PanPipe vs Scale Manager
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.
Scale Manager
Easily manage multiple Headscale servers from a single application. This utility provides a straightforward interface for server administration.
- Manage multiple Headscale servers
- Single application interface
- Server administration utility
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This simple but useful app allows you to manage multiple Headscale servers through one app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scale Manager at none against PanPipe's 1. PanPipe's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. PanPipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scale Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
PanPipe ships an update monthly, Scale Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PanPipe | Scale Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LUAFAN LAB LTD | Gage m |
In-app purchases
PanPipe
- Remove Advertisement$8.99
Scale Manager
No in-app purchases
