Comparison

Potatso vs OvpnSpider lite

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

Head to head
About

Potatso

This network proxy tool allows users to manage multiple proxy protocols, import servers, and customize traffic routing. It offers live connection details, custom DNS settings, and home screen widgets for quick control. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features and removes ads.

Highlights
  • Multiple proxy protocol support
  • Import servers and subscriptions
  • Flexible traffic routing
  • Live connection details
  • Custom DNS settings
  • Home screen widgets
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

About

OvpnSpider lite

This utility app helps you find and export free OpenVPN configuration files (.ovpn) from the internet. It organizes profiles by country for easy selection and allows one-tap export to compatible third-party VPN client applications.

Highlights
  • Finds free OpenVPN profiles
  • Profiles grouped by country
  • One-tap export to third-party apps
  • Export via email
  • No activity logs collected
Features
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OvpnSpider Lite is not a VPN client. It is a utility that finds free, working .ovpn VPN profiles from public volunteer servers, checks which ones are online, and lets you send them to a VPN client in one tap. Pair it with OvpnSpider Connect (tap a server to import it directly), or export the profile to any compatible client such as OpenVPN Connect. FIND A SERVER • Server lists by country – add or remove countries any time • Live status for each server: Alive, Unreachable or Checking • Ping, speed, score and uptime at a glance • Pull down to refresh the list • Recents keeps the servers you used last ONE TAP TO CONNECT • With OvpnSpider Connect installed, tap a server: Connect opens and imports it as a profile • TCP servers are handed over as SSL-VPN profiles, often faster and more responsive • Nothing connects automatically – you stay in control and tap Connect yourself EXPORT ANYWHERE • Share any .ovpn profile with a compatible VPN client • Send it by Mail or save it to Files MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN • 19 languages, including English, Español, Français, Deutsch, العربية and 日本語 – switch any time in Settings • Adapts to iPhone, iPhone Duo, iPad and landscape • Built-in step-by-step guide that works offline FREE TO USE • The app is free to use and supported by ads LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://www.arcnice.com/legacy/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.arcnice.com/legacy/terms_of_use.html OpenVPN is a registered trademark of OpenVPN Inc. OvpnSpider Lite is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenVPN Inc. or the SoftEther VPN project.

Screenshots

Potatso4 screens
OvpnSpider lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Potatso at 4.4 against OvpnSpider lite's 3.3. Potatso also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). OvpnSpider lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Potatso sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OvpnSpider lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Potatso holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potatso has 6.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Potatso's written reviews are positive against 21% of OvpnSpider lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potatso ships an update every 5 days, OvpnSpider lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Potatso versus OvpnSpider lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotatsoOvpnSpider lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.3K ratings) — better3.3 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews — better20.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPotatso Lab LTDARCNICE PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Potatso

All ratings6,311 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews500 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative32.6%

OvpnSpider lite

All ratings13 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral23.1%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

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

OvpnSpider lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

OvpnSpider lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Potatso free?
Potatso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OvpnSpider lite free?
OvpnSpider lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Potatso or OvpnSpider lite?
Potatso is rated higher. Potatso averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while OvpnSpider lite averages 3.3 from 13 ratings.
Do Potatso or OvpnSpider lite have ads?
Both Potatso and OvpnSpider lite show ads.
Which is updated more often, Potatso or OvpnSpider lite?
Potatso ships an update every 5 days, and OvpnSpider lite every 3 months. Most recently, Potatso was updated on November 11, 2026 and OvpnSpider lite on November 8, 2026.

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