Comparison

Shiliew vs OutLink

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

Head to head
About

Shiliew

This app provides stable network services through a subscription model. Manage your subscription easily through your device's settings. Enjoy reliable connectivity with this powerful network tool.

Highlights
  • Stable network services
  • Subscription-based
  • Monthly subscription option
  • Auto-renewal management
  • Free trial available
Features
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Shiliew - Focuses on providing stable network services - Shiliew is a subscription service. - The period of subscription is a about $14.99/month. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - You can manage subscription in App Store Setting. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.txthinking.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.txthinking.com/privacy.html

About

OutLink

This network proxy tool offers a secure and powerful way to connect to trusted servers, safeguarding your user data. It provides a simple yet effective solution for enhanced online privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Secure network proxy
  • Protect user data
  • Trusted server connection
  • Fast and reliable
  • Enhanced online privacy
Features
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Outlink is a native cross-platform proxy client for macOS and iOS, featuring 14+ proxy protocols and an exclusive P2P Overlay LAN — connect your devices into an encrypted private network across any network boundary. ■ Full Protocol Support Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, TUIC, Hysteria, Hysteria 2, WireGuard (with AmneziaWG), SOCKS5, HTTP/HTTPS, plus cutting-edge protocols like AnyTLS, Masque, Mieru, and Sudoku — all in one app. ■ P2P Overlay LAN (Exclusive) An end-to-end encrypted virtual LAN built on WebRTC DataChannel. Your iPhone and Mac can communicate as if on the same local network — remote desktop, file sharing, LAN gaming,不受物理网络限制。 ■ Hybrid Mode Run proxy and overlay LAN simultaneously — browse freely while maintaining your private device network. ■ Remote Device Control Manage VPN on your other devices right from the app: start proxy, join LAN, activate hybrid mode, or wake sleeping devices. ■ Real-time Traffic Monitor Live upload/download speeds, active connection count, and per-connection details (domain, IP, protocol) at a glance. ■ Advanced Networking · TLS 1.3 / ECH Encrypted Client Hello / Reality concealment · WebSocket / HTTP/2 / gRPC / QUIC transports · SMUX multiplexing with Brutal congestion control · TCP Fast Open / Multipath TCP · IPv4 / IPv6 selection · GeoIP and custom rule-based routing ■ Native Experience macOS menu bar controls, sidebar navigation, launch at login; iOS tab bar with system-level VPN integration. One solution, all Apple platforms. ■ Premium Subscription Monthly, quarterly, and annual plans unlock curated proxy lines and additional device quotas. · Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase · Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period · Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period · Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://violet.playstone.info/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://violet.playstone.info/termsofuse.html

Screenshots

Shiliew3 screens
OutLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: OutLink at freemium against Shiliew's subscription. OutLink also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Shiliew's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Shiliew sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and OutLink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OutLink holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Shiliew's written reviews are positive against 67% of OutLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shiliew ships an update every 2 months, OutLink every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shiliew versus OutLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiliewOutLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (26 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB174 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTxThinking, Inc.PLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

Shiliew

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

OutLink

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shiliew

Subscriptions1
  • Shiliew$14.991 Month
3 purchases

OutLink

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Membership Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Membership Quarterly7 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Premium Membership Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Shiliew free?
Shiliew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OutLink free?
OutLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shiliew or OutLink?
OutLink is rated higher. Shiliew averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while OutLink averages 4.5 from 23 ratings.
Do Shiliew or OutLink have ads?
Neither Shiliew nor OutLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shiliew or OutLink?
Shiliew ships an update every 2 months, and OutLink every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shiliew was updated on August 20, 2026 and OutLink on September 14, 2026.

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