# Pharos Pro vs VX Proxy Client

The clearest difference is price: VX Proxy Client at Free against Pharos Pro's $2.99. VX Proxy Client also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (86% vs 64%). Pharos Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

VX Proxy Client is free to download; Pharos Pro costs $2.99 up front. VX Proxy Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pharos Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

VX Proxy Client holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pharos Pro has 105 ratings behind it against 14, 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 86% of VX Proxy Client's.

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, VX Proxy Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pharos Pro | VX Proxy Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharos-pro/id1456610173/reviews) | **[4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vx-proxy-client/id6744701950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 134 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pharos Limited Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455766498) | [5V Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808971186) |

## What reviewers say

### Pharos Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #184 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


### VX Proxy Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vx-proxy-client/id6744701950)

Connect to proxy servers to enhance network speed, safeguard your online privacy, and manage your connections. Offers advanced features like custom routing and DNS settings, with real-time logging and automatic node selection.

**Highlights:** Open source, Multi-platform support, Supports major proxy protocols, Customizable routing rules, Real-time logging, Automatic optimal node selection, No DNS leaking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pharos Pro free?

Pharos Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VX Proxy Client free?

VX Proxy Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pharos Pro or VX Proxy Client?

VX Proxy Client is rated higher. Pharos Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while VX Proxy Client averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Pharos Pro or VX Proxy Client have ads?

Neither Pharos Pro nor VX Proxy Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pharos Pro or VX Proxy Client?

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and VX Proxy Client every 9 days. Most recently, Pharos Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and VX Proxy Client on October 10, 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.*