PanPipe vs UNpkl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
UNpkl
Manage your home network and Wi-Fi routers with real-time insights into connected devices and their activity. Control access, change passwords, and explore future features like cloud access and IoT integration.
- Real-time network insights
- Device access control
- Wi-Fi password management
- Text message commands
- Future cloud and IoT features
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UNpkl (unpickle) App and Wi-Fi routers humanize network control. The app shows a live insight into who is doing what in real time. Don't like what you see? Control access via simple text messages like "block iPhone from website for 2 hours". Want to add a Wi-Fi network or change a Wi-Fi password? simply type what you need into the prompt. The app doesn't end there. We are actively working on features like sharing tags, private tags, cloud access, and IoT making the platform feature a lot more and with blazing fast speeds. Learn more at: https://www.unpkl.io Terms of Use. Payment of UNpkl Cloud will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PanPipe at monthly against UNpkl's every 2 months. PanPipe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. PanPipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UNpkl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PanPipe ships an update monthly, UNpkl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PanPipe | UNpkl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LUAFAN LAB LTD | YesHog LLC |
In-app purchases
PanPipe
- Remove Advertisement$8.99
UNpkl
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Cloud - Monthly3 Months trial$5.993 Months
- Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year







