LocalDevVPN vs PiPeek
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LocalDevVPN
Create and manage secure, isolated local network tunnels on iOS. Test and debug applications without sending traffic to external servers, offering precise control over your network environment.
- Local network tunneling
- Custom network configuration
- One-touch connection
- Auto-connect option
- Connection monitoring
- Comprehensive logging
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LocalDevVPN is a developer tool for creating and managing local network tunnels directly on iOS. It gives you a secure, isolated virtual interface for testing and debugging without sending traffic to external servers. Key Features: - Local network tunneling: spin up a dedicated virtual interface for development and testing - Custom network configuration: set device IP, tunnel IP, and subnet mask - One-touch connection: quick connect/disconnect with clear status - Auto-connect: optionally start the tunnel when the app launches - Connection monitoring: track connection time and live status - Comprehensive logging: review detailed connection logs for troubleshooting Ideal for developers, network engineers, and testers who need precise control over a local network environment. All traffic stays on-device with no data collection or external connections. Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
PiPeek
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PiPeek is a compact Pi-hole companion for people who want network DNS visibility without keeping the Pi-hole admin page open. Open PiPeek on Mac, iPhone, or Apple Watch to see recent DNS queries, scan allowed and blocked traffic, and keep a small console-style view nearby while your network runs. It is designed for Pi-hole v6 installations and connects directly to the Pi-hole server you configure. What PiPeek helps you do: - Watch recent DNS query activity in a focused live feed. - Filter by domain, client, and allowed or blocked status. - Hide noisy domains or devices from your local PiPeek view. - Quickly allow, block, or pause Pi-hole blocking when you need control. - Review overview stats such as total queries, blocked queries, unique clients, and cached or forwarded activity. - Keep settings in sync across the Apple app family with iCloud key-value sync. PiPeek does not replace Pi-hole. It gives you a fast, native dashboard for the checks and small actions you use most often. PiPeek requires access to a Pi-hole server that you own or are authorized to administer. Some features require a PiPeek subscription after the free trial, where available. Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocalDevVPN at none against PiPeek's 1. LocalDevVPN also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). 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. PiPeek sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. LocalDevVPN asks for nothing beyond the download.
LocalDevVPN ships an update every 2 days, PiPeek every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | LocalDevVPN | PiPeek |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (118 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #5 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Coxson Engineering LLC | Armin Nikdel Kourkah |
In-app purchases
LocalDevVPN
No in-app purchases
PiPeek
- Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
