Comparison

SockSB vs Maikr

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

Head to head
About

SockSB

Secure your mobile internet connection across various networks. Protects personal information from leaks on unsecured Wi-Fi and provides safe, free access for travelers and business professionals.

Highlights
  • Secure internet connection
  • Protects personal information
  • Safe access on WiFi and mobile networks
  • Ideal for business travelers
  • Network permission management
Features
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> Why use it? 1. This is an application that can protect mobile phones from providing a safe way to access Internet information in various WiFi and mobile network environments. When you are in a non-secure WiFi environment, your personal Internet information is easily leaked, this application passes The network request is processed in a unified manner through security, which can greatly ensure your Internet security in various network environments. 2. When you are a business person, you need to keep in touch with your family and colleagues. It will greatly help you on your business trip. If you are a business person or a traveler, this app will greatly help you use your mobile phone network safely and freely. >Special attention: When you install this app for the first time, you need to allow the app to access the network permissions service. If you accidentally reject the network permissions, you can find the app in the phone settings portal to open the network permissions. >User Agreement: http://www.socksb.com/agreement_en.htm >Privacy Policy: http://www.socksb.com/policy_en.htm [Description of VIP auto renewal package] > Subscription period: 1 week (continuous weekly product), 1 month (continuous monthly product), 1 year (continuous annual product) > Subscription price: $1.79 yuan per month for continuous monthly products; $2.99 per quarter for continuous monthly products; $26.99 yuan per year for continuous annual products. > Payment: The user confirms the purchase and pays it into the iTunes account. > Cancel renewal: To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes / Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. > Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. > Privacy Policy: https://www.socksb.com/policy_en.htm > Automatic renewal membership service agreement: https://www.socksb.com/vip_agreement_en.html

About

Maikr

This utility app enhances your browsing privacy and experience by making network connections resemble standard web traffic. It utilizes an HTTP/2 proxy engine with TLS 1.3 encryption for secure and stable connections, reducing the likelihood of traffic classification.

Highlights
  • HTTP/2 proxy engine
  • TLS 1.3 encryption
  • TCP-only transport
  • Browser-like connection behavior
  • Enhanced connection privacy
  • Improved browsing experience
Features
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Built on an HTTP/2 proxy engine originally developed for our browser extension, this app is designed to make network connections look and behave more like standard browser web traffic—helping improve connection privacy and overall browsing experience. Key highlights Browser-like HTTP/2 proxy: TLS 1.3 encryption with direct TCP transport for better privacy and stability Closer to normal web browsing: HTTP/2 + TLS 1.3 + TCP-only (no UDP tunnel) Browser-style connection behavior: HTTP/2 over TLS 1.3 (TCP) with persistent connections and multiplexed streams Less “VPN tunnel” feel: HTTP/2 (TLS 1.3) traffic patterns closer to everyday browsing Technical details The app uses TLS 1.3–encrypted HTTP/2 over TCP and adopts common browser behaviors such as persistent connections and multiplexed streams, so traffic patterns more closely resemble regular web browsing instead of a typical VPN “tunnel.” Unlike many VPN/proxy solutions that rely heavily on UDP-based tunneling, this app operates TCP-only (no UDP tunnel). Since TCP is the primary transport for everyday web browsing, this design can reduce obvious VPN-like signals and lower the likelihood of traffic being classified via fingerprinting—further supporting privacy.

Screenshots

SockSB3 screens
Maikr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SockSB at 100% against Maikr's 50%. Maikr's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SockSB sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Maikr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SockSB ships an update every 2 weeks, Maikr monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SockSB versus Maikr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSockSBMaikr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen YRXC Network Technology Inc.Maikr Web Services

Customer experience

SockSB

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Maikr

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

SockSB

Subscriptions3
  • 1周自定订阅VIP服务$1.497 Days
  • 1个月自动订阅VIP服务$2.491 Month
  • 1年自动订阅VIP服务$26.991 Year
One-time9
  • 1 GB$1.99
  • A month VIP service$3.99
  • 5GB$3.99
Show 6 more
  • 10GB$5.99
  • 3 months VIP service$9.99
  • 30GB$12.99
  • 6 months VIP service$17.99
  • 50GB$20.99
  • A year VIP service$31.99
1 purchases

Maikr

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month

Questions

Is SockSB free?
SockSB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maikr free?
Maikr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SockSB or Maikr have ads?
SockSB shows ads; Maikr does not.
Which is updated more often, SockSB or Maikr?
SockSB ships an update every 2 weeks, and Maikr monthly. Most recently, SockSB was updated on August 20, 2026 and Maikr on August 31, 2026.

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