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Real-time latency monitoring in your menu bar

When your latency needs a monster to keep it in check 🦖

A lightweight macOS app that watches your connection so you don't have to. VPN drop alerts, site monitoring, mood icons, and latency stats — always running, always visible.

$0.99 to support development · Open Source · macOS 13+

PingZilla app showing network latency monitoring on macOS desktop
Open Source on GitHub
MIT Licensed
macOS Native
v1.3.11

Your connection, at a glance

You shouldn't have to stare at a screen to know your internet is working. PingZilla watches your connection and tells you when something needs attention.

Know before it matters

Get notified the moment your connection drops or your VPN disconnects. No terminal to check, no dashboard to watch.

Stay in your call

Mid-meeting and things feel laggy? A glance at your menu bar tells you everything. No switching windows, no interrupting your flow.

Always-on, zero effort

PingZilla runs quietly in your menu bar. It monitors your connection in the background so you never have to remember to check.

Trends, not just numbers

See your latency history at a glance — min, max, average. Spot patterns before they become problems.

Watch what matters to you

Monitor multiple sites simultaneously. Your API, your e-commerce store, your client's server — all from one place.

Read the vibe, not the data

Mood icons show your connection health instantly. Green and happy? You're good. Red and angry? Time to troubleshoot.

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Real-time latency monitoring that lives in your menu bar — lightweight, native, and always watching.

Live Menu Bar Display

Always-visible latency readout right in your macOS menu bar. See your ping at a glance without opening any windows.

12ms google.com

Dynamic Mood Icons

PingZilla's mood changes with your connection quality. Four expressive states let you know your network health instantly.

PingZilla Happy mood icon
Happy < 50ms
PingZilla Angry mood icon
Angry 50-100ms
PingZilla Sad mood icon
Sad 100-200ms
PingZilla Dead mood icon
Dead > 200ms

VPN Drop Detection

Instantly know when your VPN disconnects. PingZilla detects IP changes and alerts you before sensitive data leaks.

Site Monitoring

Monitor any host or IP address. Track uptime and latency for the services that matter to you.

Statistics Dashboard

Track min, max, average latency and connection uptime. Understand your network performance over time.

Real-Time Graph

Visual latency history in a beautiful graph. Spot trends, spikes, and connection issues at a glance.

Multiple Display Modes Smart Notifications Configurable Target No Root Required Auto-Start on Login IP Geolocation Lightweight (~15MB)

Built for the way you work

Whether you're on a video call, in a ranked match, or debugging production — PingZilla keeps watch.

Remote Workers & Digital Nomads

Working from a cafe in Lisbon? A co-working space in Bali? PingZilla detects VPN drops instantly so your sensitive work stays protected. Know your connection quality before that important video call.

Gamers & Streamers

Every millisecond matters in competitive gaming. PingZilla shows your real-time latency right in the menu bar — no alt-tabbing required. Spot lag spikes before they cost you the match.

Developers & Power Users

Built with Tauri and Rust for native macOS performance. Minimal resource usage, no Electron bloat. Monitor your deployment targets, track connection stability, and geek out on the stats dashboard.

See it in action

Lives in your menu bar

PingZilla sits quietly in your macOS menu bar, showing real-time latency with expressive mood icons. Always visible, never in the way. One click opens the full detail panel.

PingZilla menu bar showing real-time latency and mood icon

All the details, one click away

Click the menu bar icon to reveal the full dashboard — real-time graph, statistics, target configuration, and connection status. Everything you need without opening a separate app.

PingZilla popup showing latency graph, statistics, and settings

Built different

PingZilla is powered by Tauri and Rust — delivering native macOS performance without the bloat of Electron-based alternatives.

Tauri 2 Native app framework
Rust Systems-level backend
React Modern UI framework
TypeScript Type-safe frontend
Not Electron

Native WebView, no bundled Chromium

Native Performance

Rust-powered backend, minimal overhead

Battery Optimized

~15MB memory, negligible CPU usage

MIT Licensed

Open-source codebase, always

How PingZilla stacks up

The only macOS ping monitor with VPN detection, mood icons, and a fully open-source codebase.

PingZilla ★ That's us

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Ready to stomp latency?

Get PingZilla on the Mac App Store and support open-source network monitoring. Native, fast, and always watching.

Open Source · macOS 13+ · $0.99 to support development