PanPipe vs AWSorNOT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.
AWSorNOT
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AWSorNOT helps you quickly verify whether a website is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Enter a URL, tap scan, and get an instant result you can use for discovery, research, and quick technical checks. What it does - Scan any URL to determine if itβs likely hosted on AWS - Clear result output (AWS-hosted: yes/no) plus a short explanation message How it works (high-level) AWSorNOT sends your URL to the AWSorNOT backend, which analyzes DNS/network metadata and checks whether the resolved IPs map to AWS infrastructure. Built as a community project AWSorNOT started as an AWS User Group Lisbon initiative and is available as an open-source project. Disclaimer: AWSorNOT is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amazon Web Services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AWSorNOT at none against PanPipe's 1. PanPipe's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PanPipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AWSorNOT asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PanPipe | AWSorNOT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LUAFAN LAB LTD | Tiago Rodrigues |
In-app purchases
PanPipe
- Remove Advertisement$8.99
AWSorNOT
No in-app purchases









