RootCloud vs PanPipe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
RootCloud
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This application relies on the Google map service and requires your network to support access to Google services; Provide real-time view of devices for customers who buy cloud service platforms; Provide equipment monitoring for customers who purchase services
PanPipe
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This is not a VPN proxy app, actually it is a powerful network content blocking tool for you. Features: 1) API Simulation/Content Blocking 2) Local DNS resolver 3) Super Port Mapping 1. Steps for API Simulation * Start VPN Service, Install Certificate by the instruction, then you will see "Tap To Stop" button. * Click "Tasks" Tab, then click "Add" on the left top, select "Content Blocking" template. * enable it by the toggle button, then click Sync button on the right top. * switch to Safari app, visit "https://empty.empty/", you will see text "hello world!". Amazing! So with this feature, you can easily create mock api for your apps. 2. Steps for local dns resolver, Please complete the steps above first. * Start VPN Service. * Click "Tasks" Tab, then click "Add" on the left top, select "DNS Resolve" template. * click the "empty.empty" under "DNS Hook", then you can change host/ip here. * click save and "Sync" the task, you will see the dns you changed works. So with this feature, you can easily switch between different environments. 3. Steps for Super Port Mapping, Please complete the Feature 1 first. * Start VPN Service. * Click "Tasks" Tab, then click "Add" on the left top, select "Port Mapping" template. * enable it by the toggle button, then click Sync button on the right top. * switch to Safari app, visit "https://empty.empty/", you will see content from "www.example.com" website.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RootCloud at none against PanPipe's 1. RootCloud also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. PanPipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RootCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.
RootCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, PanPipe monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RootCloud | PanPipe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iRootech Technology Co., Ltd. | LUAFAN LAB LTD |
In-app purchases
RootCloud
No in-app purchases
PanPipe
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