Comparison

Outline App vs OneXray

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

Head to head
About

Outline App

Create and manage your own virtual private network (VPN) server for secure and private internet access. Share access with friends or colleagues by sending them an invitation directly from the manager. Enjoy fast, reliable, and encrypted connections to the open internet.

Highlights
  • Set up your own VPN server
  • Securely access the open internet
  • Keep communications private
  • Share access with trusted individuals
  • Fast and reliable connections
  • Strong encryption
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Outline is an easy way for you to set up your own virtual private network (VPN) server to more safely access the open internet and keep your communications private. If you have received an access key, download the Outline app to get started. If you haven’t received an access key, you’ll first need to set-up your own server. Get started by downloading the Outline Manager from getoutline.org. Creating your own server is quick and easy, and instructions in the Manager will guide you through each step. How Do I Set Up Outline? - Outline consists of two related products: the Outline Manager and Outline. - The Outline Manager lets you create and operate your own VPN, and share access with anyone you choose by sending them an invitation directly from the Manager. Once you’ve downloaded the Manager, you can easily set up a VPN server on a cloud provider in less than five minutes. - After setup is complete, you can download the Outline app on your phone and desktop. - Share internet access with coworkers or friends by inviting them directly from the Manager. - If you’ve received an access code from someone using an Outline Manager you’re all set! Just download the app and get started. Why use Outline? - Fast, reliable access to the open internet, powered by the Shadowsocks protocol - Allows you to create and maintain your own VPN server and provide access with those you trust - Strong encryption keeps your communications private - Completely open source and audited by a nonprofit security firm

About

OneXray

This app is a cross-platform client for managing Xray-core configurations. It allows users to import various subscription types and offers advanced settings for DNS, routing, and network behavior. It focuses on privacy and requires users to provide their own server configurations.

Highlights
  • Import Xray share links, subscriptions, and JSON
  • Manage subscription sources and nodes
  • Advanced Xray Settings (DNS, routing, logs)
  • Edit Raw JSON for full configuration control
  • Configure platform-specific network features
  • Backup and restore local configurations
  • Automatic subscription and GeoData refresh
Features
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Your servers. Your routing. On every device. OneXray is an open-source Xray-core client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Import your servers or subscriptions and choose how traffic is routed. OneXray is a client only. It does not provide VPN access, proxy servers, or subscriptions. Bring a compatible configuration from a provider you trust. CONNECT YOUR WAY - Choose servers automatically, by subscription, from manual additions, or individually. - Use Smart Routing for local networks, a selected direct region, Apple/Microsoft services, and optional ad blocking. - Select 1–3 entry servers, round-robin or least-latency routing, and an optional final exit for Smart Routing chains. - Configure proxy/direct DNS, ordered fallback addresses, caching, and sniffing. View live probe status for active multi-server connections. - See current-connection speeds and traffic. Test node latency with a warning when VPN may affect the result. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND COMPLETE CONFIGURATIONS - Import supported share links and Xray JSON nodes from text or files. - Organize servers by subscription, with type, protocol, and latency labels. - Use Remnawave subscriptions with multiple complete Xray configurations. Choose App-managed nodes or a provider configuration for each subscription. - Provider configurations keep their routing and DNS; OneXray manages the platform tunnel, logs, and statistics. Copy a configuration to personal Raw JSON to edit it. - Use HTTPS subscriptions, optional age encryption and HWID, and scheduled subscription/GeoData updates. YOUR RULES AND CONFIGURATIONS - Create ordered domain, IP, port, network, protocol, and operating-system rules with GeoData suggestions. - Choose direct, VPN, or block actions. Import and share routes independently of servers. - Use an Advanced JSON template with existing nodes, or expert mode for personal complete Raw JSON. - Edit JSON with field hints and error locations. Save and restore connection-configuration backups on supported platforms. MADE FOR APPLE DEVICES Scan QR codes on iPhone and iPad. Configure always-on behavior or Wi-Fi on-demand rules, with separate cellular or Ethernet behavior. Use iCloud for connection backups. Themes and language can follow the system; English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, and Persian are included. NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. NO ANALYTICS. OneXray has no advertising, tracking, telemetry, or crash-reporting services. The developer does not collect your traffic, browsing history, configurations, or connection logs. Configured servers, subscription sources, DNS, update, and test services receive the requests needed for their functions and have their own privacy policies. Privacy Policy: https://onexray.com/docs/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Outline App4 screens
OneXray4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Outline App at 4.2 against OneXray's 3.8. Outline App also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 58) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). OneXray's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Outline App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outline App has 1.5K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Outline App's written reviews are positive against 53% of OneXray's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outline App ships an update every 2 months, OneXray every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Outline App versus OneXray: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutline AppOneXray
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.5K ratings) — better3.8 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews — better52.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better58
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutline FoundationYuan Dev LLC

Customer experience

Outline App

All ratings1,507 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative33.4%

OneXray

All ratings58 ratings
Positive70.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative25.9%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative39.6%

Bugs and requests

Outline App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes after recent updates
  • Unable to add new servers on iOS
  • Connectivity problems in certain regions (e.g. Iran, China)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add iOS widget support
  • Improve UI/UX, especially on larger screens
  • Provide more server location options
  • Implement kill switch and split-tunneling features
  • Add statistics and usage tracking

OneXray

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Outline App

No in-app purchases

None

OneXray

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Outline App free?
Outline App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneXray free?
OneXray is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Outline App or OneXray?
Outline App is rated higher. Outline App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while OneXray averages 3.8 from 58 ratings.
Do Outline App or OneXray have ads?
Neither Outline App nor OneXray shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outline App or OneXray?
Outline App ships an update every 2 months, and OneXray every 2 weeks. Most recently, Outline App was updated on October 19, 2026 and OneXray on October 16, 2026.

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