Oriole vs Chute
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oriole
This utility app provides secure network proxying using Shadowsocks, HTTP(S), and Socks5 protocols. It helps protect user data by routing traffic through a trusted server. Offers monthly and yearly premium subscriptions for enhanced features.
- Shadowsocks proxy
- HTTP(S) proxy
- Socks5 proxy
- Secure data protection
- Trusted server routing
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Shadowsocks,HTTP(S), Socks5 network proxy utility Proxy network to trusted server, protect user data safe Two Premium subscription: 1. Subscription Monthly,12 RMB 2. Subscription Yearly ,98 RMB,Save 32% Subscription Notice 1. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 2. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the cost of the renewal 3. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 4. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto- renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy:http://oriole.playstone.info/Oriole%20Privacy%20Policy.html Terms of Use:http://oriole.playstone.info/Oriole%20term%20use.html
Chute
This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a comprehensive network workstation. It functions as a rule-based proxy, an HTTPS debugging tool, and a full DNS stack, allowing you to inspect, route, rewrite, or block network connections with custom rules.
- System-wide proxy with virtual interface
- Support for 17 proxy protocols
- 27 rule types for traffic control
- Multiple policy group options
- Modern DNS with various resolvers
- Traffic inspection and HTTPS decryption
- JavaScript scripting for custom tasks
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Chute turns your iPhone and iPad into a complete network workstation: a rule-based proxy client, an HTTPS debugging proxy, and a full DNS stack — all running on a network engine written from scratch for Apple platforms. Switch it on and every connection your apps make can be inspected, routed, rewritten, or blocked by your rules. SYSTEM-WIDE PROXY • Chute VIF — a transparent virtual interface on a custom TCP/IP stack, no per-app setup • Local HTTP and SOCKS5 servers for other devices on your network • Proxy chaining — a node through another node, a group through one upstream, or one Front Proxy for every node • Hot reload — edit rules, DNS, and scripts without dropping a connection; on-demand start that survives reboots 17 PROXY PROTOCOLS HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, SOCKS5 over TLS, Shadowsocks (AEAD, AEGIS, and 2022), ShadowsocksR, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, TUIC v5, Hysteria2, WireGuard, AmneziaWG, AnyTLS, ShadowTLS, MASQUE, and SSH tunneling — plus a built-in Tailscale client. Transport and TLS: XTLS Vision, REALITY, XHTTP, uTLS fingerprints, ECH, X25519MLKEM768 post-quantum exchange, UDP for VMess, VLESS, and Shadowsocks. 27 RULE TYPES • DOMAIN, DOMAIN-SUFFIX, DOMAIN-KEYWORD, DOMAIN-WILDCARD, DOMAIN-REGEX • IP-CIDR / IP-CIDR6, GEOIP, IP-ASN, SUBNET — by Wi-Fi SSID, BSSID, or router • SRC-IP, SRC-PORT, DEST-PORT, IN-PORT, IN-TYPE, IN-USER, IN-NAME, with port ranges • USER-AGENT, URL-REGEX, PROTOCOL, HOSTNAME-TYPE, AND / OR / NOT • RULE-SET, DOMAIN-SET, and inline rule sets, with remote subscriptions • SCRIPT, and FINAL as the catch-all POLICY GROUPS • URL-Test — always ride the lowest-latency node • Fallback — automatic failover when a node degrades • Load Balance — round-robin, consistent hash, or sticky sessions • Relay — chain the members in order, traffic leaving from the last one • Random — a different member per connection • SSID — switch policy automatically per Wi-Fi network • Select — take the wheel whenever you want it MODERN DNS • DoH, DoH3, DoQ, DoT, and plain DNS — a different resolver per domain if you want • Dedicated pools: one for DIRECT traffic, one for your servers' names, one as fallback • Fake IP, EDNS Client Subnet, negative caching, custom hosts, and query logs TRAFFIC INSPECTION • Capture HTTP, HTTPS, and DNS live, headers and bodies included • HTTPS decryption scoped to the hosts and paths you choose, with HTTP/2 and QUIC blocking • URL rewrite, header rewrite, and JSONPath or jq body rewrite • Local mock responses for offline work and edge cases • Real-time throughput charts, per-connection detail, and accounting SCRIPTING • A JavaScript engine for requests, responses, DNS resolution, and scheduled tasks • A persistent store, an HTTP client, and notification APIs; Modules package rules, rewrites, and scripts into one file BRING YOUR EXISTING SETUP • Import Clash and sing-box profiles, share links, and node lists by URL, file, clipboard, or Wi-Fi • mihomo GEOSITE, GEOIP, SUB-RULE, and detour / dialer-proxy import as working rules and chains • Pair with Chute Dashboard, a free Mac app, to inspect iPhone traffic over Wi-Fi or USB BUILT FOR DAILY USE • Adapts to the foldable iPhone, folded or open • Home Screen widget, Control Center control, and a Notification Center toggle • Face ID / Touch ID lock • Picture in Picture traffic monitor FREE AND PAID The proxy engine, the rule engine, the DNS stack, the web console, the HTTP API, and the dashboard are free with one configuration. A one-time purchase — no subscription — adds multiple switchable configurations, iCloud sync, HTTPS decryption, traffic recording for Chute Dashboard, local server control, Picture in Picture, and Always On. One purchase covers up to 3 iPhone or iPad devices and 3 Apple TV devices. Chute does not operate proxy servers and provides no network access on its own — bring your own server or a service you already use. Traffic and logs stay on your device. Chute collects no browsing data and sells nothing to anyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Chute at free against Oriole's subscription. Oriole's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 20%). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Oriole sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Chute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Oriole ships an update weekly, Chute every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oriole | Chute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (220 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 220 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 磊 郭 | S. Smart Rabbit LLC |
Customer experience
Oriole
Chute
In-app purchases
Oriole
- Premium a month$1.991 Month
- Three day free trial3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Season with three day trial7 Days trial$4.493 Months
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- Premium a year14 Days trial$13.991 Year
- Oriole Pro$1.99
Chute
- Chute iOS Full Feature$5.99







