# APN Assistant 2 vs MonoProxy

The clearest difference is rating: MonoProxy at 5.0 against APN Assistant 2's 2.6. MonoProxy also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). APN Assistant 2's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

APN Assistant 2 costs $2.99 and MonoProxy $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MonoProxy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APN Assistant 2 has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

APN Assistant 2 ships an update every 8 months, MonoProxy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APN Assistant 2 | MonoProxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [2.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apn-assistant-2/id1160309695/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monoproxy-local-proxy-server/id6748090836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 38 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [JchanKchan](https://appshunter.io/developer/471801869) | [峻 严](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815397602) |

## What reviewers say

### APN Assistant 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apn-assistant-2/id1160309695)

This utility helps users configure APN settings for their mobile devices, especially when using MVNO SIM cards. It provides a bookmarking feature for APN information from various providers and allows users to manually note their own settings, even without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Configure APN settings, Bookmark MVNO APN information, Manual APN note-taking, Offline APN setup, Supports iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MonoProxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monoproxy-local-proxy-server/id6748090836)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a local proxy server for various devices on your network. It allows you to easily start, share, and manage HTTP, SOCKS5, and UDP proxies with robust client control and traffic monitoring features. Designed for local networks, it prioritizes privacy with no account or analytics.

**Highlights:** HTTP, SOCKS5, UDP proxy sharing, Client authentication and access control, Traffic monitoring and session reports, PAC URL and QR code configuration, IPv4 and IPv6 support, Private by design, no analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APN Assistant 2 free?

APN Assistant 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MonoProxy free?

MonoProxy costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, APN Assistant 2 or MonoProxy?

MonoProxy is rated higher. APN Assistant 2 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MonoProxy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do APN Assistant 2 or MonoProxy have ads?

Neither APN Assistant 2 nor MonoProxy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APN Assistant 2 or MonoProxy?

APN Assistant 2 ships an update every 8 months, and MonoProxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, APN Assistant 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and MonoProxy on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*