# Pharos Pro vs MonoProxy

The clearest difference is rating: MonoProxy at 5.0 against Pharos Pro's 3.2. Pharos Pro's advantage is ratings volume (105 vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Pharos Pro costs $2.99 and MonoProxy $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MonoProxy 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, MonoProxy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pharos Pro | MonoProxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharos-pro/id1456610173/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monoproxy-local-proxy-server/id6748090836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#100** |
| Size | 134 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pharos Limited Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455766498) | [峻 严](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815397602) |

## 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


### MonoProxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monoproxy-local-proxy-server/id6748090836)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a local proxy server for various devices on your network. It allows you to easily start, share, and manage HTTP, SOCKS5, and UDP proxies with robust client control and traffic monitoring features. Designed for local networks, it prioritizes privacy with no account or analytics.

**Highlights:** HTTP, SOCKS5, UDP proxy sharing, Client authentication and access control, Traffic monitoring and session reports, PAC URL and QR code configuration, IPv4 and IPv6 support, Private by design, no analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pharos Pro free?

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

### Is MonoProxy free?

MonoProxy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

MonoProxy is rated higher. Pharos Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while MonoProxy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pharos Pro or MonoProxy have ads?

Neither Pharos Pro nor MonoProxy shows ads.

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

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and MonoProxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pharos Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and MonoProxy on October 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pharos Pro or MonoProxy?

Pharos Pro currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and MonoProxy at #100. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*