Comparison

Pharos Pro vs ControlHub Remote

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

ControlHub Remote

Monitor and manage your DNS activity in real-time with this native dashboard. Control your privacy, security, and content filtering with interactive charts, dynamic rule management, and quick actions directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Live DNS monitoring and stats
  • Interactive logs with quick actions
  • Dynamic rule management
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • Latency logging
Features
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Experience powerful, real-time DNS management for Control D. ControlHub is the native dashboard for Control D on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Apple Silicon). Monitor DNS activity, manage Profiles, Endpoints, and Clients, and stay in full control of your privacy, security, and content filtering with a fast, modern SwiftUI interface and full VoiceOver accessibility. What's New in 1.3 • Home Screen Widgets: Small (2x2) and Medium (4x2) widgets showing total queries, blocked count, and trend charts • Lock Screen Widgets: Circular gauge, rectangular stats, and inline text widgets for iOS 16+ • VoiceOver Support: Full accessibility across all views with Audio Graph support for charts • Latency Logging: Track DNS and proxy latency over time with statistics and interactive charts Key Features • Live Monitoring & Stats: Track DNS requests in real-time and explore trends with smooth, interactive charts. Quickly spot spikes, blocks, and performance issues across Profiles and Endpoints. • Interactive Logs & Quick Actions: Filter by device, date, action, or keyword. Block, allow, redirect, or bypass directly from the logs to take immediate action on unwanted domains, trackers, ads, malware, or phishing. • Dynamic Rule Management: Enable/disable native or third-party filters with one tap. Create custom rules to block, bypass, or redirect including location-based routing to appear as if you're connecting from different regions. • Live Logs: Real-time DNS query monitoring with instant updates and optional sound alerts. • Device IPs & Resolvers: See all IPs associated with each endpoint and manage DNS resolvers. • Folders for Rules: Organize custom rules into folders with inherited actions. Edit and move rules across folders. • Connection Status: See your Control D connection at a glance with a native status view on Mac and detailed diagnostics when you need them. • Polished UI, Built for Speed: Optimized layouts for iPad and large screens, faster data preloading for Stats and Logs, smarter sorting, and buttery-smooth scrolling. • Saved Filters & Preferences: Your filters persist across sessions. Choose your preferred start tab in Settings. • GitHub Feedback Integration: Request features, report bugs, or start discussions via a dedicated GitHub repository right from the app. • Privacy by Design: No data collection. Your logs and stats remain on your device. ControlHub is a private, secure companion to your Control D setup. • Free, With Optional Support: All features are free. Tip once or multiple times if you'd like, totally optional and unlocks nothing. Download ControlHub to elevate your Control D DNS management with a privacy-focused, real-time dashboard for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Privacy Policy: https://controlhub.vishalvshekkar.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://controlhub.vishalvshekkar.com/terms Contact: controlhub@vishalvshekkar.com

Screenshots

Pharos Pro4 screens
ControlHub Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ControlHub Remote at Free against Pharos Pro's $2.99. ControlHub Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). Pharos Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, monetization model, 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

ControlHub Remote is free to download; Pharos Pro costs $2.99 up front. ControlHub Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pharos Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ControlHub Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pharos Pro has 105 ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of ControlHub Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, ControlHub Remote every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Pharos Pro versus ControlHub Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharos ProControlHub Remote
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (105 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings105 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPharos Limited Co.,LtdVishal Vijayashekkar

Customer experience

Pharos Pro

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

ControlHub Remote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 19 more
  • 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

ControlHub Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pharos Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ControlHub Remote

One-time3
  • High-Five Me$2.99
  • Applaud$7.99
  • Shoutout$14.99

Questions

Is Pharos Pro free?
Pharos Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ControlHub Remote free?
ControlHub Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pharos Pro or ControlHub Remote?
ControlHub Remote is rated higher. Pharos Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while ControlHub Remote averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Pharos Pro or ControlHub Remote have ads?
Neither Pharos Pro nor ControlHub Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pharos Pro or ControlHub Remote?
Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and ControlHub Remote every 5 months. Most recently, Pharos Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and ControlHub Remote on September 22, 2026.

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