# CPanel vs Cape

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cape at 58% against CPanel's 0%. Cape also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (15K vs 2). CPanel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. CPanel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cape holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cape has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CPanel's written reviews are positive against 58% of Cape's.

CPanel ships an update every 2 months, Cape every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPanel | Cape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpanel/id1181237166/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [日聪 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181237165) | [Air Matters Network Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/477700083) |

## What reviewers say

### CPanel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpanel/id1181237166)

This app acts as a smart home control center, allowing users to manage various devices and create custom interfaces. It is designed to work with Thinkdraw for enhanced smart home management.

**Highlights:** Smart home control center, Device management, Customizable interfaces, Integration with Thinkdraw

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615)

This app helps you regain focus by pausing excessive app usage and restoring access later. It's designed to reduce distractions, curb impulsive app openings, and promote healthier digital habits, especially for those with attention challenges.

**Highlights:** Set daily screen time limits, Schedule app breaks, Customize pause screen, On-demand access control, Automate access with zones and schedules, Receive notifications and reports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cape Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Cape Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic and no subscription
- 🔒 Great for increasing security
- 👍 One-time purchase for pro version
- 👍 Completely hides apps for free
- 🔒 Provides good privacy and security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and lag
- 🐛 App freezes on password screen
- 🐛 Widgets not working after update
- 🐛 Apps not disappearing properly
- 🐛 Restoring shortcut doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on password screen
- Widgets not working after update
- Restoring shortcut doesn't work
- Apps not disappearing properly
- Hiding apps doesn't always work

**Requested features**

- More functional incognito note app
- Unlimited app groups
- Free incognito passcode option
- Ability to hide battery statistics
- Option to hide the Cloak app itself


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPanel free?

CPanel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cape free?

Cape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CPanel or Cape?

Cape is rated higher. CPanel averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cape averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do CPanel or Cape have ads?

Neither CPanel nor Cape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CPanel or Cape?

CPanel ships an update every 2 months, and Cape every 3 weeks. Most recently, CPanel was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cape on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*