Comparison

PanPipe vs PAC Manager

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

Head to head
About

PanPipe

Features
Read full description

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.

About

PAC Manager

Features
Read full description

「PAC Manager」is a network debugging tool that helps to generate and manage PAC proxy configuration files to facilitate rapid switching of network proxy Features: ·Cloud PAC file generation ·Local PAC file management

Screenshots

PanPipe4 screens
PAC Manager3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PAC Manager at none against PanPipe's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PanPipe ships an update monthly, PAC Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PanPipe versus PAC Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanPipePAC Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLUAFAN LAB LTD人华 迟

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PanPipe

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisement$8.99
None

PAC Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PanPipe free?
PanPipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PAC Manager free?
PAC Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PanPipe or PAC Manager have ads?
Neither PanPipe nor PAC Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PanPipe or PAC Manager?
PanPipe ships an update monthly, and PAC Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, PanPipe was updated on September 23, 2026 and PAC Manager on September 10, 2026.

Other comparisons