Flyrouter vs Bamboo Dragonfly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flyrouter
This app acts as a rule-based proxy client, capturing and redirecting all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic from your device to a proxy server. It allows for detailed traffic recording, rule configuration, and network speed measurement. Additionally, it offers features like ad blocking and local DNS mapping.
- Rule-based proxy client
- Capture HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic
- Redirect traffic to proxy server
- Record and display network requests
- Configure rules by domain/IP
- Measure traffic usage and network speed
- Block ads by domain/user agent
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Rule based proxy app client for iPhone/iPad. Capture all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic from any applications on your device,and redirect to proxy server. Record and display HTTP,HTTPS,DNS request from your iOS devices. Configure rules using domain match,domain match,IP CIDR range. Measure traffic usage and network speed on WiFi,cellular,direct and proxy connections. Block ads by domain,user agent rules. Local DNS Mapping. Work on cellular network. Perform URL rewrite.
Bamboo Dragonfly
A network proxy for global Chinese users, offering privacy protection and easy access to the web. It uses open-source encryption to hide online activity and requires minimal setup.
- Low configuration setup
- Multiple subscription support
- Map integration
- iCloud sync for iOS/tvOS
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Bamboo Dragonfly is a network proxy designed for Chinese users worldwide. It utilizes open-source encryption tunnel technology to hide users' online footprints and protect their privacy Features: 1. Low Configuration: No need to understand complex network terminology; just three steps to surf the global web. 2. Multiple Subscription Support: Integrate and name all subscribed nodes by distance for easy selection by users. 3. Map Integration: Provides an immersive experience. 4. iOS and tvOS Support: Automatically sync subscription information via iCloud. Welcome to try it out! Privacy Policy: https://flhcctech.com/apps/bamboo-dragonfly/privacy Terms of Use: https://flhcctech.com/apps/bamboo-dragonfly/term-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flyrouter at none against Bamboo Dragonfly's 2. Flyrouter also leads on ratings volume (188 vs 55) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). Bamboo Dragonfly's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (91% vs 79%). On price, ads 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. Bamboo Dragonfly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Flyrouter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bamboo Dragonfly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 188 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Flyrouter's written reviews are positive against 91% of Bamboo Dragonfly's.
Flyrouter ships an update every 5 weeks, Bamboo Dragonfly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flyrouter | Bamboo Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (188 ratings) | 4.8 (55 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | 91.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 188 — better | 55 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Palm Juta Paradise Company Limited | Flhcc Tech, LLC |
Customer experience
Flyrouter
Bamboo Dragonfly
Bugs and requests
Flyrouter
Reported bugs
15 issues- SSR and other protocols not working
- App stopped working after one week
- VPN service not stable
- Cannot connect
- Proxy none error
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- Does not work on LTE
- Dark mode display issues
- Cannot input port number 65535
- Infinite spinning at the bottom
- Connection issues on LTE
- Widget not working after subscription update
- QR code sharing to local album crashes on iOS 12
- App not updating subscriptions on launch (requested feature, but implies a bug if not working)
- Dark mode is hard to see
- Low latency and high latency are hard to recognize (all red)
Requested features
20 requests- Support Trojan protocol
- Support full protocols
- Batch adding SSR/SS links
- Add SSR:// or clipboard detection
- Fix dark mode display issues
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- Add automatic clipboard access
- Support vmess protocol
- Add global proxy option
- Support IPv6
- Add PAC mode (like Windows Shadowsocks)
- Add URL adding function
- Add auto-update subscription on launch
- Add v2ray support
- Add aes-256-gcm encryption
- Improve latency visualization (green for <50ms)
- Move subscription rules to the main interface
- Clarify experience card activation and potential fees
- Provide author information and community group
- Fix widget issue after subscription update
- Fix QR code sharing to local album crash on iOS 12
Bamboo Dragonfly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flyrouter
No in-app purchases
Bamboo Dragonfly
- 专业版$1.991 Year
- 终生版 2025$2.99
