Comparison

Loon vs ServerBox

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

Head to head
About

Loon

This app is a powerful network tool for debugging and optimizing connections. It offers comprehensive traffic capture, detailed record-keeping, and advanced routing options. Features include robust ad-blocking and cutting-edge DNS capabilities.

Highlights
  • Wide protocol support (ss, vmess, trojan, etc.)
  • Comprehensive traffic capture (HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP)
  • Detailed request/response header and body recording
  • MITM functionality over HTTP2
  • Advanced domain-based routing
  • Robust ad-blocking with custom rules
  • Traffic usage monitoring
  • Advanced DNS features (IPv6, DoH, DoQ, DoH3)
Features
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Loon is not just another network tool—it's a powerhouse for debugging and optimizing your network connections. With Loon, you're in command, equipped with an array of features to streamline your network troubleshooting experience. Here's what sets Loon apart: Protocol Support: Loon supports a wide range of protocols including ss, ssr, vmess, trojan, vless, HTTP/S, SOCKS5, hysteria2,Shadow-TLS, and WireGuard. No matter your preferred protocol, Loon has you covered. Comprehensive Traffic Capture: Capture all HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, and UDP traffic on your device effortlessly and redirect it to your proxy server for thorough analysis and debugging. Detailed Record-Keeping: Gain insights into your network activity with Loon's ability to record HTTP and HTTPS request and response headers and bodies. With this level of detail, troubleshooting becomes a breeze. MITM Capabilities: Loon offers Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) functionality over HTTP2 connections, allowing you to intercept and analyze encrypted traffic for deeper debugging insights. Advanced Routing Options: Take control of your network traffic with Loon's powerful router, which can be configured based on domain, URL, IP, Protocol, Port, and HTTP headers. This granular control ensures that your traffic flows exactly where you need it to go. Robust Ad-blocking: Loon's ad-blocking capabilities are second to none. Develop custom rules, rewriting, and scripting to effectively block unwanted ads and streamline your browsing experience. Traffic Usage Monitoring: Stay informed about your data usage with Loon's built-in traffic measurement tools, giving you valuable insights into your network activity. Cutting-edge DNS Features: Loon boasts full IPv6 support, asynchronous DNS requests, and the ability to query DNS over HTTPS, QUIC, and HTTP3. Record DNS results and ensure a seamless DNS resolution experience. Extendable Functionality: Unlock limitless possibilities with Loon's support for using JavaScripts to extend proxy functionality. Customize and tailor Loon to meet your specific needs and preferences. Experience the next level of network debugging with Loon. Download now and take control of your network connections like never before. For more about proxy: https://nsloon.app/docs/intro Join our telegram group: https://t.me/Loon0x00 Contact us loon0x00@gmail.com

About

ServerBox

This open-source utility app provides comprehensive server management tools, including SSH, SFTP, Docker, and RDP/VNC access. It offers real-time status charts for various system metrics and supports biometric authentication, widgets, and a watchOS app.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal
  • SFTP client
  • Docker management
  • RDP and VNC support
  • System status charts
  • Biometric authentication
  • Home-screen widgets
Features
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This project is completely OPEN SOURCE. You can click the "App Support" button near the score below to download other system versions or compile them by yourself. - Status charts for CPU, sensors, GPU, and other metrics; an SSH terminal; SFTP; RDP and VNC; Docker, process, and service management; and S.M.A.R.T. - Platform features include biometric authentication, push notifications, home-screen widgets, a watchOS app, and system color themes. - 16 languages.

Screenshots

Loon4 screens
ServerBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ServerBox at Free against Loon's $7.99. ServerBox also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (91% vs 53%). Loon's advantage is chart position (#15 vs unranked) and ratings volume (532 vs 94). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

ServerBox is free to download; Loon costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ServerBox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loon has 532 ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Loon's written reviews are positive against 91% of ServerBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loon ships an update monthly, ServerBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Loon versus ServerBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoonServerBox
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (532 ratings)4.9 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews91.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings532 — better94
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoon Lab Limited吐司工作室

Customer experience

Loon

All ratings528 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative39.4%

ServerBox

All ratings94 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%

User reviews

Loon

From 532 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for ad blocking
  • 🚀 Faster than Quantumult X
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 👍 Simple and user-friendly
  • 👍 Frequent updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unstable connection
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Limited protocol support
  • 💸 Expensive compared to alternatives

ServerBox

From 94 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Incredible value for free
  • 🚀 Powerful and comprehensive features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Open source and actively developed
  • ✨ Great for managing servers and Docker

Room to improve

  • 🐛 UI changes in v1719
  • 🐛 Unit display errors (GB/MB)
  • 🐛 Performance issues after updates
  • 🐛 Face ID issues on startup
  • 🐛 Difficulty reconnecting after lost connection

Bugs and requests

Loon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Nodes not working after iOS 16 update
  • Subscription issues and inability to refund
  • Mitm and script features not functioning properly
  • Incompatibility with certain games and apps

Requested features

6 requests
  • Support for Reality protocol
  • Support for gRPC protocol
  • Proxy sharing feature
  • Improved DNS hijacking protection
  • Better widget and shortcut support
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  • macOS and Windows versions

ServerBox

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Server list disk tab unit error (GB displayed as MB, TB as GB)
  • App crashes on iPhone 8plus iOS16.X
  • App becomes laggy and unresponsive after update
  • Adjusting order requires app restart
  • App crashes on iOS 12
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  • Startup consistently calls Face ID, making it unusable
  • Add server button is hidden and cannot be revealed
  • Cannot get Debian 12 docker status
  • 2FA login to serv00 servers fails
  • Cannot reconnect after connection lost
  • Auto-capitalization of first letter in code input

Requested features

14 requests
  • Option to revert to old network/disk tab display
  • Fix unit display errors in disk tab
  • Support for iPhone 8plus iOS16.X
  • Support for iOS 12 crash
  • Support for 2FA login on serv00
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  • Automatically add current tag when creating new server config
  • Support for server jump/intermediate servers
  • Option to change app icon
  • More diverse color options for UI elements
  • Add notes below buttons for clarity
  • Support for Windows 10/11
  • Web version deployable via Docker
  • Focus on network card speed instead of connection count
  • Support for IPv6

In-app purchases

None

Loon

No in-app purchases

None

ServerBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loon free?
Loon costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ServerBox free?
ServerBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loon or ServerBox?
ServerBox is rated higher. Loon averages 3.9 out of 5 from 532 ratings, while ServerBox averages 4.9 from 94 ratings.
Do Loon or ServerBox have ads?
Neither Loon nor ServerBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loon or ServerBox?
Loon ships an update monthly, and ServerBox fortnightly. Most recently, Loon was updated on November 6, 2026 and ServerBox on November 7, 2026.

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