Ping

PingMeter, a network diagnostic tool (ping) with sound effects

PingMeter - Network Diagnostic Tool with Sound Effects

"Ping" is a network diagnostic tool that provides a simple graphical interface to the PING command, enhanced with enjoyable sound effects. It helps users monitor their network connection without constantly looking at their screens by alerting them to lost packets audibly. With a unique PING WEATHER feature indicating packet loss status, you can efficiently test WiFi coverage in large areas. Note that it requires the ping command to be executable on your device.
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App stats

Users: 178,626
Rating: 4.57
(1,018)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2015-05-08)
Creation date: 2011-10-05
Permissions
Other: full network access

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App summary

PingMeter is a simple graphical interface to PING command, a network diagnostic tool, with useful and fun SOUND effects.

RUN IN BACKGROUND: You can leave Ping run and switch to other apps, e.g. another network diagnostic tool (for example to see WiFi signal strength). Meanwhile you can hear the PingMeter sound effects to always knows what is happening.
Use case: you can check and test the WiFi coverage on a big room without staring at the screen. Every lost packet will be immediately identified by sound. NO MORE NEED TO CHECK icmp_seq NUMBER ONE BY ONE!

While ping is running you can see the PING WEATHER on the top right. It suggests you the number of packets lost. e.g. a clear sun indicates 0 packets lost, storm indicates no good network connection.

Tested on HTC Desire 2.2 (no root), Nexus S stock, CM7, CM9.

NOTE: PingMeter depends on ping command on your phone, this must be executable to allow PingMeter to run. Usually there is no problem, no user action is required, but some vendor (or Android release) could disable ping to normal user (non-root). This is not due to PingMeter and it can't resolve the limitation, sorry.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Free and no ads
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable for diagnosing network issues
  • Functional design
Cons
  • Issues with IPv6 parsing and AAAA record resolution
  • Distracting and unnecessary alert tones
  • Misleading button for audible ping
  • Potential security concerns with login information
  • Occasional performance issues or lagging
Most mentioned
  • Ads free
  • Simple design
  • Lightweight and functional
  • Good for network diagnostics
  • Issues with alert sounds and button functionality
User reviews
Earlier it was PingMeter, I thought it's got removed from play store but here it is. Thank you EP!
by Rudra Patra, 2024-01-26

Simple free and no ads, thanks
by Ki Sunyata, 2022-12-21

Easy, light, ads free
by yosua agung, 2021-09-07
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