Comparison

RootCloud vs PanPipe

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

Head to head
About

RootCloud

Features
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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

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PanPipe

Features
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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.

Screenshots

RootCloud3 screens
PanPipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PanPipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RootCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RootCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, PanPipe monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
RootCloud versus PanPipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootCloudPanPipe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks โ€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiRootech Technology Co., Ltd.LUAFAN LAB LTD

In-app purchases

None

RootCloud

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PanPipe

One-time1
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Questions

Is RootCloud free?
RootCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PanPipe free?
PanPipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RootCloud or PanPipe have ads?
Neither RootCloud nor PanPipe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RootCloud or PanPipe?
RootCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, and PanPipe monthly. Most recently, RootCloud was updated on September 16, 2026 and PanPipe on October 4, 2026.

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