# Pharos Pro vs ScanBox

The clearest difference is price: ScanBox at Free against Pharos Pro's $2.99. ScanBox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (89% vs 64%). Pharos Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (105 vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ScanBox is free to download; Pharos Pro costs $2.99 up front. ScanBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pharos Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScanBox 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 4, 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 89% of ScanBox's.

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, ScanBox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pharos Pro | ScanBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharos-pro/id1456610173/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanboxfast-find-scanned-docs/id6744767429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **88.9% 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 |
| Size | 134 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pharos Limited Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455766498) | [WEN WU LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/580443838) |

## What reviewers say

### Pharos Pro

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

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


### ScanBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanboxfast-find-scanned-docs/id6744767429)

Digitize and manage documents, receipts, and cards with high-quality scans and OCR text recognition. Organize files with custom folders, protect sensitive data, and export in various formats including editable Excel for tables.

**Highlights:** High-quality scanning with smart cropping, OCR text recognition for searchable documents, Organized file management with privacy protection, Flexible export to PDF, JPEG, and editable Excel, Smart table recognition, Face ID protection for sensitive folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanbox VIP for one month | $1.99 | per month |
| Scanbox VIP for one year | $7.99 | per year |
| Scanbox VIP for Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pharos Pro free?

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

### Is ScanBox free?

ScanBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pharos Pro or ScanBox?

ScanBox is rated higher. Pharos Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while ScanBox averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pharos Pro or ScanBox have ads?

Neither Pharos Pro nor ScanBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pharos Pro or ScanBox?

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and ScanBox every 9 days. Most recently, Pharos Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and ScanBox on October 14, 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.*