Comparison

Oriole vs OutLink

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

OutLink

This network proxy tool offers a secure and powerful way to connect to trusted servers, safeguarding your user data. It provides a simple yet effective solution for enhanced online privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Secure network proxy
  • Protect user data
  • Trusted server connection
  • Fast and reliable
  • Enhanced online privacy
Features
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Outlink is a native cross-platform proxy client for macOS and iOS, featuring 14+ proxy protocols and an exclusive P2P Overlay LAN — connect your devices into an encrypted private network across any network boundary. ■ Full Protocol Support Shadowsocks, VMess, VLESS, Trojan, TUIC, Hysteria, Hysteria 2, WireGuard (with AmneziaWG), SOCKS5, HTTP/HTTPS, plus cutting-edge protocols like AnyTLS, Masque, Mieru, and Sudoku — all in one app. ■ P2P Overlay LAN (Exclusive) An end-to-end encrypted virtual LAN built on WebRTC DataChannel. Your iPhone and Mac can communicate as if on the same local network — remote desktop, file sharing, LAN gaming, all without network boundaries. ■ Hybrid Mode Run proxy and overlay LAN simultaneously — browse freely while maintaining your private device network. ■ Remote Device Control Manage VPN on your other devices right from the app: start proxy, join LAN, activate hybrid mode, or wake sleeping devices. ■ Real-time Traffic Monitor Live upload/download speeds, active connection count, and per-connection details (domain, IP, protocol) at a glance. ■ Advanced Networking · TLS 1.3 / ECH Encrypted Client Hello / Reality concealment · WebSocket / HTTP/2 / gRPC / QUIC transports · SMUX multiplexing with Brutal congestion control · TCP Fast Open / Multipath TCP · IPv4 / IPv6 selection · GeoIP and custom rule-based routing ■ Native Experience macOS menu bar controls, sidebar navigation, launch at login; iOS tab bar with system-level VPN integration. One solution, all Apple platforms. ■ Premium Subscription Monthly, quarterly, and annual plans unlock curated proxy lines and additional device quotas. · Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase · Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period · Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period · Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings Privacy Policy: https://violet.playstone.info/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://violet.playstone.info/termsofuse.html

Screenshots

Oriole4 screens
OutLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: OutLink at freemium against Oriole's subscription. OutLink also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 43%). Oriole's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (221 vs 22). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 OutLink sells 3 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Oriole against 4.5 for OutLink. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oriole has 221 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Oriole's written reviews are positive against 67% of OutLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oriole ships an update weekly, OutLink every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Oriole versus OutLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrioleOutLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (221 ratings) — better4.5 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221 — better22
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB175 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer磊 郭PLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

Oriole

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

OutLink

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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
3 purchases

OutLink

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Membership Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Membership Quarterly7 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Premium Membership Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Oriole free?
Oriole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OutLink free?
OutLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Oriole or OutLink?
Oriole is rated higher. Oriole averages 4.6 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while OutLink averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Oriole or OutLink have ads?
Neither Oriole nor OutLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oriole or OutLink?
Oriole ships an update weekly, and OutLink every 6 weeks. Most recently, Oriole was updated on September 28, 2026 and OutLink on October 2, 2026.

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