# Surge 5 vs Apps Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apps Connect at none against Surge 5's 2. Apps Connect also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (61% vs 52%). Surge 5's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 219). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surge 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Apps Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apps Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 219 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Surge 5's written reviews are positive against 61% of Apps Connect's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surge 5 | Apps Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-5/id1442620678/reviews) | **[4.5 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 219 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #13 |
| Size | 73 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Surge Networks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442620677) | [CITY OF THE SKY NETWORK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643688880) |

## What reviewers say

### Surge 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-5/id1442620678)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #22 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This advanced network utility allows developers to intercept, process, and forward network traffic. It offers deep control over connections, including URL redirection, local file mapping, and HTTPS decryption. Ideal for debugging and network analysis.

**Highlights:** Network connection takeover, Modify network requests/responses, Forward traffic to other proxies, Intercept and save network data, Decrypt HTTPS traffic, Rule-based forwarding, Ad blocking by domain

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Surge Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### Apps Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a one-click connection to various proxy protocols like Shadowsocks, Vmess, and Trojan. It offers a lighter, simpler interface with custom themes and aims for faster, more secure connections.

**Highlights:** One-click connection, Supports multiple proxy protocols, Lighter and simpler interface, Customizable themes, Faster connection speeds, Secure kernel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surge 5 free?

Surge 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Apps Connect free?

Apps Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Surge 5 or Apps Connect?

Apps Connect is rated higher. Surge 5 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Apps Connect averages 4.5 from 219 ratings.

### Do Surge 5 or Apps Connect have ads?

Neither Surge 5 nor Apps Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Surge 5 or Apps Connect?

Surge 5 ships an update monthly, and Apps Connect monthly. Most recently, Surge 5 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Apps Connect on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Surge 5 or Apps Connect?

Surge 5 currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Apps Connect at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*