Comparison

Pharos Pro vs Tunna

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

Head to head
About

Pharos Pro

This app acts as a powerful proxy client, capturing and redirecting all device traffic through configurable proxy servers. It supports numerous protocols and offers features like policy mode and node testing for secure and anonymous internet browsing.

Highlights
  • Capture all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic
  • Redirect traffic to proxy servers
  • Support for multiple proxy protocols (Trojan, Vmess, SS, etc.)
  • Policy mode with Clash.Meta config
  • Subscribe to proxy configurations
  • Test node delay
Features
Currently charting
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*THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY SERVER SIDE SERVICE* Pharos Pro is a simple but powerful proxy client. You can configure which traffics route to proxy servers,Its core value is to provide the most secure proxy, The NEVPNManager API gives Pharos Pro the ability to create and manage a Personal proxy configuration on iOS. It can capture all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic from any applications on your device, and redirect to an HTTP/SOCK5 proxy server following highly configurable rules. # Feature: Capture all HTTP/HTTPS/TCP traffic from any applications on your device,and redirect to an HTTP/SOCK5 proxy server following highly configurable rules. - Support protocol : Trojan,Vmess,Https,SS,SS-Simpleobfs,SSR,Trojan-Go,Xray,Hysteria,,Tuic,Anytls,mieru. - Support policy mode with Clash.Meta config. - Support Subscribe. - Support scan QR code. - Support custom node. - Support test delay of node. - Easy to use — just tap the connect button. - Fast, reliable access to the safety internet. # What can you do with a proxy client? - Enhance your online privacy and enable you to safely and anonymously browse the Internet. - Protect you when using a public WIFI hotspot. - Allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the Internet. #Notes: - Pharos Pro does not provide any server side services. Please setup your own servers. - Pharos Pro requires to add proxy Configurations to add your own proxy Configuration. - Pharos Pro is a client side application.No user data will be sent to our severs.More details are listed in https://pharospro.com/privacy-policy. # Privacy Policy: * When the user is in normal use, we will not log any logs related to the user. * Only when the app is crash, we will collect the necessary user connection and crash log. * Details: https://pharospro.com/privacy-policy

About

Tunna

This powerful proxy client for iOS offers granular control over network traffic, supporting multiple protocols. It features intelligent on-demand connections, real-time node health monitoring, and zero-downtime configuration updates. Optimized for battery efficiency, it allows advanced split tunneling across multiple nodes.

Highlights
  • Granular traffic routing by domain, IP, or port
  • Layer 7 and Layer 4 protocol-based rules
  • iOS On-Demand for automatic connection activation
  • Live node health and RTT checker
  • Zero-downtime configuration updates
  • Multi-node support for advanced split tunneling
  • Battery-efficient design
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Tunna - The Proxy Powerhouse for iOS Tunna isn't your average proxy app. It's a meticulously crafted tool for iOS, built on the rock-solid Xray Core and fully V2Ray compatible. If you're looking for deep control over your network traffic and demand performance, you're in the right place. Tunna speaks your language, supporting VLess, VMess, Trojan, and Shadowsocks out of the box. Heads up: Tunna is a client. You'll need your own proxy servers to get going. ⌘ Granular Traffic Control, Your Way. This is where Tunna shines. Forget basic on/off proxying. We're talking surgical precision: • Route by domain names, IPs (CIDR-aware), or specific ports. • Dive deeper with Layer 7 (HTTP/HTTPS) and Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) protocol-based rules. • Set up intricate routing scenarios that just work. ⌘ iOS On-Demand: Smart & Seamless. Tunna plays nice with iOS. Its On-Demand feature means you set your target domains, and Tunna fires up the right connection automatically when you hit them. No manual switching, just intelligent, background connectivity. ⌘ Live Node Health: No More Guesswork. Wondering about node performance? Tunna's integrated RTT checker is always on, giving you a real-time pulse on latency and health across your configured nodes. You see what's fast, what's not, instantly. ⌘ Zero-Downtime Config: Uninterrupted Flow. Tired of tunnel restarts every time you tweak a setting? Tunna lets you change nodes, update rules, and modify configurations on the fly. Your connection stays live. Your workflow stays smooth. ⌘ Multi-Node Muscle: Beyond Basic Split Tunneling. This is where things get interesting. Tunna allows you to bind different rules to different nodes, simultaneously. • Implement advanced split tunneling with ease. • Go further and split traffic across multiple nodes based on your rules. Stream through one, browse through another – all at the same time. It’s about giving you the power to route traffic exactly how you envision. ⌘ Battery-Friendly by Design. A powerful proxy shouldn't kill your battery. Tunna is optimized for efficiency, especially during device sleep. It respects system states, so you get the power without the drain. ⌘ Management, Simplified. Juggling multiple proxy managed lists? Tunna provides a clean interface to manage and switch between them effortlessly. Tunna is for those who need more than just a toggle switch. It’s for users who want to command their connection, optimize their routes, and demand a stable, flexible, and efficient proxy experience on iOS. If that sounds like you, give Tunna a spin.

Screenshots

Pharos Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tunna at Free against Pharos Pro's $2.99. Tunna also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (91% vs 64%). Pharos Pro's advantage is ratings volume (105 vs 6) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Tunna is free to download; Pharos Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tunna holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pharos Pro has 105 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Pharos Pro's written reviews are positive against 91% of Tunna's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Tunna every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Pharos Pro versus Tunna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharos ProTunna
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (105 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings105 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPharos Limited Co.,LtdOne-Two Development, LLC

Customer experience

Pharos Pro

All ratings105 ratings
Positive55.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative31.3%

Tunna

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Bugs and requests

Pharos Pro

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Configuration lost after updates
  • Crashes on import
  • Cannot connect after upgrade
  • VPN disconnects quickly
  • Not working on Mac
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  • Unusable
  • Cannot import addresses
  • Trojan protocol stops working
  • No support for socks5
  • Unstable connection
  • Cannot use at all
  • Configuration issues with Clash
  • Proxy mode not working
  • Cannot connect to VMess
  • Widget bug: cannot toggle on/off
  • App crashes occasionally on iOS 10.3.3
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • VPN connection unstable, switching between 4G and WiFi
  • Clash configuration not working for Netflix split
  • Update required error
  • Cannot connect b/c update is needed despite it being the latest version
  • Auto-update breaks connectivity
  • VPN closes automatically after a few seconds
  • Cannot enter tuic and hy2 protocols

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add select all option for deleting servers
  • Add widget support
  • Add dock function and night mode
  • Add iCloud sync between devices
  • Add websockets on vmess
Show 5 more
  • Add support for certificates on Trojan
  • Add IP address country icon for nodes
  • Add speed test display
  • Support for clash protocol
  • Support for testflight application

Tunna

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pharos Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Tunna

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pharos Pro free?
Pharos Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tunna free?
Tunna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pharos Pro or Tunna?
Tunna is rated higher. Pharos Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Tunna averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Pharos Pro or Tunna have ads?
Neither Pharos Pro nor Tunna shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pharos Pro or Tunna?
Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tunna every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pharos Pro was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tunna on September 30, 2026.

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