Comparison

Loon vs CordC

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
Currently charting
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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

CordC

This app offers a straightforward, dependable, and secure way to establish network connections on iOS devices. It serves as the official client for the CordC network, ensuring a smooth user experience.

Highlights
  • Simple network connection
  • Stable network experience
  • Secure network connection
  • Official iOS client
  • Supports multiple Apple devices
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CordC Connect is the official iOS client for CordC, designed to provide a simple, stable, and secure network connection experience.

Screenshots

Loon4 screens
CordC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CordC at Free against Loon's $7.99. Loon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (506 vs 10). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CordC is free to download; Loon costs $7.99 up front. CordC sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Loon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Loon against 3.8 for CordC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loon has 506 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Loon's written reviews are positive against 50% of CordC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loon ships an update every 5 weeks, CordC monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Loon versus CordC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoonCordC
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (506 ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings506 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB42 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLoon Lab LimitedCordCloud, Inc.

Customer experience

Loon

All ratings506 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative22.1%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.9%

CordC

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

CordC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Loon

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CordC

One-time3
  • 月度套餐$1.99
  • 月度高级套餐$3.99
  • 年度套餐$12.99

Questions

Is Loon free?
Loon costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CordC free?
CordC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loon or CordC?
Loon is rated higher. Loon averages 3.9 out of 5 from 506 ratings, while CordC averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Loon or CordC have ads?
Neither Loon nor CordC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loon or CordC?
Loon ships an update every 5 weeks, and CordC monthly. Most recently, Loon was updated on September 26, 2026 and CordC on August 15, 2026.

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