Add PocketPing to your home screen

PocketPing is a Progressive Web App (PWA) — you can install it on any device straight from your browser. No app store, no download. Just tap and go.

No app store needed

Install directly from your browser in seconds — no account, no download, no waiting.

Works offline

Basic features work even when your connection drops.

Feels native

Opens in its own window without browser chrome. Looks and feels like a real app.

Always up to date

No manual updates — you always get the latest version automatically.

Step-by-step instructions

Safari only — does not work from Chrome or Firefox on iOS

Open pocketping.app in Safari

Tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen

The box with an arrow pointing up

Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"

Give it a name (or leave it as PocketPing) and tap "Add"

PocketPing now appears on your home screen like a native app

On iPhone, tap and hold the icon to move it anywhere on your home screen or add it to your dock.

Works in Chrome, Edge, and most Android browsers

Open pocketping.app in Chrome

Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right corner

Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"

The exact wording varies by Android version

Tap "Install" on the prompt that appears

PocketPing is now installed and opens like any other app

Some Android devices will also show an "Install" banner automatically at the bottom of the screen when you visit.

Safari 17+ or Chrome

Open pocketping.app in Safari or Chrome

In Safari: go to File → Add to Dock

In Chrome: click the install icon (⊕) in the address bar, or go to the three-dot menu → "Save and share" → "Install page as app"

Click "Add" — PocketPing appears in your Dock and Launchpad

Chrome or Edge

Open pocketping.app in Chrome or Edge

Click the install icon (⊕) in the address bar

If you don't see it, click the three-dot menu

In Edge: click the three-dot menu → Apps → "Install this site as an app"

Click "Install" — PocketPing opens in its own window and is pinned to your taskbar

Invite code required during private beta