Comparison

Loon vs E

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

E

This app provides a fast and lightweight connection to a VPN service. It offers one-tap connection with real-time stats and multiple connection modes. The service prioritizes user privacy by not logging browsing activity or traffic content.

Highlights
  • One-tap connect
  • Live speed and traffic stats
  • Rule, Global, or Direct modes
  • Server list with latency testing
  • No logging of activity or content
Features
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E-IX is a fast, lightweight client for the E-IX VPN service. Sign in with your E-IX account or with Apple and connect with one tap. • One-tap connect with live speed and traffic stats • Rule, Global or Direct mode, plus your own custom rules • Server list with latency testing • Works on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV We never inspect or store your traffic content. Some of our servers keep user access logs, including the domains or addresses you access, for troubleshooting and handling abuse complaints; details are in our privacy policy. No ads or analytics SDKs. SUBSCRIPTIONS Plans are offered in the app as auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://legal.usfoo.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@usfoo.com

Screenshots

Loon4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: E at Free against Loon's $7.99. E also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). Loon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (532 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

E is free to download; Loon costs $7.99 up front. E sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Loon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loon has 532 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loon ships an update monthly, E daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Loon versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoonE
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (532 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings532 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoon Lab LimitedROG CLOUD LLC

Customer experience

Loon

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

E

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Loon

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

E

Subscriptions4
  • E-IX 256G$7.491 Month
  • E-IX 512G$12.491 Month
  • E-IX 1024G$33.491 Year
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  • E-IX Team$50.991 Month

Questions

Is Loon free?
Loon costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loon or E?
E is rated higher. Loon averages 3.9 out of 5 from 532 ratings, while E averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Loon or E have ads?
Neither Loon nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loon or E?
Loon ships an update monthly, and E daily. Most recently, Loon was updated on November 12, 2026 and E on November 6, 2026.

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