Comparison

Potatso vs JocoProxy

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

Head to head
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 powerful network tool designed to create a clean network environment and enhance your mobile experience, friendly for both beginners and professional users. Potatso now supports Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, Socks, HTTP(s) proxy protocols. You can use proxies you've set up yourself or purchased from any service provider. Providing you with a Shadowrocket-like network experience. The built-in smart routing rules effectively help Chinese users reduce server data consumption and speed up access to domestic websites. === Features === - Custom proxy supports Shadowsocks (SS), ShadowsocksR (SSR), Socks, HTTP(s) (supports QR code, URI, manual input) - Runs quietly in the background without interruption, bringing you a truly seamless experience - Supports both mobile cellular data and Wi-Fi - Supports custom DNS - Built-in smart routing rules for Chinese users === Privacy === We respect your privacy and will not upload or share your private data with any third parties === Terms === By using the app, you agree to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ === Feedback === Please send email to hi@potatso.com

About

JocoProxy

Features
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Connect your iPhone through a proxy you already use and trust. JocoProxy is a bring-your-own-proxy client for SOCKS5 and HTTP CONNECT endpoints. It does not sell or provide proxy servers. ADD YOUR ENDPOINT Create profiles manually with a host, port, protocol, and optional credentials. Credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain and are not shown after saving. START AN ON-DEVICE TUNNEL Choose a profile and connect using the system VPN permission. The Packet Tunnel extension sends traffic directly to your selected proxy. CLEAR, PRIVATE-BY-DESIGN CONTROLS No account, ads, or cross-app tracking. Optional anonymous product analytics goes to PostHog and AppsFlyer only after you opt in and can be turned off at any time. Proxy settings, credentials, destinations, traffic, raw errors, and diagnostic contents are never included. Please use only proxy servers you are authorized to access. HTTP CONNECT does not carry UDP traffic.

Screenshots

Potatso3 screens
JocoProxy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JocoProxy at none against Potatso's 1. JocoProxy also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. JocoProxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potatso ships an update fortnightly, JocoProxy daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Potatso versus JocoProxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotatsoJocoProxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPotatso Lab LTDJoCoding, Inc.

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

JocoProxy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Potatso

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Ad-Free Experience$5.991 Year
None

JocoProxy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Potatso free?
Potatso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JocoProxy free?
JocoProxy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Potatso or JocoProxy have ads?
Both Potatso and JocoProxy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Potatso or JocoProxy?
Potatso ships an update fortnightly, and JocoProxy daily. Most recently, Potatso was updated on October 14, 2026 and JocoProxy on September 30, 2026.

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