ByPlace vs Mesq Proxy Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ByPlace
This app uses augmented reality to overlay digital information onto your physical surroundings. You can explore your environment, attach various documents like web links and PDFs to real-world objects, and interact with enhanced digital content.
- Augmented reality environment exploration
- Attach documents to physical objects
- Overlay digital information
- Interactive playground
- Intuitive interface
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Introducing byPlace®: Your Ultimate Interactive Environment Navigator Step into a world where reality blends seamlessly with innovation. ByPlace is your gateway to a new dimension of exploration and connectivity. Seamlessly merging augmented reality with your physical surroundings, this groundbreaking iOS app revolutionizes the way you interact with the world. Key Features: Explore Your Surroundings: Embark on a journey of discovery as byPlace® transforms your environment into an interactive playground. Navigate with precision, uncover hidden gems, and dive deeper into the spaces around you. Attach Any Document: Immerse yourself in a universe of possibilities by attaching a wide array of documents to physical objects. From Web links to PDFs and notes, effortlessly link information to enhance your understanding and interaction. Augmented Reality Magic: Witness the magic of augmented reality as your surroundings come to life with digital overlays. Gain insights, access information, and enjoy an enhanced experience that blurs the lines between the real and the virtual. Effortless Precision: Our intuitive interface ensures attaching documents to physical objects is a breeze. Simply point, attach, and unveil a world of possibilities, all at your fingertips. byPlace® redefines the way you interact with your surroundings, breaking down barriers and opening doors to endless creativity, education, and connectivity. Download now and embark on a journey where the real world meets the limitless realms of augmented reality. Discover, attach, interact – byPlace® is your guide to a boundless world of information and adventure.
Mesq Proxy Utility
This utility simplifies the configuration of proxy and VPN connections with a user-friendly interface. It supports multiple protocols and prioritizes user privacy by not collecting or storing any data. Users are responsible for providing their own proxy or VPN servers.
- Rule-based proxy configuration
- Multiple protocol support
- Encrypted subscription support
- VLESS (Reality) and VMess protocols
- Privacy-focused data handling
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Mesq: Simple and Secure Proxy & VPN Configuration Free to use – no proxy or VPN servers are provided or sold within the app. Mesq is a mobile app designed to simplify the setup and use of proxy and VPN servers. With a user-friendly interface and powerful features, Mesq helps you configure your connections with ease and maintain privacy. Key Features: Rule-based proxy configuration Support for multiple protocol types Encrypted and hidden subscription support Protocols supported: VLESS (Reality) and VMess Privacy First Mesq does not collect or store any user data. All information remains securely on your device and is never transmitted to external servers. Important Note: Mesq does not include or sell any VPN or proxy services. Users are responsible for acquiring or setting up their own servers. Please ensure your use of the app complies with the laws in your jurisdiction.
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Verdict
ByPlace and Mesq Proxy Utility both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ByPlace's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mesq Proxy Utility's. Mesq Proxy Utility's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ByPlace against 5.0 for Mesq Proxy Utility. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ByPlace's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mesq Proxy Utility's.
ByPlace ships an update every 2 months, Mesq Proxy Utility every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ByPlace | Mesq Proxy Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ByPlace LLC | R-SILS, OOO |
Customer experience
ByPlace
Mesq Proxy Utility
In-app purchases
ByPlace
No in-app purchases
Mesq Proxy Utility
No in-app purchases
