# Quantumult X vs V2Box

The clearest difference is price: V2Box at Free against Quantumult X's $9.99. V2Box also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Quantumult X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#23 vs #112). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

V2Box is free to download; Quantumult X costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

V2Box holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V2Box has 98K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Quantumult X's written reviews are positive against 46% of V2Box's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Quantumult X ships an update every 2 months, V2Box every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quantumult X | V2Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantumult-x/id1443988620/reviews) | **[4.7 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v2box-v2ray-client/id6446814690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **98K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.1% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #112 |
| Size | 87 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Utility Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252015437) | [techlaim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519025202) |

## What reviewers say

### Quantumult X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantumult-x/id1443988620)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This powerful network utility allows web developers to debug HTTP traffic and modify requests/responses. It also enables users to customize proxy settings, supporting various protocols and advanced filtering for network requests.

**Highlights:** HTTP request/response debugging, MitM HTTP decryption, HTTP rewrite for traffic modification, Customized DNS settings, Shadowsocks proxy support, WebSocket and TLS proxying, Customizable network request policies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Robust security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📉 Lack of updates and new features

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with iOS 18 certificate installation
- Incompatibility with system VPN
- Rewrite and MITM functions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Support for new protocols like Hysteria2 and VLESS
- Remote access and node switching
- Widgets for quick access
- Batch speed testing for multiple nodes


### V2Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v2box-v2ray-client/id6446814690)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app acts as a VPN internet network proxy, supporting a wide range of proxy protocols including Shadowsocks, V2ray, and Trojan. It offers advanced features like Reality support, multiple encryption options, and enhanced privacy protection without requiring login or registration.

**Highlights:** Multiple proxy protocol support, Custom server configuration, Advanced protocol features (Reality, vless, utls), Various encryption options, Stealthy and stable operation, Privacy protection and IP masking, Public Wi-Fi security

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Convenient features
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 📺 Annoying ads
- 🔍 Complicated settings
- 🔌 Connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot delete configurations
- Subscription links not updating
- Frequent disconnections
- App crashes after update
- Routing issues

**Requested features**

- Add batch delete server feature
- Improve split tunneling options
- Provide paid plan to remove ads
- Add speed test feature
- Allow selecting and updating Xray core


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quantumult X free?

Quantumult X costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is V2Box free?

V2Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Quantumult X or V2Box?

V2Box is rated higher. Quantumult X averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while V2Box averages 4.7 from 98K ratings.

### Do Quantumult X or V2Box have ads?

V2Box shows ads; Quantumult X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Quantumult X or V2Box?

Quantumult X ships an update every 2 months, and V2Box every 4 days. Most recently, Quantumult X was updated on September 24, 2026 and V2Box on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Quantumult X or V2Box?

Quantumult X currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and V2Box at #112. 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.*