Comparison

Oriole vs Chute

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Shadowsocks proxy
  • HTTP(S) proxy
  • Socks5 proxy
  • Secure data protection
  • Trusted server routing
Features
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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

About

Chute

This network toolbox offers advanced proxy capabilities for iOS devices. It supports various proxy protocols and allows for traffic interception and logging. Ideal for power users seeking comprehensive network control.

Highlights
  • Advanced proxy experience on iOS
  • Full DNS and proxy server support
  • Network traffic interception and logging
  • Flexible rule system for traffic routing
  • Supports multiple proxy protocols (HTTP, SOCKS5, Shadowsocks, etc.)
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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 once and the whole device is behind the proxy. Every connection your apps make can be inspected, routed, rewritten, or blocked by rules you wrote. 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 the other devices on your network • Hot reload — edit rules, DNS, and scripts without dropping a single connection • On-demand activation, per-Wi-Fi behavior, and persistence across 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 fingerprinting, ECH, and X25519MLKEM768 post-quantum key exchange. 30 RULE TYPES • DOMAIN, DOMAIN-SUFFIX, DOMAIN-KEYWORD, DOMAIN-WILDCARD, DOMAIN-REGEX • IP-CIDR, IP-CIDR6, GEOIP, IP-ASN, SUBNET — match on Wi-Fi SSID, BSSID, or router • SRC-IP, SRC-PORT, DEST-PORT, IN-PORT, IN-TYPE, IN-USER, IN-NAME • PROCESS-NAME, PROCESS-PATH, PROCESS-NAME-REGEX, USER-AGENT, URL-REGEX • PROTOCOL, HOSTNAME-TYPE, and AND / OR / NOT for composite conditions • RULE-SET and DOMAIN-SET with remote subscriptions and auto-update • SCRIPT for the cases a rule alone cannot express POLICY GROUPS • URL-Test — always ride the lowest-latency node • Fallback — automatic failover the moment a node degrades • Load Balance — round-robin, consistent hash, or sticky sessions • SSID — switch policy automatically by Wi-Fi network • Select — take the wheel manually whenever you want it MODERN DNS • DoH, DoH3, DoQ, DoT, and plain DNS — a different resolver per domain if you want • FakeDNS for fast, leak-free routing decisions • EDNS Client Subnet, negative caching, custom hosts, and full query logs TRAFFIC INSPECTION • Capture HTTP, HTTPS, and DNS live, with full headers and bodies • HTTPS decryption scoped to exactly the hosts and paths you choose • URL rewrite, header rewrite, and JSONPath body rewrite • Local mock responses for offline work and edge-case testing • Real-time throughput charts, per-connection detail, and traffic accounting SCRIPTING AND MODULES • A JavaScript engine for requests, responses, DNS resolution, and scheduled tasks • A persistent store, an HTTP client, and notification APIs available to your scripts • Modules package rules, rewrites, and scripts into one installable file BRING YOUR EXISTING SETUP • Import Clash and sing-box profiles from a subscription URL, a file, or over Wi-Fi • Remote subscriptions with automatic update • Pair with Chute Dashboard, a free Mac app, to inspect iPhone traffic over Wi-Fi or USB BUILT FOR DAILY USE • 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, and the live dashboard are free to use with one configuration. A single one-time purchase — no subscription — adds multiple switchable configurations, iCloud sync, HTTPS decryption, traffic recording for Chute Dashboard, local server control, the Picture in Picture monitor, 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 does not provide network access on its own — you 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.

Screenshots

Oriole4 screens
Chute2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Chute at free with in-app purchases against Oriole's subscription. Chute also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Oriole's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oriole ships an update weekly, Chute every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Oriole versus Chute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrioleChute
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (221 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings221 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer磊 郭S. Smart Rabbit LLC

Customer experience

Oriole

All ratings221 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Chute

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Oriole

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • Oriole Pro$1.99
1 purchases

Chute

One-time1
  • Chute iOS Full Feature$3.99

Questions

Is Oriole free?
Oriole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chute free?
Chute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Oriole or Chute have ads?
Neither Oriole nor Chute shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oriole or Chute?
Oriole ships an update weekly, and Chute every 3 months. Most recently, Oriole was updated on September 28, 2026 and Chute on October 3, 2026.

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