Comparison

Pharos Pro vs Neko Dash

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

Neko Dash

This app provides a remote dashboard for managing Clash, OpenWrt, and Surge controllers. It offers real-time monitoring, proxy group control, and connection analysis for users with existing controller setups.

Highlights
  • Multi-controller management
  • Real-time status dashboard
  • Widget support
  • Proxy group control
  • Connection and traffic analysis
  • Rule and configuration management
Features
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Neko Dash is a modern dashboard client for remotely connecting to and managing Clash-compatible cores, OpenWrt controllers, and Surge controllers. It is not a VPN or proxy application itself. Please note before purchasing or using: • This app requires an already deployed Clash / OpenWrt / Surge controller to function properly. • This app does not provide proxy nodes, subscriptions, routing services, VPN services, or network access. • This app is best suited for users who already understand the basic concepts of controller dashboards. If you already have a working controller environment, Neko Dash helps you monitor and manage it remotely and conveniently on your iPhone. If you do not have a connectable controller environment, or if you do not understand what a “Controller” is, please download and purchase with caution. 【Trial and Purchase】 Neko Dash includes a 7-day free trial. After the trial period ends, a one-time in-app purchase is required to continue using the app. This purchase unlocks the full app experience permanently and is not an auto-renewing subscription. Users who previously purchased or downloaded the paid version of Neko Dash may continue using the app without purchasing again, subject to App Store receipt validation. You can restore your purchase at any time from the unlock page. 【Core Features】 • Multi-Controller Management Add and manage multiple Clash cores, OpenWrt controllers, and Surge controllers simultaneously. • Real-Time Status Dashboard Monitor upload and download speeds in real time with a clean, native iOS-style dashboard. • Widget Support Home Screen widgets and Lock Screen widgets help you quickly view important controller status. • Powerful Proxy Group Control Visualized policy groups clearly display included nodes and their current status. One-tap latency testing helps you test nodes within policy groups. Quick switching provides a smooth interactive experience for changing proxy nodes. • Connection and Traffic Analysis View active TCP/UDP connections in real time, including source IP, target domain, upload/download data usage, and connection duration. Force disconnect allows you to manually close specific connections when needed. • Rule and Configuration Management Preview active routing rules directly inside the app. Modify supported controller settings remotely, including running mode, log level, and port settings, without manually editing configuration files. • Visual Experience Designed for iOS with support for both Light Mode and Dark Mode. Neko Dash icon design: Gholts (Hugo Lee) Privacy Policy: https://testflight.notion.site/privacy-policy-for-neko-dash Terms of Use: https://testflight.notion.site/term-of-service-for-neko-dash

Screenshots

Pharos Pro4 screens
Neko Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Neko Dash at Free against Pharos Pro's $2.99. Neko Dash also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Pharos Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (105 vs 8). On ads, device support 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neko Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pharos Pro has 105 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Pharos Pro's written reviews are positive against 52% of Neko Dash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Neko Dash every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pharos Pro versus Neko Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharos ProNeko Dash
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (105 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews — better51.9% of reviews
Number of ratings105 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPharos Limited Co.,LtdTHE BORING LAB LIMITED

Customer experience

Pharos Pro

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

Neko Dash

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative40.7%

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

Neko Dash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pharos Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Neko Dash

One-time1
  • Neko Dash Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Pharos Pro free?
Pharos Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neko Dash free?
Neko Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pharos Pro or Neko Dash?
Neko Dash is rated higher. Pharos Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Neko Dash averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Pharos Pro or Neko Dash have ads?
Neither Pharos Pro nor Neko Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pharos Pro or Neko Dash?
Pharos Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Neko Dash every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pharos Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and Neko Dash on October 21, 2026.

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