# Pharos Pro vs ControlHub Remote

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pharos Pro | ControlHub Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharos-pro/id1456610173/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlhub-remote/id6475387909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 134 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pharos Limited Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455766498) | [Vishal Vijayashekkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178546639) |

## What reviewers say

### Pharos Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharos-pro/id1456610173)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Supports many protocols
- 👍 Compatible with Clash Meta
- 👍 Good UI and interface
- 👍 Fast speed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken after updates
- 🐛 Configuration lost after updates
- 🐛 Crashes on import
- 🐛 Cannot connect after upgrade
- 🐛 VPN disconnects quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Configuration lost after updates
- Crashes on import
- Cannot connect after upgrade
- VPN disconnects quickly
- Not working on Mac

**Requested features**

- 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


### ControlHub Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlhub-remote/id6475387909)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High-Five Me | $2.99 | one-time |
| Applaud | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shoutout | $14.99 | one-time |


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