Comparison

AlwaysHome Mobile vs Potatso

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

Head to head
About

AlwaysHome Mobile

Access your home or office network remotely with this VPN app. It provides unrestricted internet access and faster, more reliable connections using multi-path routing and residential IPs. Ideal for travelers and expats needing seamless access to home content.

Highlights
  • Remote network access
  • Network acceleration
  • Multi-path routing
  • Residential IP addresses
  • Supports ChatGPT AI
  • Home Proxy Device support
Features
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AlwaysHome - The Ultimate Remote Access VPN App Experience unparalleled remote access to your home or office network with AlwaysHome. Our app offers unrestricted internet access and enhanced speed with a built-in network acceleration feature. Utilizing multi-path routing technology and residential IP addresses, AlwaysHome guarantees faster and more reliable connections. Supporting ChatGPT AI Applications and AlwaysHome Home Proxy Devices Perfect for International Travelers and Expats Whether you're a short-term international traveler or a long-term expat, AlwaysHome ensures seamless connectivity to your home streaming video content and more, no matter where you are in the world. Subscription Details: Monthly Subscription: $5.99 USD for one month of service. Yearly Subscription: $49.99 USD for one year of service. Payment: Charged to your iTunes Account at the time of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal Charges: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the renewal cost. Subscription Management: Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in their Account Settings after purchase. Free Trial: Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Here is the link to our privacy policy: https://www.homingsystems.com/privacy-policy Here is the link to our terms of service: https://www.homingsystems.com/term-services

About

Potatso

This powerful network tool enhances your mobile experience by creating a clean network environment. It supports various proxy protocols and offers smart routing rules to optimize data usage and speed, making it suitable for both new and experienced users.

Highlights
  • Supports Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, Socks, HTTP(s) proxy
  • Seamless background operation
  • Works on cellular data and Wi-Fi
  • Custom DNS support
  • Smart routing rules for Chinese users
  • QR code, URI, and manual input for proxies
Features
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Potatso is a Mihomo (Clash) compatible network proxy tool for iPhone and iPad. Import your servers or subscriptions, choose how your traffic is routed, and keep an eye on your connections. == Multiple Proxy Protocols == Manage servers using Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, HTTP(S), SOCKS5 (including TLS), VLESS (including Reality), VMess, Trojan, Hysteria2, AnyTLS, and Snell. == Imports and Subscriptions == Import through links, files, or QR codes, or add servers manually. Bring in supported servers, policy groups, rules, and DNS settings from Clash/Mihomo, V2Ray/Xray, and Surge configurations. Check the import preview for compatibility details. Keep subscriptions and remote resources up to date with automatic updates, while retaining your local changes to subscribed configurations. == Flexible Routing == Switch between Rule, Global, and Direct modes. Select nodes manually or let policy groups choose automatically. Add custom rules, install community rule sets, and manage GeoIP/GeoSite data to route traffic to suit your setup. == Live Connection Details == See upload and download speeds, traffic charts, and active connections, including their matched rules and proxy chains. == Custom DNS == Configure DNS servers and domain-based resolution policies, with support for DNS over HTTPS and DNS over TLS. == Widgets and Quick Controls == Check connection status, control your connection, and switch between available nodes from Home Screen widgets. On iOS 18 and later, use the Control Center connection toggle. == Potatso Pro == Pro lets you create multiple profiles, run node latency tests, and remove ads. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and renewal is charged within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. == Before You Connect == Potatso does not provide proxy servers. Use your own servers or an existing proxy subscription. == Privacy Policy == https://www.potatso.com/docs/privacy == Terms of Use == https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ == Feedback and Support == hi@potatso.com

Screenshots

AlwaysHome Mobile2 screens
Potatso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Potatso at free with in-app purchases against AlwaysHome Mobile's subscription. Potatso also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). AlwaysHome Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AlwaysHome Mobile sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Potatso sells 5 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

AlwaysHome Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 6.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of AlwaysHome Mobile's written reviews are positive against 58% of Potatso's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlwaysHome Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Potatso every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AlwaysHome Mobile versus Potatso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlwaysHome MobilePotatso
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.9K ratings) — better4.4 (6.2K ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better58.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K6.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB168 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperHoming Systems LLCPotatso Lab LTD

Customer experience

AlwaysHome Mobile

All ratings2,944 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Potatso

All ratings6,212 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative32.7%

User reviews

AlwaysHome Mobile

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 🔒 Secure and stable connection
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for use in China

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with some devices
  • 🐛 Signup/login errors

Potatso

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient and stable
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 💰 Free to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional disconnections
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with iOS 15
  • 📈 Lacks speed/latency testing
  • 🗑️ Difficult to delete proxies

Bugs and requests

AlwaysHome Mobile

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • White space character issue in password
  • Subscription/account problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Increase number of simultaneous connections
  • Add more server locations
  • Improve app stability and performance

Potatso

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription links not working
  • Smart routing mode causing issues
  • Frequent disconnections on cellular network

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for V2Ray protocol
  • Implement a 'delete all proxies' feature
  • Introduce a speed/latency test option
  • Provide macOS version

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AlwaysHome Mobile

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription with Unlimited Data and Auto Renewable$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription with Unlimited Data$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • One month (no auto renew)$5.99
  • One year (no auto renew)$49.99
5 purchases

Potatso

Subscriptions4
  • Potatso Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro - Ad-Free Experience$5.991 Year
  • Potatso Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Potatso Pro Yearly Offer1 Year trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Potatso Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is AlwaysHome Mobile free?
AlwaysHome Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Potatso free?
Potatso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AlwaysHome Mobile or Potatso?
AlwaysHome Mobile is rated higher. AlwaysHome Mobile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Potatso averages 4.4 from 6.2K ratings.
Do AlwaysHome Mobile or Potatso have ads?
Potatso shows ads; AlwaysHome Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, AlwaysHome Mobile or Potatso?
AlwaysHome Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Potatso every 5 days. Most recently, AlwaysHome Mobile was updated on November 2, 2026 and Potatso on November 2, 2026.

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