Comparison

Pharos Pro vs MarkBuy

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

MarkBuy

Easily track, analyze, and manage all your digital subscriptions in one secure place. Get a clear overview of your spending, receive timely renewal reminders, and gain insights into your financial habits with customizable settings and multi-currency support.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive subscription management
  • Spending overview and analytics
  • Calendar renewal reminders
  • Biometric data protection
  • Multi-currency support
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Smart app store lookup
Features
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MarkBuy — Your all-in-one subscription manager. Track, analyze, and manage all your subscriptions in one place. With smart features and flexible customization, MarkBuy helps you stay in control of your spending — easily, securely, and intuitively. Key Features • Comprehensive Subscription Management Add, edit, and delete digital subscriptions with ease. Customize names, categories, billing cycles, and amounts to match your needs. • Spending Overview View total monthly and yearly subscription costs at a glance to better manage your finances. • Calendar Reminders Visual calendar shows upcoming renewals and payments so you never miss a charge. • Detailed Analytics Understand your spending patterns and discover saving opportunities through visual charts and insights. • Biometric Protection Secure your data with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode. • Multi-Currency Support Manage subscriptions in multiple currencies or token systems with smart rate conversion. • Payment History Keep track of every payment — clear, complete, and organized. • Customizable Settings Personalize notifications, renewal options, default pages, and more. • iCloud Sync Sync data across devices — manage anywhere, anytime. • Smart App Store Lookup Search for apps directly while adding a subscription, with auto-filled names and icons. • Local Data Storage Your data stays on your device by default. iCloud sync is optional — privacy first. • Clean, Native Interface Designed with iOS in mind — smooth, intuitive, and user-friendly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pharos Pro4 screens
MarkBuy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MarkBuy at Free against Pharos Pro's $2.99. MarkBuy 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 4) and ratings volume (105 vs 9). On ads and device support 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

MarkBuy is free to download; Pharos Pro costs $2.99 up front. MarkBuy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pharos Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MarkBuy 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 9, 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 MarkBuy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, MarkBuy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pharos Pro versus MarkBuy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharos ProMarkBuy
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (105 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings105 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPharos Limited Co.,Ltd舟 徐

Customer experience

Pharos Pro

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

MarkBuy

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 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

MarkBuy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pharos Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MarkBuy

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$3.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • MarkBuy 高级功能$6.99

Questions

Is Pharos Pro free?
Pharos Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MarkBuy free?
MarkBuy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pharos Pro or MarkBuy?
MarkBuy is rated higher. Pharos Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while MarkBuy averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Pharos Pro or MarkBuy have ads?
Neither Pharos Pro nor MarkBuy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pharos Pro or MarkBuy?
Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and MarkBuy fortnightly. Most recently, Pharos Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and MarkBuy on October 20, 2026.

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