Comparison

Pharos Pro vs AGC

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
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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

AGC

Elevate your media experience with a player offering custom widgets, AI-powered library management, and seamless streaming from various devices and cloud services. Enjoy broad format support, enhanced subtitle options, and an immersive audio experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable widgets for alarms, albums, music, and more
  • AI-powered media library organization and metadata fetching
  • Plays virtually any video format
  • Stream from Mac, PC, NAS, cloud services, and media servers
  • Enhanced subtitle support with OpenSubtitles integration
  • Dolby® and DTS audio support
Features
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Your Next Media Player Isn't Just a Player - Transform your media experience with a player that goes beyond expectations! Equipped with custom widgets, advanced streaming capabilities, and seamless AirPlay & subtitle support, it offers a rich and dynamic way to enjoy your content. With a sleek interface, precise controls, and ultra-smooth playback, this is the ultimate tool for all your media needs. Key features: - Custom widgets Create a personalized experience with support for alarm clocks, albums, books, music, videos, and more. Perfect for users who love customization and have development skills, these widgets enhance functionality and usability. - AI-Powered Media Library Management Keep your library organized effortlessly. AI technology renames video files, identifies movie or series details (including seasons and episodes), and fetches metadata, cover art, and trailers from trusted sources like TMDB. Your media library will always look polished and professional. - Play Virtually Any Video Format This powerful video player supports a wide range of formats, including MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV, and more. Enjoy exceptional audio quality with Dolby® and DTS support for a truly immersive experience. - Stream Directly from Other Devices Browse and play videos stored on your Mac, PC, NAS, Wi-Fi hard drive, apps like Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin, or from cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, pCloud, Yandex.Disk, MEGA, and Aliyun Drive – no syncing required! - Enhanced Subtitle Support with OpenSubtitles Bring your own subtitles, or download them on the fly (for free) in virtually any language. Metadata and artwork provided by TMDB, which is a community maintained movie and TV show database. Your subscription does not include a free trial period. The subscription begins after your iTunes account confirms the purchase. After the first subscription expires, your subscription will automatically renew unless you disable auto-renewal or cancel your subscription in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription, otherwise your iTunes account will be charged for the next period. For terms and privacy policy, please visit https://agcplayer.com/?ac=service&lang=en

Screenshots

Pharos Pro4 screens
AGC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AGC at Free against Pharos Pro's $2.99. AGC also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Pharos Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ratings volume, ads 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

AGC is free to download; Pharos Pro costs $2.99 up front. AGC sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pharos Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AGC holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Pharos Pro's written reviews are positive against 89% of AGC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, AGC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pharos Pro versus AGC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharos ProAGC
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (105 ratings)4.1 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews88.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings105 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB223 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPharos Limited Co.,LtdZetao Yang

Customer experience

Pharos Pro

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

AGC

All ratings57 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.8%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative9.8%

User reviews

Pharos Pro

From 105 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

AGC

From 57 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent small widget functionality
  • 🚀 Powerful and versatile player
  • 💡 Innovative app with great potential
  • 🌟 Highly recommended for Apple TV users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🤔 Some issues with component disappearance

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

AGC

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More English widget content
  • Improved search functionality
  • Continued app optimization and bug fixes

In-app purchases

None

Pharos Pro

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

AGC

Subscriptions2
  • MONTHLY7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • YEARLY$4.991 Year
One-time5
  • Unlock widgets$0.99
  • LIFETIME (Early Offer)$14.99
  • LIFETIME (mid-term)$17.99
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  • LIFETIME (late-term)$19.99
  • LIFETIME (Forever Pro)$29.99

Questions

Is Pharos Pro free?
Pharos Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AGC free?
AGC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pharos Pro or AGC?
AGC is rated higher. Pharos Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while AGC averages 4.1 from 57 ratings.
Do Pharos Pro or AGC have ads?
Neither Pharos Pro nor AGC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pharos Pro or AGC?
Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and AGC every 5 days. Most recently, Pharos Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and AGC on October 25, 2026.

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