REF TEK Recorder Setup vs PanPipe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
REF TEK Recorder Setup
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The REF TEK Seismic Recorder Setup app provides local command and control for the REF TEK Wrangler Portable Broadband High Resolution Seismic Recorder and the SMHR2 Integrated Seismic Recorder & Accelerometer. The REF TEK Seismic Recorder Setup app is used for configuring the REF TEK Wrangler and SMHR2 seismic recorders. Providing the user with full command and control of the unit, including control and configuration of all recorder parameters and real-time status. The Recorder Setup app also features a real-time data graph that allows users to quickly and easily check on how their sensor is working. This app talks to the Wrangler unit via WiFi connection.
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: REF TEK Recorder Setup at none against PanPipe's 1. REF TEK Recorder Setup also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). PanPipe's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. PanPipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. REF TEK Recorder Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.
REF TEK Recorder Setup ships an update every 12 months, PanPipe monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | REF TEK Recorder Setup | PanPipe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xeos Technologies Inc. | LUAFAN LAB LTD |
In-app purchases
REF TEK Recorder Setup
No in-app purchases
PanPipe
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