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. PingU asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PingU ships an update every 8 days, IP Capybara weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PingU versus IP Capybara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingUIP Capybara
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLumpixel LLCAnastasiia Stakhova

In-app purchases

None

PingU

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

IP Capybara

Subscriptions1
  • IP Capybara Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is PingU free?
PingU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Capybara free?
IP Capybara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PingU or IP Capybara have ads?
Neither PingU nor IP Capybara shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PingU or IP Capybara?
PingU ships an update every 8 days, and IP Capybara weekly. Most recently, PingU was updated on September 17, 2026 and IP Capybara on September 19, 2026.

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